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  • Legal holidays and how they can affect federal taxes

    October 10, 2022
    Reviewed and updated Monday, Oct. 9, 2023 Welcome to another Monday holiday. Today is Columbus Day. And yes, it's still…
  • Court OKs IRS’ $1.4B jeopardy assessment in largest-ever tax fraud case

    October 9, 2022
    The Internal Revenue Service saw its largest tax fraud case ever end on Aug. 5 when Robert T. Brockman died.…
  • Marshmallow seller doesn’t owe s’more (or any) VAT to HMRC

    October 8, 2022
    Photo by Kindel Media I am not a fan of camping. Bugs. Sleeping on the ground (see bugs). But I…
  • Texas border troops could face surprise tax bills due to underwithholding error

    October 7, 2022
    A withholding error in the the payroll system used by the Texas Military Department means some Operation Lone Star troops…
  • Carolinas get tax relief, 2/15/2023 deadline in wake of Ian

    October 6, 2022
    Hurricane Ian nearing South Carolina landfall. (NOAA GOES image) As expected, the Internal Revenue Service has provided tax relief, including…
  • Nov. 15 is deadline for nonfilers to claim enhanced CTC

    October 5, 2022
    The Child Tax Credit (CTC) has always been a popular tax break for families. During the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of…
  • IRS awards $41 million in grants to 348 VITA/TCE programs

    October 4, 2022
    Don't look now, but tax filing season is just three months away. The Internal Revenue Service is working on getting…
  • 4 tax moves to make this October

    October 3, 2022
    Updated Oct. 6, 2023, to reflect added Hurricane Ian tax relief and new filing deadline. Before you and your family…
  • Floridians have new Feb. 15, 2023, tax deadline in wake of Hurricane Ian devastation

    October 2, 2022
    UPDATE, Oct. 6, 2022: North and South Carolina, which were hit when Ian made a second U.S. landfall after devastating…
  • New gig economy reporting law could create tax confusion for online sellers of personal property

    October 1, 2022
    I loved this couch, but it was starting to wear so we donated it away while it was still in…
  • Don’t fall for disaster charity scams

    September 30, 2022
    This National Hurricane Center graphic shows how the strength and extent of Hurricane Ian's winds changed over its development. The…
  • Beware: Land sharks & recovery scams follow every disaster

    September 29, 2022
    Watch out! Hurricane shark!  Photos like this show up every time sea water rushes into streets. @Gutfeldfox somehow a shark…
  • Tax texting scams are increasing, warns IRS

    September 28, 2022
    Tax crooks know we all are spending more time on our smartphones. That's why con artists are increasing their text…
  • IRS stepping up crypto info and tax collection

    September 27, 2022
    Cryptocurrency continues to make inroads into our daily lives, including our taxes. On Sept. 1, Colorado officially became the first…
  • 4 ways to authorize a tax representative

    September 26, 2022
    If you must have follow-up discussions with the Internal Revenue Service, one of the rights guaranteed under the Taxpayer Bill…
  • MO man gets 8 years for $335M fraud, $615K tax schemes

    September 25, 2022
    Just more than a year ago, a Parkville, Missouri, man pleaded guilty to charges filed in two separate federal investigations.…
  • Inflation’s effect on stocks, as well as on investors’ actions

    September 24, 2022
    Photo by Karolina Grabowska I have money in the stock market. When I was a younger investor, I checked my…
  • Valuing tax-deductible donated clothing & household goods

    September 23, 2022
    You can quit double checking your calendar. It is indeed fall, even if the cooler temperatures haven't gotten the message…
  • File 2019, 2020 tax returns by Sept. 30 to avoid IRS penalty

    September 22, 2022
    If you've yet to file a 2019 or 2020 tax year return, you should get to work on that oversight…
  • Texas BBQ joint employees finally get improperly distributed taxable tips

    September 21, 2022
    Black's, an iconic Central Texas barbecue chain, was caught improperly distributing tip money to managers, instead of the 270 employees…
  • Feb. 15, 2023, new tax deadline for hurricane-hit Puerto Rico

