Social Security benefits will increase in 2014 – but not by much. Why will benefits remain low? And could we see even smaller increases in the future?
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10 Things You Need To Know About Marriage & Taxes
Marital status matters when it comes to federal income taxes. Here’s what you need to know about getting married.
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IRS Criminal Investigation Department Gets Serious About Tax ID Thefts
Identity theft related tax fraud is one of the most serious concerns at IRS today. What’s being done about it? I talked to IRS-Criminal Investigations about ongoing efforts to get the bad guys and found out some surprising details about targets, enforcements and the staggering amounts of tax dollars involved.
Read MoreVatican Suspends ‘Bishop Of Bling’ Over $40 Million Home Renovation
Pope Francis has suspended a German bishop – dubbed the “Bishop of Bling” – whose $42 million home renovation has outraged the Catholic Church. The lavish renovations, together with other spending allegations, has raised questions about church revenue, much of which is raised through the government. What will this mean for Germany? And is it ever a good idea to mix church and state?
Read MoreIRS Issues More Guidance On Post-Shutdown Operations
IRS has been back to work almost a week. But with reports of backlogs and piled up correspondence, what does it mean for taxpayers?
Read MoreIRS Announces Delayed Start To 2014 Tax Season
The Internal Revenue Service has announced that tax season will open late – again. Last year, the fiscal cliff deal delayed tax season. This year, the shutdown is to blame. When can taxpayers expect to file?
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How To Lose Your Identity In Five Easy Steps
Identity theft continues to plague Americans. With the click of a mouse, your entire life can be turned upside down. And it can all start out with something as simple as handing out your Social Security number at the doctor’s office…
Read MoreMassive Tax Fraud Takedown During Government Shutdown
Most of the government was shutdown mid-October – but that didn’t stop law enforcement from a massive take down in an ongoing effort to stamp out criminal tax fraud in South Florida.
Read MoreHow Twitter Hopes To Reduce Its Tax Bill (In 140 Characters Or Less)
The internet is aflutter with the news that Twitter is jumping on the Irish corporate tax bandwagon a la Apple. Will taxpayers react in quite the same way?
Read MoreMaradona, Football’s Former ‘Golden Boy,’ Served In Italy For $53M Tax Debt
Diego Maradona, football’s “Golden Boy” has been served with papers in Italy allowing tax officials to freeze his assets in an effort to pay off tens of millions of dollars in outstanding tax liabilities.
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