Your Tax Tips

Undocumented workers claim tax credits

By Roger Gray
We all have to deal with the 10-40 form every year. And most of us use our social security number when we file.

Tax Tip: Safeguard records for hurricane season

By IRS Media Relations
The IRS encourages you to prepare for the start of the Atlantic hurricane season June 1. Planning what to do in the event of a disaster is an important part of being prepared.

Missed the Income Tax Deadline? IRS offers help for taxpayers

By IRS Media Relations
The IRS has some advice for taxpayers who missed the tax filing deadline:
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Baton Rouge residents race to get taxes filed

By Nicholas Madere
It's the last day to file taxes and people in the Capitol City were racing to the post office to get theirs in. The IRS says they're expecting tens of thousands of last minute filers all across the country.

Tax Tips: Extensions and Payment Options

By IRS
With the income tax season winding down, the IRS wants to remind taxpayers how to request some extra time to file their return and the options they have to pay their tax bill.
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Celebrate tax day with free deals!

By Chris Clackum
The time-honored tradition of Tax Day freebies comes with a new twist this year. Retailers who offer them up to ease the pain of paying taxes are going viral with their message.
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Filing for an extension could save you in the long run

By Andrew Capasso
If you haven't filed your 2011 taxes you don't have much time left. The deadline to file your taxes or an extension is April 17.
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Tax Tips: Expert offers advice on finding all the tax breaks you can

By Stephanie Elam - Reporter
There’s just over a week until taxes are due. So as you’re crunching the numbers, make sure you take advantage of all the breaks you can.

Tax tips: Free tax help is still available

By IRS
 Nonprofit and community organizations providing vital tax preparation services for low- to moderate-income and elderly taxpayers are still available to provide assistance.

Tax Tips: Check state income tax refund status online

By Louisiana Department of Revenue
The Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) encourages taxpayers to go online to check the status of their state individual income tax refunds. The Where’s My Refund webpage is www.revenue.louisiana.gov/refund.
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Survey received surprising answers for where tax refunds will be spent

By Chris Clackum
Credit card companies, banks and anyone who generally extends credit will like hearing what most Americans plan to do with tax refunds this year.

E-filing surges past 1 million state income tax returns

By Louisiana Department of Revenue
The Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) has received more than 1 million state individual income tax returns filed electronically, the earliest date during any filing season LDR has recorded this benchmark.
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National survey reveals surprising answers for where tax refunds will be spent

By Chris Clackum
Credit card companies, banks and anyone who generally extends credit will like hearing what most Americans plan to do with tax refunds this year.

Tax refunds may be applied to offset certain debts

By IRS Media Relations
Past due financial obligations can affect your current federal tax refund.
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Dreams Come True lets taxpayers donate to grant wishes

By Karen Mire
Jackie Heroman with the Make A Wish Foundation joined this week's episode of Baton Rouge Lagniappe to discuss their organization, which grants terminally ill children a wish.