According to IR-2009-101, the IRS anticipates an increase in tax refunds for the 2010 filing season. Limited-time credits and deductions like the first-time home buyers tax credit and the 2009 car tax deduction for new automobile purchases are expected to fuel this increase.

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Just as economic stimulus measures gave Americans more tax refunds in 2008, continuing tax breaks will likely result in a high number of tax refunds for the 2009 tax year. As United States taxpayers begin filing 2009 federal income tax returns in the spring of 2010, many undoubtedly find themselves wondering how much of an income tax refund to expect.
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The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 contained a provision which mandated that all states must regulate and approve official certified nursing assistant (CNA) certification programs.
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If you're looking for a free, quick and easy way to estimate taxes or to calculate tax refunds or money owed, then it may be worth taking a look at the AARP 1040 tax calculator before you file your return. How does this online tool work and what can it tell you?
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RealtyTrac's latest figures showed that there were 861,664 foreclosures in 2008. The US housing market is providing mixed signals regarding whether a recovery really is beginning to take place. There remains serious doubts over whether President Obama's Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan really is helping the subprime mortgage crisis.
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