Tax Return Preparation

Wisconsin credit unions are hoping that their help for low-income tax filers this year will flow more “unbanked” Wisconsin consumers into the financial mainstream, where they will receive fairer pricing for services and — beyond that — help to gain a stronger financial footing.

WASHINGTON (AP) — There are loans for just about everything these days, so why not loans against your tax refund?

DELRAY BEACH, Fla.—-The end of January marks the unofficial start of tax season as W2 statements are distributed and even the most orderly people become scattered with receipts, forms and statements.

According to the Internal Revenue Service, over 75% of American taxpayers received refunds last year; those refunds averaged $2,171 each. But clients of ExpressTaxRefund.com are experiencing different results: Their average refund this year is $3,350 - almost 55% higher than the national average.

SPRINGFIELD - Taxpayers can get free reporting and filing assistance at Springfield Partners for Community Action through the volunteer income tax assistance program. Certified volunteers will provide free preparation of state and federal tax returns through April 14.

WASHINGTON (AP) - There are loans for just about everything these days, so why not loans against your tax refund? Bad idea, say tax experts. Such loans provide quick cash at a hefty price.

LOS ANGELES (Dow Jones) - “Taxpayer pays $14,000 extra in taxes by doing it herself,” according to a headline from the National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP) headquartered in Appleton, Wis.

When the Internal Revenue Service offers free face-to-face, one-on-one assistance with your tax return - including help with actually filing the return online and getting a refund - it’s hard to say “no.”

When the Internal Revenue Service offers free face-to-face, one-on-one assistance with your tax return - including help with actually filing the return online and getting a refund - it’s hard to say “no.”

A one-time refund of federal telephone taxes this year will give pack rats a chance to pull out their stuff.