The North Carolina Department of Revenue has extended the deadline for filing state tax returns this year, the agency announced today. The extended deadline conforms to a change made by the Internal Revenue Service, which moved its deadline for filing federal tax forms to April 17, 2007.

The Internal Revenue Service announced today that more than one million business taxpayers have electronically filed tax returns so far this year. Corporate e-filed returns have increased by nearly 50 percent over this period last year.

The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers to file their tax returns by the April 17 deadline and to pay as much as they can of any taxes they owe to minimize any accrued penalties and interest.

The Internal Revenue Service learned late Friday of a new tax scam on the Internet that lures taxpayers into filing tax information on a site masquerading as a member of the Free File Alliance. The IRS reminded taxpayers the only place to access the Free File program is through the official IRS.gov Web site.

There's less than a week left to file your state income tax returns. Having trouble getting started? Here are a few last minute tax tips for Californians.

Taxpayers have an extra two days to file their personal income tax returns in Massachusetts this year. The deadline for filing income tax returns is extended to Tuesday, April 17, 2007, because April 15 falls on a Sunday and Monday, April 16 is the Patriot's Day holiday. (Coincidentally, federal income tax returns also are due on April 17 this year because April 16 is a legal holiday in Washington, D.C.)

Texas CPAs Explain How to Take Some Less Common Tax Deductions

When you overlook tax deductions, you overlook tax-savings opportunities. The Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants explains that while taxpayers are generally familiar with common deductions, such as mortgage interest and medical expenses, they can fail to claim others. Here is a rundown of some lesser-known tax deductible expenses.