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Wednesday, February 27, 2013  According to the IRS, the average tax return last year was a little more than three grand. If you're expecting a big check this year, the temptation will be great to blow it.

Monday, January 28, 2013  A former South Texas prosecutor indicted on racketeering charges disagrees with his former law partner and co-defendant in arguing his upcoming trial should stay in Brownsville.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  An Austin-based attorney named in a corruption case filed against former Cameron County District Attorney Armando Villalobos is asking for his trial to take place outside of South Texas.

Monday, January 07, 2013  A federal grand jury in Brownsville has handed down new criminal charges against former Cameron County District Attorney Armando Villalobos.

Monday, January 07, 2013  Right now, residents across the country are beginning to receive their W-2 forms to file their 2012 tax return. Now that the fiscal cliff has been averted, many are wondering how, or even if, the tax filing process will be delayed. David Perez with Liberty Tax service breaks it all down for you so you can stay ahead of the game.

Monday, May 21, 2012  Undocumented workers have figured out a way to get more money from the government than the regular tax payers will ever see.

Saturday, January 28, 2012  According to a notice on the Internal Revenue Service website, some tax payers will have to wait an extra week to get their returns.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  Early Tax season starts January 16 and Action 4 News wants to make sure families get more cash in their pockets.  Tuesday morning Sunrise featured David Perez with Liberty Income Tax to answer major income tax questions.

Sunday, February 13, 2011  According to administrators at UTPA's Financial Aid Office not only have they seen an increase in the number of students applying for financial aid, but they've also been doing so way before the deadline.

Friday, February 04, 2011  If you itemize your deductions on Schedule A, Uncle Sam doesn't want to hear from you till Valentine's day.

Thursday, November 18, 2010  The IRS may be looking for you, this time to give you money. The Internal Revenue Service is looking to return $164.6 million in undelivered refund checks.

Friday, August 20, 2010  Who will be the next Governor of Texas? Voters will make that decision come November, but the political fight for the seat is heating up.

Friday, June 11, 2010  With housing prices still depressed in many parts of the country, now's a great time to move on to a new house.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010  Cindy Jimenez said on President's Day, she and her husband went to Furniture Factory Warehouse and purchased a bedroom set.

Tuesday, February 09, 2010  The recession has hit hard across the nation, and local child support agencies said although they've collected more this year than last, people are still struggling to pay.