Government shutdown does not postpone IRS deadline
There is a looming government shutdown, but it does not negate the obligation to file an income tax return with the IRS by April 18.
Friday, April 8th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Clock is ticking on $1.1 billion in unclaimed 2007 tax refunds
Low-income taxpayers who didn't file for 2007 could have money coming thanks to the Earned Income Tax Credit ...
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Beware the new IRS e-mail phishing scam, taxpayers
Beware the latest wave of IRS e-mail scams, taxpayers. The IRS will never ask for your personal data by e-mail, only on a tax return form.
Friday, February 18th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Is Applying For A Payday Loan Through A Direct Lender The Best Option?
Using a lender matching service can get you cash in as little as 2 hours. Direct lenders have a very high denial rate for applications.
Jackson Hewitt sues H&R Block over short term loan ads
Tax preparation giant H&R Block is being sued by Jackson Hewitt, claiming defamation from a series of commercials made by H&R Block.
Monday, January 31st, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Where’s my refund | Getting your money from the government
The IRS provides services to help you track where your tax refund is - but there is some information you need to provide.
Tuesday, January 18th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Treasury to send out fast cash from tax refunds on prepaid cards
The U.S. Treasury is launching a pilot program that lets taxpayers choose to get their tax refunds on a prepaid debit card instead of a check.
Thursday, January 13th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
How Can Installment Loans Help Protect Your Credit Rating?
There are millions of people each year that ruin their credit score because they did not know they could use installment loans to pay their bills before defaulting.
Tax refund cards will help the unbanked get their money faster
Tax refund checks and refund anticipation loans could be rendered obsolete by tax refund debit cards from the Internal Revenue Service...
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
Demise of debt indicators puts hurt on refund anticipation loans
When the IRS ended debt indicators, refund anticipation loan facilitators like H&R Block raised objections as their stock price fell.
Friday, August 6th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
Plan Ahead and You Won’t Need a Tax Refund Loan
With just a little bit of foresight and patience, you won’t need to get a refund anticipation loan this year…
Friday, February 12th, 2010 by By Katherine Brown
Do Not Fall Behind On Your Bills - See How Short Term Loans Can Help Prevent Late Fees and Penalties.
Short term loans can help you stay current on your bills by providing quick cash so you do not rack up expensive late fees and penalty charges.
Tax Refund Loans and Other Options to Consider
If you think tax refund loans are your best option, think again. There are other options to consider before you decide on a tax refund loan.
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010 by By Victoria Kingston
A tax refund should not be thought of as fast cash
Tax refunds should not be thought of as fast cash to be used frivolously. Rather, consumers need to use it in the wisest way possible.
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 by By Michael Eckenrod
Obama Tax Break Could Cost Millions Next Tax Day
Did you know that millions who benefitted from Making Work Pay will have to pay money back? Will these people need payday loans, I wonder?
Monday, November 16th, 2009 by By Steve Tarlow
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