It’s not unusual to hear reports of corruption in tax offices in some states in India. Taxpayers have come to understand that it’s a way
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IRS Taps Student Loan Agencies
There are very few people that I like dealing with less than the folks who administer my student loans for law school. Undergrad, I managed
Read MoreShould Millionaires Be Eligible For Unemployment Benefits?
Last week, the Department of Labor released the latest unemployment figures. The good news is that the unemployment rate fell by 0.4% to 8.6% in
Read MoreGOP Links Payroll Tax Cuts To Pipeline Approval
Here’s why people really hate Congress: these days, it’s all shenanigans. It’s not “what can I do for you?” so much as “what can I
Read MoreAre Christmas Loans & RALs Your Only Options For Holiday Shopping?
While some indicators point towards an economy on the mend (including steady inflation rates and strong Black Friday sales), it’s clear that many Americans are
Read MoreOnline Sales Continue To Puzzle Holiday Shoppers
I hate to shop. I don’t have the patience for it. I have three kids and if you’ve ever been behind me in line at
Read MoreSenate Votes No On Payroll Tax Cuts
Ooh, talk about efficiency. Here I was totally expecting the Senate to at least pretend to entertain extending the payroll tax cut until tomorrow. Instead,
Read MoreDoes The IRS Owe You Money?
The IRS has announced that it has $153.3 million in undelivered tax refund checks because of mailing address errors. There are 99,123 taxpayers who are
Read MoreObama Warns Congress About Payroll Tax: Don’t Be A Grinch
It’s getting chilly in Pennsylvania… You can almost (almost) sense that Christmas is on the way. It’s no wonder then that President Obama would invoke
Read MoreForm 5471 Email Is Bogus
Yes, it’s another spammy email purporting to be from the IRS. This one has, as its subject, “IRS-SUBJ1” and claims to be from the IRS
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