Entry bubble Tax Day Restaurant Deals

By: Colleen | April 15, 2009 | Category: Money


income taxNow that you've filed your taxes and maybe cut a check to your dear Uncle Sam, why don't you try to make the best of it and enjoy some free food?

In the current economic climate, the restaurant industry is suffering as more people are choosing to eat at home. To try and get people out of the house and back into the restaurant, many places are offering discounts and free offers on tax day.

  • McCormick & Schmick's: Offers today's diners $10.40 certificate for future use. Many entrees are also discounted.
  • P.F. Chang's: 15% discount for those who eat there today.
  • MaggieMoo's Ice Cream: free single-scoop servings in their "e-cone-omic ice cream stimulus package" at participating treateries.
  • Cinnabon: free bite-size cinnamon rolls from 5-8 p.m.
  • Taco Del Mar: has a promotion titled, "Taxes Suck. Tacos Don't." Register on their website for a free taco coupon.
  • T.G.I. Friday's: $10 gift card for those who spend more than $25.

Do you know of any other tax day deals or promotions you can share?

*Also of note on income tax day—it's my sister's birthday! Happy Birthday, Karilynn!*

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Entry bubble Answering Income Tax "What Ifs"

By: Jake | February 09, 2009 | Category: Money


Tax prep photoAs Jess's post last week demonstrated, people are busy preparing for the 2009 tax filing season. Unfortunately with the economic downturn, a lot of people have fallen into "what if?" situations as they tackle their Internal Revenue Service forms. A "what if?" would include situations where you dipped into your IRA or lost your job.

Last week a colleague forwarded me an email from the IRS explaining people can answer many of these "what ifs" by searching the IRS homepage. I went ahead and did the searching for you and created the list of links below to help answer your "what ifs?" If by chance you have more "what ifs," contact the IRS or leave me a comment and I'll see if I can answer it for you.

Job Related

What if I lose my job?
What if my income declines?
What if I withdraw money from my IRA?
What if my 401(k) drops in value?

Debt Related

What if I lose my home through foreclosure?
What if I sell my home for a loss?
What if my debt is forgiven?

Tax Related

What if I can’t pay my taxes?
What if I can’t pay my installment agreement?
What if I can’t resolve my tax problem with the IRS?
What if I need legal representation to help with my tax problem but can’t afford it? 

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