Tax Refund

Tax Refund Articles

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  Claim tax refunds as income on tax return?

  Amended returns yielded $9,000 in tax refunds on which IRS paid interest. What should we do?

  Sep 05, 2013

• Use tax refund as down payment?

  During tax season, many first-time homebuyers turn to their tax refunds as a down payment option. Is this a smart move?

  Mar 13, 2013

• IRS to delay furloughs

  The federal tax agency won’t be immune to temporarily laying off workers due to sequestration, but it will postpone action until after tax filing season ends.

  Mar 01, 2013

• IRS still issuing paper bonds

  If you use some of your tax refund to buy a savings bond, you can get the savings instrument as an actual, old-school piece of paper.

  Feb 12, 2013
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  Getting the tax refund runaround from IRS

  You would owe interest and penalties for filing taxes late. But the IRS plays by different rules.

  Jan 07, 2013
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  Why is IRS withholding my tax refund?

  The IRS isn’t lying to you, but someone may have stolen your identity. Follow these steps.

  Jul 05, 2012

• Swap Social Security for tax refund, annuity?

  Find out whether money back that effectively cuts your Social Security could be a good deal.

  May 01, 2012
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  What to do with your tax refund

  Before going out and spending the money, consider other options for your tax refund.

  Mar 24, 2012

• Should your tax refund go on a prepaid card?

  Putting your tax refund on a prepaid card seems easy and quick, but is it a waste of your money?

  Mar 21, 2012

• Getting around foreign withholding tax

  If the tax withheld is excessive, a foreigner can appeal to the IRS by filing Form 8288-B.

  Aug 30, 2011