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.

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.)

Acting New York State Commissioner of Taxation and Finance Barbara G. Billet today reminded New York taxpayers that the deadline for filing all personal income tax returns this year falls on Tuesday, April 17.

According to a new MSN Money survey conducted by Zogby Interactive, 39.6 percent of the Americans surveyed said they have not yet filed their taxes. The survey, which examined tax handling habits among 5,147 Americans between April 2 and April 4, 2007, further revealed that half of Americans are preparing their taxes themselves and that 55 percent are filing online.

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.