Tax
A Look At The Craziest Tax Write-Offs
It’s hard to think there’s anything funny about taxes when you’re under a mountain of paperwork, but CBS News contributor and analyst Mellody Hobson has a little comic relief for taxpayers.
Penalty Waived For Some Late Tax Filers This Year
If you are among the millions of Americans who have not yet filed your tax returns, this may be good news for you.
How (Not) To Get Audited
It’s time to talk taxes: 1099 forms have gone out and you should be organizing your paperwork and getting ready to pay the taxman.
What Triggers an IRS Tax Audit?
The odds of an audit can increase substantially depending on your income, types of income, deduction amount and changes you have made since filing your last tax return.
What To Do With Your Tax Refund
Most tax filers are getting a refund after they file their 2012 return. With the average refund running about $3,000, a lot of people will be thinking about what to do with the extra cash.
Where’s My Refund? IRS Tool Answers That Question
The Internal Revenue Service has a message for taxpayers eager to learn the status of their tax refund: Please don’t check the IRS website every five minutes — once a day is enough.
Tax Prep: Don’t Miss These Juicy Credits and Deductions
The IRS expects that 75 percent of all 2012 returns will be entitled to a refund, so if you haven’t started preparing your taxes yet, do it: There’s no reason to wait for April 15 to roll around to get that money back from Uncle Sam.
Prepare Taxes Online Like A Pro
If you’re preparing your own taxes you should definitely do what the professionals do: use tax preparation software.
As The Tax Man Cometh, Tips For Getting Ready
The IRS expects 75 percent of all 2012 returns will get a refund, so if you haven’t started preparing your taxes yet, do it.
Need Tax Help? There’s An App For That
There are lots of websites and software available, but you may not have thought of smartphone apps for doing your taxes.
Download Tax Forms & E-File Info: One-Stop Shop
For easy filing this year download all your Federal Tax Forms from our one-stop shop.
Carnegie Library To Extend Operating Hours
In today’s Internet age, libraries are often forced to make cuts in hours and resources. However, the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is doing just the opposite thanks to some extra funds.
How Soon Will You Get Your IRS Refund?
When taxpayers come to a tax preparer for assistance, they’ve got one basic question, says Jackson Hewitt tax preparer Joseph O’Rourke.
Advertising Company Calls New Legislation Illegal
A legal battle could be brewing over billboards. Pittsburgh City Council wants to tax billboards, but opponents call the tax illegal.














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