Twitter Tax Tips #9
Double check Social Security numbers on your return. Incorrect SSNs are the 2nd most common tax return error. #TwitterTaxTip
(For more on twitter tax tips, see my prior explanatory post.)
Kelly Phillips Erb, known as Taxgirl, is a tax attorney, writer, and speaker who explains taxes, IRS news, financial crime, scams, and the law in plain English.
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