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On St. Patrick's Day when most people saw green from the stimulus checks being delivered, the IRS extended the tax filing deadline.

Here's how it works.

The IRS is sending money to Americans as part of the Coronavirus Aid and Economic Security Act which some people have already received in their bank accounts.

Another one.

Like clockwork, there are scams that fit the season. This year another IRS scam.

The Wisconsin Public Service Commission voted 3-0 on Friday to give customers their share of $130 million in credit overcharges as a result of last years Federal Tax reform.

Today is the day that Epic procrastinators hope for, an extension. The IRS extended tax day to Wednesday, April 18th.

Most people think the IRS is like big brother and watches everything that comes in their way. The truth is only about 1% actually get audited. That doesn't mean you should go crazy and write off everything, but if you are filling out a schedule C, there are things the government looks for that they consider a red flag.

Even before we're of age to need to pay taxes in this country, the deadline date is seared into our conscious:  April 15 is the date that those long, short, or EZ forms are due.  No exceptions.

April 15 is tax day (unless of course it falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or a federal holiday).  Miss the deadline and you'll be hit with a penalty, right?  Not always.

Once upon a day, the IRS mailed you the necessary forms and instructions book you needed to complete your income taxes.  Those days - unfortunately - are over.  Now, you're left to source them out yourself.

Duluth Police issued another press release warning people of internet, mail, and phone scams that are continuing after the holiday season. There is still one thing the Duluth Police and me personally want you to remember, if it's too good to be true, it is. There is something else to remember.