With the arrival of springtime in New York, we've loosened up the dress code here at HQ. Just kidding: we dress like this all the time. Or, at least, I do.

Ask your tax questions: Today's the last day to pose your tax questions for Kelly Erb, tax lawyer and blogger. Confused about what "the marriage penalty" is? Or why Congress made special tax-related rules for charitable donations to Haitian earthquake relief but not Chilean relief efforts? Kelly's your woman. We'll be back tomorrow with answers.

And speaking of ...A very prescient Kate Ashford, of Hertwocents.com and a friend of Bundle, anticipated one of the questions for Kelly: should I do my own taxes or take them elsewhere? Kate did her taxes four (4!) times this year — three with software, once with an accountant — for a story about how to save on your taxes. The winner? Machine, she says. Don't worry if you, like Melinda, feel intimidated by the prospect: Kate's got tips for the beginner tax DIYer right here.

Cheap(er) movie tickets, courtesy of the Weekly Bundle: Remember when the movies only cost, say, $7? Instead of the $9 or $10 big city cinemas charge today? You can still get tickets at those 1990s prices by buying tickets in bulk online at sites like Wild About Movies and the aptly-named Cheap Movie Tickets Online. Awesome, no? This tip is brought to you courtesy of the Weekly Bundle, our Thursday email link roundup, which serves up a handful of finds like these every week. To get it, sign up on the right.

Gift card update: Looks like yesterday's #goodgift / #badgift debate was a draw. Some like the convenience, others said: "giving a gift card is not a gift but a white flag of surrender." Well, I guess I know what I'm getting @markarms for Christmas. I wonder what he's getting me.

Today's question of the day: What are your cheap travel tips? (Inspired by Greg's post about summer travel plans.) Post them below, or tweet 'em at #cheaptravel.

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