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April 13, 2026

Tax Season Scams On The Rise As April 15 Deadline Approaches

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With the April 15 tax deadline just days away, officials are warning Georgia residents to be on high alert for scams targeting taxpayers during one of the busiest times of the year.

April 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Rising Costs Forcing Families To Rethink Summer Vacation Plans

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As summer approaches, many families across Georgia are reworking their vacation plans as rising costs continue to strain household budgets.

April 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

IRS Urges Taxpayers To File Now As April 15 Deadline Approaches

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The Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers that the April 15 filing deadline is just days away and is encouraging anyone who still needs to file to take advantage of free tools and resources available at IRS.gov.

March 20, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

IRS Free File Available for 2026 Tax Season

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The Internal Revenue Service is once again offering its Free File program for the 2026 tax season, giving millions of Americans a no-cost option to prepare and file their federal tax returns online.