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Show The Magna TimesWest Valley News, April 3, 2003 7 T ,.-,11- 5210 tha WB.tw.awl nta.nal i ouf rn T.aa- 1 -r Same t - - nrsr umwr Credit cards becoming popular tax payment method As payment options go, credit cards are gaining popularity as a way to pay taxes. According to the Internal Revenue Service, the amount of people charging their taxes was up 9 percent in 2002, as 313,385 people paid taxes with a credit card. Charging your taxes on your credit cards can seem like 0 convenient way to get n the off your back, but make sure you explore all of your payment options before pulling out the plastic, said Steve Rhode, president and of Myvesta, a nonprofit consumer education organization. If youre not diligent about paying that debt off quickly, it could cost you a lot more in the long run. According to Rhode, if an individual charges a tax bill of $3,000 and only makes the minimum payment on their credit card, it will take more than 37 years to pay off and cost an additional $7,930 in interest That calculation assumes an 18 percent interest rate and a 2 percent monthly minimum pay- credit card can be a worthwhile option to consider. "If you dont think that youll be able to stick to a payment plan set up by the IRS, using a credit card can make more sense, Rhode said. Credit card companies do not have as much power in collecting debts as the IRS does, so if you run into trouble its better to owe a There are two companies offering credit card processing for federal tax returns, each one imposes a convenience fee of 2.49 percent on each transaction. Visit the IRS's Web site at www.IRS.gov for more information on credit card payments. credit card company." If you are considering using a credit card to pay your taxes, keep in mind that you will have to use a third party payment company, the IRS does not accept credit cards directly. Credit cards aren't the only method of paying taxes when you cant afford the full bill. For a comprehensive look at other options, read the Myvesta publication "How to Deal with the IRS If You Cant Pay Your Taxes. It can be downloaded free Online resources can help avoid tax-ma- (NAPSA) For most taxpayers, filing taxes ranks high on the list of lifes unpleasant experiences. Yet by waiting until die last minute to prepare to file their taxes, many Americans make filing more of a burdensome process than it needs to be. By planning ahead and getting a jumpstart on the tax filing process, taxpayers can avoid the stress and tax anxiety of filing. The introduction of the Internet as a tax filing resource has helped millions of consumers significantly reduce the time spent on planning and filing. By tapping into helpful last-minu- te ment But in some cases using a online resources like the IRS Web site (www.irs.gov) or to the IRS. More than 9.4 million increase of 27.6 the Yahoo! Finance Tax Center (http:taxes.yahoo.com) consumers can find a wealth of tax tools and services designed to make tax. filing a breeze. in "We started IRS 1986, but in recent years theres been a phenomenal growth in electronic filing. Millions of people recognize its convenience and security, said Bob Wenzel, Acting Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service. As the April 15 deadline draws near, consider the following checklist to keep organized: Choose the best way to an d percent from their returns from a home computer in 2001. By using an online tax filing service, taxpayers can prepare and submit tax returns electronically to the IRS quickly and easily. Taxpayers answer a series of 2001-e-file- le questions and the program automatically completes required IRS tax forms, double checks for errors and missed deductions, and even guarantees accurate calculations. In 2003, at least 60 percent (78 million) of individual taxpayers will be eligible for free electronic filing serv- - tax-tim- online from Myvesta.org Myvesta is dedicated to helping people create healthy financial lives. The organization provides a w ide range of materials to inspire and inform people so that they can break down their barriers to financial and personal success. stress e ices. Eligibility requirements are available at www.irs.gov Ensure your payment arrives safely. Review the recent tax law changes. Hundreds of new laws are passed every year, many of which directly benefit consumers. Read up on just how these new laws will affect your filing and refund or amount of taxes owed. 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