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Baffled by Bitcoin? In the dark over Litecoin but find Ethereum engaging?No matter what your attitude toward the use of virtual currency, the Internal Revenue Service wants you to know that there’s…
In our last post, we laid out this year’s “Dirty Dozen” tax scams as ranked by the Internal Revenue Service. The annual list looks at the worst scams likely to beset taxpayers and tax pros during the…
Every tax season, the Internal Revenue Service releases what it terms the “Dirty Dozen” list of top tax scams. While some of the scams listed may not change from year to year—if the bad guys find a…
Somewhere between the time we start our work careers and the time we finally retire, life happens. During that time span, many taxpayers feel the need to dip into their Individual Retirement Account…
Read more about Things to Remember About Early Withdrawals from Retirement Plans
It’s been a rough winter for residents of the Northeast: three severe winter storms in just two months. Fortunately, the IRS is helping to take a little of the bite out of the winter wind for those most affected.…
Read more about Winter Storms Prompt IRS to Grant Relief to Businesses
About a million taxpayers could have some cash waiting for them, provided they file their 2014 income tax returns.…
Read more about $1 Billion in Refunds Still Unclaimed from 2014 Returns
A recent court case highlights reasons behind a change in IRS procedure in how the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) deals with complaints.…
In a year where income taxes have been a big headline-grabber, a new survey shows a couple of other directions our money goes. WalletHub, a financial information and education site for consumers, puts together a list of the best and worst states for real-estate property taxes every year.…
The first of many refunds claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) should make their way to their respective taxpayers very soon. The Internal Revenue Service says some returns have cleared the verification process and could appear in bank accounts this week.…
Read more about Coming to Bank Accounts Soon: EITC and ACTC Refunds
The $400 billion Bipartisan Budget Act that President Trump signed on February 9 retroactively renews several 2017 tax benefits, including three the IRS believes taxpayers are most likely to claim early in tax season.…