    September 20, 2022
    Satellite image of Hurricane Fiona's landfall on the southwestern corner of Puerto Rico at 3:35 p.m. Atlantic Standard Time on…
  • Treasury’s answer to increasing crypto scams and fraud? More regulation

    September 19, 2022
    If you believe cryptocurrency has democratized financial services and leveled the financial playing field, then have we got a deal…
  • 2.9 million children escaped poverty in 2021 thanks to expanded Child Tax Credit

    September 18, 2022
    Photo by Vidal Balielo Jr. The Child Tax Credit was expanded in 2021 to help families coping with the adverse…
  • 18 states sending residents tax refunds/rebates

    September 17, 2022
    Photo by Alexander Mils So far this year, 17 states have or will issue rebate money to their residents. Massachusetts…
  • IRS seeking VITA and TCE volunteers for 2023 tax season

    September 16, 2022
    You have lots of choices when it comes to helping your neighbors and community. There's even an option if taxes…
  • Gas prices drop, but some states still offer gas tax holidays

    September 15, 2022
    Inflation is still a concern, for consumers and politicians, but it is easing a bit (at least for some consumers).…
  • New website has more on inflation act’s energy tax breaks

    September 14, 2022
    Singer-songwriter James Taylor provided the soundtrack for the White House's Sept. 13 celebration of the enactment of the Inflation Reduction…
  • Some Mississippi taxpayers get more time to file in wake of Jackson’s water crisis

    September 13, 2022
    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District engineers at the O.B. Curtis Water Treatment Plant in Jackson, Mississippi, after…
  • Have a side hustle? Estimated tax payment on that money due by Sept. 15

    September 12, 2022
    The COVID-19 pandemic ignited an explosion of side hustles, with many folks cobbling together multiple independent operations to replace traditional…
  • Lots of NFL football & betting this first Sunday of the season

    September 11, 2022
    Welcome to the first Sunday of the 2022 National Football League season. It's the best day of the week for…
  • Teachers deserve more than the current paltry tax deduction for classroom costs

    September 10, 2022
    Photo by Evelyn Giggles, Flickr CC Schools nationwide are open. That means lots of teachers' bank accounts are taking hits.…
  • Tax pros seek official guidance on hybrid work arrangements

    September 9, 2022
    More companies are pushing to get employees to leave their home workspaces and return to the office. Until that happens…
  • Idaho will become 10th individual flat-tax state in 2023

    September 8, 2022
    Looking up provides a lovely view of the Idaho statehouse dome. Gem State lawmakers, however, recently went the other direction,…
  • Don’t deposit a wrong IRS refund check

    September 7, 2022
    Huell (right) and Patrick, henchmen for AMC's "criminal" criminal lawyer Saul Goodman, take a short break in a Breaking Bad…
  • Offers to accelerate or increase student loan relief are scams

    September 6, 2022
    You've had that student loan for what seems like forever. So naturally, you're eager to take advantage of the debt…
  • Hurricane season 2022 is NOT over! Nicole’s on her way. Prepare now!

    September 5, 2022
    UPDATED, Friday, Dec. 16, 2022: The Internal Revenue Service today announced that Hurricane Nicole victims in Florida now have until…
  • ‘Tax’ typo in $2 taxi fare dispute leads to 2 nights in jail

    September 4, 2022
    One Martha's Vineyard vacationer had lots of questions when he was arrested for tax evasion following a minor traffic accident.…
  • How beer excise taxes hike your tailgating costs

    September 3, 2022
    Photo by Ben Vardi (Ben Vardi, Public Domain) It's the three-day Labor Day holiday weekend marking the end of summer.…
  • IRS current year filing backlog at 8.2 million tax returns

    September 2, 2022
    The Internal Revenue Service says it has made progress this summer in reducing its COVID-created paperwork backlog. In fact, it…
  • 4 tax moves to make this September

    September 1, 2022
    Photo by Kay Bell So how was your summer? Yep, that season officially ended today with the start of Meteorological…
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