Tax Day PSA

[Killick]

Just a note to my fellow tax procrastinators...

Local story just noted that because of budget cuts, local post offices will not be staying open until midnight this year -- most closing at 6 p.m., very few (only one here in Cincy) staying open until 9 p.m.

 

[TheSportsPredictor]

Does the IRS REALLY check the postmark?

 

[slappy4428]

I havent had power since Sunday -- it will be an extension for me...

 

[Wenders]

Just a note to my fellow tax procrastinators...

I didn't procrastinate! My stupid state refused to accept my tax return from Turbo Tax because I didn't leave here the entire year. I finally mailed it yesterday. Now give me my refund.

 

[Killick]

I, for one, wonder how many Minnesotans scream "No taxation without representation!" seeing as how they've gone a few months without their full compliment of senators. It'll be a failing effort, no doubt, but still...

 

[EStreetJoe]

I havent had power since Sunday -- it will be an extension for me...

The IRS will say if a candlelight and pencil were good enough for Bob Cratchet they're good enough for you - no extension.

 

[EStreetJoe]

Taxes are the one good thing about the down market and economy. Instead of getting hit with capital gains and owing taxes I'm getting a refund this year.

 

[KYSportsWriter]

 

[2muchcoffeeman]

I, for one, wonder how many Minnesotans scream "No taxation without representation!" seeing as how they've gone a few months without their full compliment of senators. It'll be a failing effort, no doubt, but still...

Residents of the District of Columbia would like Minnesotans to cry them a river.

 

[Trouser_Buddah]

I, for one, wonder how many Minnesotans scream "No taxation without representation!" seeing as how they've gone a few months without their full compliment of senators. It'll be a failing effort, no doubt, but still...

Considering the tax return covers 2008, I'm not sure they'd have a leg to stand on anyway.

 

[Killick]

Good points, both.
Just trying to instigate an uprising.

 

[MileHigh]

Does the IRS REALLY check the postmark?

Do you really want to find out?

Also, does the USPS really not mark your return April 15 if you drop it off at 12:30 a.m. on April 16?

 

[doctorx]

What kind of laptop is that?

 

[JakeandElwood]

The harder we push, the faster we'll all get done.

 

[bagelchick]

I always get some kind of refund, so I don't sweat the April 15 postmark because I figure the longer it takes me to file, the longer they get to keep my money....piddly amount as it is.

 

[jps]

Just a note to my fellow tax procrastinators...

I didn't procrastinate! My stupid state refused to accept my tax return from Turbo Tax because I didn't leave here the entire year. I finally mailed it yesterday. Now give me my refund.

had a two-state year and had no problem, wenders ... also used turbo tax.

 

[txsportsscribe]

dallas will have two post offices open until 11:59 p.m. and fort worth one.

 

[waterytart]

I havent had power since Sunday -- it will be an extension for me...

The IRS will say if a candlelight and pencil were good enough for Bob Cratchet they're good enough for you - no extension.

The first extension is granted automatically if you file the very simple form requesting it (no reason needed) and pay the taxes that will be due when you do file.

 

[budcrew08]

I know I'm not going to be able to pay my $261 state tax bill for at least a month, but I've filed, so the penalties will not be anywhere near as bad as if I didn't filed.

 

[EStreetJoe]

I havent had power since Sunday -- it will be an extension for me...

The IRS will say if a candlelight and pencil were good enough for Bob Cratchet they're good enough for you - no extension.

The first extension is granted automatically if you file the very simple form requesting it (no reason needed) and pay the taxes that will be due when you do file.

I was hoping I didn't need to use the blue font on my last comment.