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Monday, May 06, 2013  Senate to pass online sales tax bill in victory for national retailers; House fate uncertain

Thursday, April 04, 2013  You're only in trouble with the IRS if you don't file.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Before you hit send on that return, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) wants to make sure you have checked your eligibility for the earned income tax credit (EITC.)

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  The United Way of Adams County is helping people with tax preparation as part of their VITA program.

Friday, December 21, 2012  Thursday's drama was a major personal defeat for House Speaker John Boehner.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  Republicans still aren't budging on Obama's demands for higher tax rates on upper bracket earners, despite the president's convincing election victory and opinion polls showing support for the idea.

Monday, April 02, 2012  The IRS is warning of scams through email and phone calls, with people claiming to be someone from the IRS.

Sunday, April 01, 2012  The deadline to file your taxes is April 17. That's an extra two days due to the 15th falling on a Saturday and the Emancipation holiday falling on Sunday.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012  The United Way of Adams County is offering the VITA program until April 17th.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012  Governor Pat Quinn signed legislation that expands the state's earned-income tax credit.

Tuesday, December 27, 2011  In our Facebook Story of the Day for December 27, we're talking about how Illinois' reputation for political corruption and government mismanagement could have cost the state billions of dollars and an income tax increase.

Wednesday, November 09, 2011  A section of the hospital may be converted into senior housing units

Thursday, July 07, 2011  How much does it cost to shut down a government? In Minnesota, tens of millions - and growing

Sunday, May 15, 2011  The United States is due to hit the $14.29-trillion ceiling set by Congress on Monday, creating a cash crunch that puts the country's credit standing at risk as politicians battle over its long-term deficit.

Thursday, April 14, 2011  AP-GfK Poll: Most Americans say what they pay in taxes is fair, though fewer expecting refunds