Finance & Money Infographics

Tax day is upon us! What will you deduct and what will you actually get away with? Check out some of the strangest things taxpayers have deducted legitimately as well as those that have failed , and which celebrities got nabbed for not paying taxes at all in this infographic.

The deadline to file taxes will be coming up sooner than you know, but choosing the right tax preparation service and keeping in mind commonly missed deductions will put you on the right path to filing your taxes smarter. This infographic provides all the information you need plus it also highlights making good decisions on how to invest your refund check to boost next year’s taxes.

In early 2012, the Idea Group at Communispace had conversations with hundreds of members of the agency’s private online communities about what made them confident (or not-confident) about their ability to make purchases this year. They found that overwhelmingly, personal factors such as savings and cash on hand much more heavily impacted consumer confidence than macro factors like the economy and stock market – and that 2012 was characterized as a year to spend, not to save.

Many like myself are anxiously waiting to see how Facebook’s IPO will go once it is public. But what about some of the other Internet-based companies and their IPOs? How well did they fare and more importantly, how are they doing today? This infographic takes a look at the top 10 Internet IPOs over the last 10 years.

This infographic explores five-year trends, predictions, opportunities and challenges for the ATM industry.

Most American workers aren’t aware of the factors that determine how much is deducted from their paychecks, yet it’s important to have that understanding so you can speak up about any errors. The following infographic from Paycor provides need-to-know information on payroll and tax deductions, and just in time for tax season.

Just like the really big island (United States), Hawaiians were hit by the recession as well, the state’s economy losing more than 30,000 jobs from 2006 – 2010. However, signs of life are springing up all over the islands – from construction to tourism, the wave of recovery is starting to swell.

With gadgets, apps and programs galore, keeping track of finances has never been easier. Still, CouponCabin finds that most Americans seem to burn through their paycheck without even realizing where their hard-earned dollars went. Experts say that without careful preparation and keeping track of your spending, you’re bound to overspend. This infographic shows you how to recover from careless spending and save nearly $5,000 this year!

Whether you’re getting bagels sliced in New York or donating deceased deer to the poor in South Carolina, there are a ton of strange taxes and deductions out there. This infographic from Liberty Tax details some of them, just in time for tax season.

Black gold – Texas tea. Whatever you call it, crude oil is a sought-after resource that drives the world economy. In this infographic from Fuel Freedom, discover how oil prices affect the U.S. economy and who’s hurting the most.