Buckle Up: Deadly Accidents More Likely on Tax Day

Death and taxes. The two certainties in life, as Benjamin Franklin once said. But new research suggests another link between the two: Americans are about six percent more likely to be in a fatal car crash on Tax Day compared to the week before or after.

Why the jump?  Higher stress and more distractions.

In particular, for the 20 percent of Americans who do not do their taxes early, the stress of filling out and filing tax forms at the last minute can lead to anxiety, sleep deprivation, a decreased tolerance for hassles, and other factors that contribute to vehicle accidents. And even if you file in advance, you aren’t necessarily immune to the phenomenon.

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The President’s 2011 Tax Return

Elizabeth Shell highlighted some of the interesting bits in our second-annual infographic of the first family’s tax return. Here is 2010’s.

As Congress debates whether to raise taxes on the wealthy — either households making more than $250,000 or $1 million a year - it’s helpful to keep in mind just how few people fall into either of those categories.

Nationally, only 4 percent of households earn more than $200,000 annually.

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The Obamas donated just over $131,000 to the Fisher House Foundation last year. What is it?

The First Family’s 2010 tax return was released today. Reporter/Producer Elizabeth Shell pulled out some of the more interesting numbers.