Obama Tax Return Shows 2011 Earnings of $789,674
The White House says President Barack Obama and his family paid more than $160,000 in federal taxes last year.
The White House says President Barack Obama and his family paid more than $160,000 in federal taxes last year.
It happens to even the best investors: Sometimes, what seems like a smart investment turns out to be a big loser. But even if you suffer a complete loss, you can still salvage something from your experience when you file your tax return.
You may see your tax refund check as a choice between a crazy splurge and responsible saving. But you could also put that money to work for you less conventionally. Here are five good ways to spend $1,000 of your April windfall that you might not have considered.




