Taxes

Whether you just filed, or did it weeks ago, you are probably wondering exactly when to expect your refund. There are several online resources to help with that. Full story...

Tax day is here and for some it is a day that's not welcomed. If you can't pay what you owe, don't panic, there are some solutions that can at least buy you some time.

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As the tax deadline draws near, taxpayers should be wary of scams. Tuesday, the IRS issued its 2009 Dirty Dozen list of tax scams. Full story...

With April 15th a little more than a month away, many of you are busy getting your tax returns ready for the IRS. A Brunswick County woman paid a tax preparer to do her returns, and did not catch a mistake they made until it was too late.

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The rough economy is causing tax troubles for North Carolinians. The state is in the midst of a cash flow problem and it is causing a temporary backlog for people waiting on their tax return. Full story...

North Carolina's tax office said refunds are slow in getting out because it is worried about issuing too many checks at once. Full story...

Tax time is still months away, but preparing to file your taxes now could help your return. Certified public accountant Sharon Blackburn says taking advantage of possible deductions before 2008 is over, could put more money in your pocket in 2009. Full story...

Cape Fear Community College wants over a $100,000,000 from the county to expand the schools facilities. Full story...

North Carolina is backing private landowners who want to make their property a haven for wildlife. Full story...

Shoppers and retailers are gearing up for North Carolina's seventh annual sales tax holiday. Full story...

Beach erosion is a problem that has no real permanent solution. But, each year millions of dollars are spent on beach re-nourishment, which is no different in Topsail Beach. Full story...

Brunswick County residents were spared a property tax increase. Commissioners voted on the county budget last night. Full story...

Pender County is not raising taxes this time around eigther. Full story...

The 08/09 budget includes a three and a quarter cent tax increase for city residents. Full story...

New Hanover County's budget for 08-09 is nearly one million dollars less than last fiscal year. That means county commissioners had to cut back. Full story...