- March 25, 2022State-by-State breakout of possibly forfeited refund money The Internal Revenue Service is once again holding a vast amount of money…
- March 24, 2022The iconic Hollywood sign is still there, but films no longer are limited to Los Angeles backlots. They're made across…
- March 23, 2022One of the big selling points of taking your taxes electronic is that the Internal Revenue Service's turnaround is quicker.…
- March 22, 2022Tax payments have come a long way since this 1939 painted window suggestion. (New York Public Library image) Tax Day…
- March 21, 2022Imgur-Finextra Organized crowdfunding has been around for 25 years. It's helped people make ends meet, cover emergency expenses, make movies,…
- March 20, 2022Does your tax bill seem too big? You are not alone in thinking that, according to a recent survey. Every…
- March 19, 2022Photo by Anna Shvets from Pexels Inflation is the biggest domestic, and political, concern right now. And after months of waiting, the…
- March 18, 2022Homeowners know that keeping a residence in shape is a continual effort. Most of the time, we're just trying to…
- March 17, 2022Tax Day 2022 is a month away. That means lot of us are finally getting serious about filling out…
- March 16, 2022Volodymyr Zelenskyy, president of Ukraine, made an emotional plea to U.S. lawmakers for more help as his country battles Russian…
- March 15, 2022March Madness, the name of the annual NCAA men's basketball tournament, begins today. The betting on the games began Sunday,…
- March 14, 2022Since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 nearly doubled the standard deduction amounts, even more people have…
- March 13, 2022IRS office in New York City. (Photo by Matthew Bisanz via Wikipedia Commons) Almost six months into Uncle Sam's current…
- March 12, 2022Ready to take a break from your 2021 taxes? I have just the diversion. You can read all about the…
- March 11, 2022The IRS regularly sends out postcards, like this one that arrived in my snail mail box, seeking new employees. This…
- March 10, 2022When folks call the IRS for help, they often get the feeling that this 1914 switchboard is how the agency…
- March 9, 2022FSA Store Medical flexible savings accounts are a great tax break. This workplace-provided benefit allows you to put money into…
- March 8, 2022It's not a literally blank computer screen, but the IRS and White House Child Tax Credit portals aren't accepting input…
- March 7, 2022Before COVID-19 (remember that far back?), VITA volunteers operated in more open spaces, like here at this United Way location…
- March 6, 2022Photo by Kevin Bidwell from Pexels Need in-person help with a tax issue? Then mark your calendar for Saturday, March…
- March 5, 2022Abandoned Russian tank in Ukraine (Rob Lee via Twitter) The Russian invasion of Ukraine is the latest reminder that wars…
- March 4, 2022Tanker unloading crude oil (Photo by Hervé Cozanet, Marine-Marchande/Wikipedia Commons) Energy is on a lot of folks' minds right now.…
- March 3, 2022Scenic overlooks, like this view of the Austin skyline from my suburban neighborhood, can be lovely. But when it comes…
- March 2, 2022Don't let filing your taxes scare you. Take that fear and turn it into awareness of common Form 1040 mistakes…
- March 1, 2022Photo by Bich Tran from Pexels Sure, taxes are due on April 18 (this year), but March is big tax…
- February 28, 2022Fotolia As you finish up your 2021 tax year Form 1040, make sure you don't miss your charitable deductions. No,…
- February 27, 2022SoFiStadium.com It's a Sunday afternoon, so of course I'm channel surfing watching sports. Not only are the various athletic offerings…
February 26, 2022Gas prices are pinching American drivers' budgets. Some on Capitol Hill are calling for a federal gas tax holiday. Don't…- February 25, 2022Some of my friends are done with COVID-19, and have taken to traveling again, both within the United States and…
- February 24, 2022Welcome to your first tax return filing. Yes, it can be frustrating, but these tips should help make your initiation…
- February 23, 2022Pixabay via Pexels We're well into the 2022 tax filing season, meaning most of us have received the documents we…
- February 22, 2022Photo by cottonbro from Pexels If you're not comfortable with facial identification being part of the Internal Revenue Service personal…
- February 21, 2022Reviewed and updated on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024 Today is the federal holiday celebrating George Washington's birthday. That's it. Just…
- February 20, 2022Taxpayer Advocacy Panel members provide information on how to improve the IRS at the agency's annual Tax Forums. (Photo courtesy…
- February 19, 2022via GIPHY Getting fired is never fun. Most of us have been there or have a family member or close…
- February 18, 2022The U.S. Department of Education announced this week the cancelation of another $415 million in federal student loan debt. This batch…
- February 17, 2022Many taxpayers (and tax professionals) have felt frustrated in trying to get help from the IRS over the last few…
- February 16, 2022New phishing scam targets tax pros, but everyone needs to be on guard The Internal Revenue Service today warned tax…
- February 15, 2022The 2022 tax filing season is off to a strong start. In its first two weeks, from Jan. 24 to Feb. 4,…
- February 14, 2022Every payer of $10 or more in interest earnings, even the Internal Revenue Service, should issue recipients a Form 1099-INT.…
