Income Tax

It's interesting some of the things you can get a tax credit for when filing your taxes. And in New York State, there are a lot of tax credits.

Do the Amish actually have to pay taxes in New York? There are some pretty big misconceptions and we're here to clear them up.

Eligible families will start getting monthly payments from the IRS instead of one lump unless you opt out. Here's how to do it.

United Way of the Mohawk Valley offering free tax preparation and filing.

Your refund may show up in 21 days, unless you have kids.

It's hard to beat free.  Even harder when it's something as complicated as filing your income taxes.  Whether you're getting a refund or ponying up some funds to Uncle Sam, the Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency (MVCAA) will prepare and electronically file all the paperwork on their dime.  Read more for details.

Just a friendly reminder that the income tax deadline is fast approaching. This year, both federal and New York State income tax returns must be filed by April 17th. And you know how it goes, those of us who have a refund coming probably already filed, and those of us who owe, well, we may be heading down to the post office at 11:59 p.m. on the 17th.

It won't be long now until your W-2 forms arrive for income tax prep. Maybe you've already got them and are well on your way to getting them done. I'm not an accountant - far from it. But here's how it usually goes down.

If you have waited until today to file your income tax, the deadline arrives at midnight, tonight.  Let's face it, if you know you owe money, you wait till the last minute, but if the government owes you, you can't wait to file!