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Should The IRS be Abolished? [POLL]

Lisa Lindsey — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 11:55:44 +0000

Ah, the lovely I.R.S. Yeah, just hearing the name make people start rolling their eyes and get a sick feeling at the pit of your stomach. With all the accusations in the news about the I.R.S. scrutinizing conservatives and the fact that they will be in charge of our healthcare, the I.R.S. is a big [...]

It's Tax Day, Yuck! [POLL]

Lisa Lindsey — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:35:34 +0000

Benjamin Franklin said, “The only things certain in life are death and taxes.” Yep, and welcome to Tax Day 2013. Have you filed your taxes yet? Did ya get anything back? If you did, What did you spend it on? Here’s a couple of interesting facts about taxes! Of course taxes are a necessity, but [...]

Are Restaurants Feeling Our 2% Tax Increase? [POLL]

Lisa Lindsey — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:05:19 +0000

You bet they are! If you’re feeling the 2% payroll tax increase that started in January, you’re not alone! The three month report showed restaurants took a serious hit especially in February. The Daily Meal stated there could be a few things to blame, but I can’t help but think about the payroll tax. [...]

That Small Tax Increase In Your Paycheck Just Cost Our Economy at Least $180 Billion [OPINION]

Jim Weaver — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 07:42:13 +0000

I’ve been thinking, and you know how dangerous that can be! Let’s say you’re the President, how is it at a time when your economy is in a very slow recovery, you think it’s a good idea to raise 70% of the nations workers payroll tax 2%? Let’s do some math! I know that 2% [...]

Texas Man Accidentally Donates Shoe With Thousands of Dollars Tucked Inside! [VIDEO]

Lisa Lindsey — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:40:08 +0000

Just when you’ve lost all hope in humanity, a great story comes along! A man in Webster, Texas donated some old shoes to Goodwill, the kicker? He didn’t realize his wife was using the shoe as a piggy bank! Luckily, there are honest people in the world! A Goodwill worker who was arranging recently donated [...]

Four States ATV Show in Texarkana on September 8th

Mimi — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 21:22:43 +0000

The ATV Show is Saturday, September 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Gander Mountain in Texarkana, Texas. Win great prizes too! On the spot financing for purchases, animals on display from game wardens, BB gun range, bounce houses, insurance, game & fish experts, ATV law, wetlands info, ATV repair, ATV paint & body, [...]

Gas Prices Rise for the First Time in Months

Aaron on Air — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 01:51:18 +0000

Good news for the European economy means bad news for U.S. motorists. Gas prices went up an average of two cents on Friday and another two cents Saturday to bring the average price of a gallon up to $3.38. Before this weekend, U.S. motorists had enjoyed 75 days of falling gas prices. News that Europe [...]

Half of US Workers Ready to Seek Another Job

Aaron on Air — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 01:47:27 +0000

In these uncertain times, not only is it good to get out while the going’s good, it’s also good to get out when things aren’t so good as evidenced in a survey of American workers conducted by insurance company Aflac. After several years of recession and subsequent slow economic growth, 49 percent of workers revealed [...]

Warren Buffett Says He Has Prostate Cancer [VIDEO]

Aaron on Air — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 23:37:48 +0000

Warren Buffett, the 81-year-old billionaire investor who has been at the center of the debate about taxing the very rich, said yesterday that he has prostate cancer, but he “feels great” and will continue to run Berskshire Hathaway while undergoing treatment. Buffett broke the news in a letter to investors, saying that he’s been diagnosed [...]

Mama's Boys Still Living At Home? [SURVEY]

Aaron on Air — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 01:19:13 +0000

You may love your mom, but do you want to live at home … even as an adult? The TLC show Mama’s Boys shows Italian-American men who do just that. Take Frankie Pairulli, for example. He’s 38 and live at home. He has a good job, but wants to live with his mommy. And why [...]

$640 Million Up for Grabs in Mega Millions!

Aaron on Air — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:14:57 +0000

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke signaled in January that the full recovery was years away: “In light of the anticipated modest pace of economic recovery, I expect in the near future the unemployment rate will decline only gradually.” In the last couple of days, The Mega millions jackpot has jumped up to $640 million dollars, [...]

What is Your Walk-Away Number?

Jeff Easterling — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:53:10 +0000

Over the weekend, I overheard a conversation with a question…”What is your walk-away number?” That is the amount of money it would take for you to just walk away from your job without anything else lined up. So, what would your walk away number be? There is no right or wrong answer, but if you [...]

Wondering Where Your Tax Refund Is? Don't Check With the IRS

Aaron on Air — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:57:15 +0000

If you filed your taxes electronically, you may be wondering where your refund is. And, if you visited the IRS website’s “Where’s my refund?” page, you may have been given an error message that says the IRS has no information about your return. Recently, people who have visited the IRS site to use the “Where’s [...]

$254 Million Powerball Jackpot Claimed by Wealth Managers

Aaron on Air — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:27:49 +0000

Damned the luck, sometimes life is not fair, and hearing about 3 wealthy money managers in Greenwich CT. winning the $254 million Powerball jackpot seems like one of those times. Yesterday morning, Brandon Lacoff, Greg Skidmore, and Tim Davidson claimed the oversized jackpot check. They work together in the offices of Belpointe Asset Management firm. [...]

5 Most Memorable Accountants From the Movies

KYGL- Eagle 106.3 — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 01:47:34 +0000

Often a character in a movie will be made an accountant to indicate that they're . . . well . . . boring.

But being a movie, this boring accountant has to be put in an interesting situation or nobody is going to want to pay ten bucks to see it.

So, in fact, many celluloid accountants turn out to be interesting and dynamic characters, rather than just soul-less bean counters.

We've compiled a list of five famous movie accountants in honor of tax season, which is also the season of the accountant.

The Five Craziest Taxes in History

Jeff Easterling — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 22:20:01 +0000

Today is tax day, and if you think the stuff WE get taxed for is crazy, check out this list from Cracked.com: It’s five of the craziest taxes in history. #1.) Urine. Ancient Rome’s sewage system was revolutionary, but a lot of the public toilets were more like porta-potties, and all the waste was collected [...]

Five Forbidden Tax Deductions

KYGL- Eagle 106.3 — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 17:55:10 +0000

One of the few joys of tax preparation is making deductions and watching your bill from Uncle Sam get lower and lower. Here’s a list of five expenses that might be tempting to deduct, but are strictly forbidden by the IRS. 1. First Land Line If you happen to be one of the increasing number [...]

Seven Ridiculous State Taxes

KYGL- Eagle 106.3 — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 18:16:00 +0000

While doing (and paying) your taxes is the opposite of a good time, there are some taxes that are so ridiculous, they’re actually kind of fun. Well, maybe not so fun if you actually live in one of these states. Check out our list of seven ridiculous state taxes: Illegal Drug Tax – Tennessee In [...]

5 Helpful Tips for a Successful Tax Return

KYGL- Eagle 106.3 — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 17:41:13 +0000

It’s tax time! It can get overwhelming to file all alone. Here are a few resources that might help.
The IRS Website
The IRS’s website, while written in legalese, is the ultimate guide to everything you’ll need to know about your taxes. Here, you can download tax forms and find out which items are deductible. The site is a valuable resource if you’re filing your own taxes.

5 Great Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund

KYGL- Eagle 106.3 — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:26:30 +0000

It’s tax season, but that also means it's tax return season, too. In 2010, the average return was $3,036. That’s a lot of money to get at one time. With all that extra cash, you might be asking yourself, "How should I spend it?"