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Refund Madness
Sep 22, 2011
Two thousands dollars... that's what the Internal Revenue Service says the average tax refund will be this year. What should you do with your tax refund? KUOW's Cathy Duchamp files the story.
The Best Deduction Ever: Mustang Makeover
Sep 22, 2011
One way to lower your taxes is to take a deduction. In celebration of that idea, we offer the last installment in our series "The Best Deduction Ever." This week, an accountant puts the brakes on a Mustang makeover.
"Day in the Work Life": Enrolled Agent
Sep 22, 2011
If you still haven't filed your tax return, you might be starting to feel a sense of panic. But don't worry -- it could be worse. You could need an enrolled agent. On this week's A Day in the Work Life... our weekly look at how folks trade their time for money... we take pointers from a man who defends clients against the IRS.
Mailbag for April 9, 2005
Sep 22, 2011
Our economics editor Chris Farrell answers more of your burning money questions. This week: advice on buying mortgage protection insurance, opening up a joint savings account, choosing a reverse mortgage, and using the earned income tax credit.
From the Money Matters Desk: Last Minute Tax Tips
Sep 22, 2011
Still haven't filed your taxes? On this week's Money Matters... our regular look at how to improve your bottom line... we come to the rescue with some last minute tips. Tax attorney Donna LeValley joins Kai.
Best Deduction Ever
Sep 22, 2011
One way to lower your taxes is to take a deduction. In celebration of that idea, we offer the second in our series "The Best Deduction Ever." This week -- an accountant says "I don't" to a client's proposed write-off.
The "Buzzword": Tax Gap
Sep 22, 2011
Life is hard enough without having to decipher everything. Each week, Sound Money brings you a word or a phrase that has bubbled to the top of the news. For instance - "Tax Gap." You hear it, you see it, but do you really know it?
"Educating Rico": Dealing with Taxes
Sep 22, 2011
In the latest installment of our series, Educating Rico, our hero braces for April 15th. While still not prepared to prepare his own taxes -- Rico finds out just how to determine how much you owe the IRS.
Best Deduction Ever
Sep 22, 2011
One way to lower your taxes is to take a deduction. In celebration of that idea, we offer the first in our series "The Best Deduction Ever." This week... an accountant shares a write-off that brought music to her client's ears.
Mailbag for March 26, 2005
Sep 22, 2011
Our economics editor Chris Farrell answers more of your burning money questions. This week, we tackle tax season with a special mailbag devoted to all of your taxing questions. This week - deducting charitable giving, tracking down an old refund, trying to lower an unusually high tax bill, and paying taxes on an inherited gift.
