The number of people and businesses in Tampa Bay area seeking bankruptcy protection - from creditors, the recession and the housing crisis - has soared nearly 50 percent, figures released Wednesday show. ...more

November 26, 2009

Missed out on Cash for Clunkers? Congress has another deal for you: Buy a home before May 1 and collect up to $6,500 from the government. If you're a first-time homebuyer, get up to $8,000. ...more

November 5, 2009

You have less than two weeks to get your taxes in to the Internal Revenue Service, and there are some changes to keep in mind as you prepare. ...more

April 2, 2009

This is no April Fool's joke, you have just two weeks to get your taxes into the IRS. There are some changes to keep in mind as you prepare your taxes; many are a reflection of our economic predicament. ...more

April 1, 2009

Paying more taxes now so you won't have to pay them later sure doesn't sound like a great deal during a recession. ...more

March 29, 2009

There was a time when house calls were common. Don Frederick of Sun City Center, a tax counselor with AARP's Tax Aide program, said homebound senior citizens are tickled to death he offers just such a service. ...more

February 25, 2009

Wealthy Will Do Fine ...more

September 23, 2008

Internal Revenue Service agents will be coming back to Highlands County to answer questions on stimulus payments. ...more

September 2, 2008

Congressional leaders and regulators have to be feeling a little like the superhero Batman, as depicted in the stunning blockbuster "The Dark Knight." ...more

August 5, 2008

Today is your best time to file a return for a federal government stimulus payment, or to find out why that $300 or $600 check hasn't arrived, said Mike Dobzinski, Internal Revenue Service spokesperson for Florida. ...more

July 22, 2008