Twitter Tax Tips #13

ByKelly Phillips Erb March 15, 2009May 14, 2020

Filling out those tourney brackets? Remember that your winnings (and all gambling winnings) are taxable! #TwitterTaxTip

(For more on twitter tax tips, see my prior explanatory post.)

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Kelly Phillips Erb, known as Taxgirl, is a tax attorney, writer, and speaker who explains tax news, IRS updates, scams, financial crime, and money in plain English.

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What You Can Buy With Your Payroll Tax Cut From Congress
ByKelly Phillips Erb December 25, 2011November 17, 2019

After all of the drama, Congress managed to push through a payroll tax cut extension just before the holidays. The payroll tax cut was extended for two months, saving the average taxpayer a grand total of $166. These days, that won’t get you very far. Depending on where you live, it works out to: 43…

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Twitter Tax Tips #9
ByKelly Phillips Erb March 10, 2009May 16, 2020

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 Kelly Phillips Erb, known as Taxgirl, is a tax attorney, writer, and speaker who explains tax news, IRS updates, scams, financial crime,…

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IRS news/announcements | Just for fun

Tweet, Tweet: IRS Goes Viral
ByKelly Phillips Erb December 7, 2010

You already know that IRS is online and that they have a YouTube Channel… but now they’re tweeting, as well. You can follow the IRS on twitter at @IRSNews. And for the tax geeks among us, they even have a Tax Pros account @IRStaxpros. Kelly Phillips Erb Kelly Phillips Erb, known as Taxgirl, is a…

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Sports and Tax

Olympic & Paralympic Athletes Get Win With New Tax Exemption
ByKelly Phillips Erb October 8, 2016July 22, 2021

Congress has finally provided tax relief for some American taxpayers: medals or prizes awarded during the Olympic and Paralympic games are now tax exempt.

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Sports and Tax | Taxes of the rich and (in)famous

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Heir Says IRS Trying To Improperly Seize Assets
ByKelly Phillips Erb July 28, 2015

As the heir of a long time National Football League (NFL) franchise owner, Hugh Culverhouse Jr. knows a little bit about blindsiding. He just didn’t expect to experience it himself from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). According to Culverhouse, the IRS blindsided him with a demand for payment on a tax liability that doesn’t exist…

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Footballer Messi May Settle Tax Evasion Case For Millions
ByKelly Phillips Erb June 27, 2013July 11, 2020

Goaaaaal! Football phenom, Lionel Messi, has reportedly scored in his battle against the Spanish authorities. The Spanish publication, El Periodico, has announced that the FC Barcelona star has reached an agreement with Spanish tax authorities and will not face tax charges. According to El Periodico, Messi has agreed to pay €15 million ($19,546,500 US) against…

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