May 2nd, 2008
I’ve received a ton of complaints about the size of the rebate checks once actually in hand. Apparently, a number of folks have not received the anticipated amount…
Be sure and check out this list of why your rebate might be less than anticipated and give the IRS tax rebate calculator a whirl.
To date, the […]
By Kelly -- 9 comments
May 2nd, 2008
I mean, his legal appeal, of course. I don’t get his media appeal - other than White Men Can’t Jump, which was admittedly entertaining, I am not a fan. Blade, in particular, just isn’t my cup of tea.
That said, in legal news, lawyers for Wesley Snipes have filed notice with the […]
By Kelly -- 1 comment
May 1st, 2008
Finally.
The IRS has a feature available on its web site where you can check the status of your rebate. Visit “Where’s My Stimulus Payment?” and have on hand your legal name, filing status, Social Security number and number of exemptions shown on your 2007 return. You must have filed your tax return at […]
By Kelly -- 92 comments
April 30th, 2008
I have received a ton of emails asking about the status of the tax rebates, many sounding quite desperate.
First of all, I have to say that the level of concern about the timing of payments is really discouraging and indicative of the severe state of our economy. Taxpayers are telling me that they need […]
By Kelly -- 2 comments
April 26th, 2008
Take note: The IRS has announced that users of the Where’s My Refund? feature may experience intermittent outages on Sunday, April 27, 2008 between the hours of 1:00 a.m. – 6:00 a.m. EST.
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By Kelly -- 9 comments
April 26th, 2008
Whew. Tax Day has come and gone. Maybe you’re waiting on a refund - not the rebate (that’s something different) - but a refund.
If at least 28 days has passed since you filed, you can check with the IRS to find out the status of your refund.
You can:
Call the IRS Refund Hotline at […]
By Kelly -- 0 comments
April 24th, 2008
After being sentenced to the maximum three years in federal prison for his convictions on tax evasion charges, Wesley Snipes vowed to appeal.
Interestingly, just before the sentence was announced, Snipes asked the court to show mercy and paid $5 million. His checks were cashed - to be applied towards the amount Snipes allegedly owes […]
By Kelly -- 8 comments
April 24th, 2008
If you’d like to read the entire argument made in favor of the maximum sentence, you can read the US Sentencing Memorandum here by downloading it as a pdf (it’s 37 pages!).
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By Kelly -- 2 comments
April 24th, 2008
A reader asked what the “per day” sentencing would be in the Wesley Snipes tax trial… What a great question!
If the maximum sentence of three years was imposed for the alleged $2.7 million dollars that Wesley Snipes evaded in tax (according to prosecutors), that works out to one day served for every $2,465.75 in […]
By Kelly -- 6 comments
April 16th, 2008
Taxpayer asks:
I was told to put 1040 and my SS# on the check, which I have done in a rush (yesterday). Today I see a small notice informing me to make check out to US Treasury RATHER than IRS. I’d like to think it’s no big deal. but - I’d like to believe in Santa […]
By Kelly -- 2 comments
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