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Wednesday, April 03, 2013  Tax season is here and many southwest Georgia businesses are eligible to receive thousands in tax credits, except many don't know it.

Monday, April 01, 2013  In Monday's facebook story of the day you wanted to know what are some ways to protect your Identity during tax season.

Sunday, March 17, 2013  Updated with video; The Georgia Student Finance Commission met in Tifton this afternoon to aid students with filing their, "FAFSA" forms for tax season.

Sunday, February 17, 2013  Updated with video; All across America folks are smack dab in the middle of tax season, and although you may be waiting till the last second to file, experts say that's not the best way to go.

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.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Updated with video; The "SOWEGA Council on Aging," is offering local senior citizens the chance to have their 2013 taxes done for free.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Updated with video; Tax season is here and people who would like to file for free can do so online through the Internal Revenue Service.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  Now that the federal government has passed a new tax law, in our Facebook story of the day people wanted to know how local tax preparers are getting ready for this tax season.

Thursday, February 09, 2012  Updated with video; Some folks are getting their tax returns and that means they have extra cash to spend!

Wednesday, January 18, 2012  Updated with video; Those making below a certain amount are also allowed to e-file for free.

Monday, January 09, 2012  pdated with video;As the 2012 tax season begins IRS caution taxpayers who pay someone to do their taxes to choose a preparer wisely.

Thursday, June 18, 2009  Nearly half a million Georgians are still waiting on their income tax returns from the state as the agency tries to process filings with a much smaller staff.