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Saturday, April 06, 2013  Update with video; It is two weeks before tax day and the Internal Revenue Service is giving out tips for those who are in a rush to get their taxes done.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Updated with video; This time of year offers crooks more than an opportunity to open a credit card under someone else’s name.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  On January 29, 2013, a Fulton County Grand Jury returned indictments against Kimberly Banks (a/k/a Kimberly Conley), Monique Bussey, Melissa Helm, Brittany Banks and Shaneka Richards for their role in a conspiracy to steal money through the use of fraudulent state tax returns.

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

Friday, October 16, 2009  Georgia's tax department was forced to pay more than $2 million in interest to some 278,000 taxpayers whose refunds were not issued within 90 days of the April 15 filing deadline.

Monday, April 13, 2009  AP Poll: Sour economy has taxpayers devoting refunds more to bills than frills