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Average tax refund: $3,129

6:24pm: As tax season kicks into gear, the Internal Revenue Service is doling out refunds averaging more than $3,000 so far this year. More

They tried to deduct what?!

Feb 28: From pornography to emu feathers, here are 10 of the wackiest things taxpayers have tried to deduct. Uncle Sam - and the U.S. Tax Court - was not amused. More

$1.1 billion in unclaimed tax refunds

Mar 1: The IRS is holding on to $1.1 billion in potential refunds for the nearly 1.1 million Americans who didn't file a tax return for 2007. More

Tax burden falls for first time in decade

Feb 23: Tax burdens for Americans fell for the first time in a decade during the recession, as the economy slowed and tax revenues shrank at a faster pace than income. More

More Tax News

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• Happy Valentine's Day: Itemizers can finally file taxes

• Companies that pay a lower tax rate than you

• Obama may limit tax breaks for rich

• 7 best apps for filing taxes

• Tax cheats: Fess up without going to jail

• Lawmakers: Repeal 'onerous' IRS rule

• IRS: Itemizers can file on Feb. 14

• Own a business? 6 new tax breaks

• Average tax refund in 2010: $3,003

• Tax refunds on prepaid cards coming

All Tax News

Essentials

AMT 101

The AMT is meant for the rich, but it's the scourge of the middle class. Here's why. More

401(k)s as tax breaks

These retirement vehicles not only offer free money...they are smart tax-saving tools as well. More

How much should you withhold?

If you're a wage or salaried employee, your employer picks up half of this tax burden. More

Video

Unemployment benefits taxed too

Many people don't realize it but income received through unemployment benefits is taxable. Play

Answers to your top 3 tax questions

Our resident money expert answers the most common questions about filing tax returns. Play

Resources

States where taxes hit hardest

Where does your state rank? More

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