Blog Archive: April 2008

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Affected By The March 14, 2008 Tornadoes? You Have More Time To File Your Taxes.

Added April 6, 2008 by Ilyce Glink

Georgia will Follow Federal Storm Relief Rules

The Georgia Department of Revenue (www.dor.ga.gov/pressrel/adm_DOR_Offers_Relief_to_Severe_Storm_and_Tornado_Victims_3-28-08.pdf) has announced that they will follow the Federal tax relief guidelines for the recently declared disaster areas. Following is…

Topics: IRS, income tax

Today on the Ilyce Glink Show

Added April 6, 2008 by Ilyce Glink

We're talking taxes, 10 days before Tax Day. But you might have more time if you're in one of the Georgia counties hard-hit by the Tornados of March 14th. You've got until May 19th to file.

We'll talk about these and other topics on today's show. Live on Newstalk 750 WSB or tune into www.wsbradio.com…

Topics: personal finance advice, taxes, tax deduction, income tax

What's The Top Real Estate Web Site?

Added April 4, 2008 by Melanie G. Rogers

ForSaleByOwner.com recently announced that it's the most visited real estate Web site, in terms of unique visitors. In February 591,000 unique visitors checked out the site according to comScore Inc. These days home buyers and sellers look to save as much as they can and one way to save is to reduce…

Topics: real estate advice, real estate, real estate agent, seller, save money, investment, home buying

ATA Airlines Cancels Flights, Files For Bankruptcy

Added April 3, 2008 by Melanie G. Rogers

ATA Airlines filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Indianapolis yesterday and stopped all operations effective 4am this morning. ATA attributes its bankruptcy to losing a key military contract and rising jet fuel prices.

This comes just three days after Aloha Airlines shuttered its operations, citing…

Topics: bankruptcy, travel