Tax Return Preparation

CLEVELAND — The April 15 deadline for filing a tax return is rapidly approaching. However, there is still time for those last-minute filers to get help.

The U.S. Government is offering senior citizens a chance to receive extra money this year through the Economic Stimulus Plan, but there is one easy step that they must take in order to qualify - file a 2007 income tax return.

With a simple check of a box on your income tax return, you can designate someone else to deal with IRS questions about your filing.

If you can’t meet the April 15 deadline to file your tax return, you can get an automatic six-month extension from the IRS.

An estimated four out of every 10 people who walk into a Lehigh Acres income tax preparation service have a tale of woe.

ST LOUIS — With the April 15 tax deadline almost here, the Internal Revenue Service has some tips for busy taxpayers. The easiest, fastest and most accurate way to prepare and file your tax return is electronically.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — State Sen. Andrew Lanza wants you to get more money. That’s why he, along with the Department of Consumer Affairs’ Office of Financial Empowerment, FoodChange and H&R Block, will host two free tax preparation events geared toward senior citizens on Staten Island.

The deadline is April 15 for federal and state returns. LAST-MINUTE PAYMENT AND FILING TIPS Here are several last-minute help options for anyone trying to beat next week’s tax deadline: •  Download forms and publications at IRS.gov. •  Receive a six-month extension of time to file using Form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return.

As millions of Americans scramble to file their tax returns, the Internal Revenue Service is deflecting concerns that its computer network is flawed, leaving sensitive taxpayer information open to wrongdoers.

If you’re looking for last-minute help with your state income taxes, take note: The Franchise Tax Board is expanding the hours for its free, call-in tax assistance starting Saturday.