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Month: February 2016

Understanding Your Tax Forms: Form 1099-A, Acquisition Or Abandonment Of Secured Property

Kelly Phillips ErbFebruary 5, 2016January 20, 2022

Trying to figure out your tax forms? Here’s the fifth in my handy-dandy forms primer: 1099-A, Acquisition Or Abandonment Of Secured Property.

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Identity Theft A Concern As Two Tax Preparation Software Companies Announce Unusual Activity

Kelly Phillips ErbFebruary 5, 2016January 20, 2022

Identity theft continues to be a concern this tax season with two tax preparation software companies reporting unusual activity involving their customers. Tax preparation software companies TaxSlayer and TaxAct have reported suspicious account activity.

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Update: IRS Website Back Online, Tax Refunds Unaffected

Kelly Phillips ErbFebruary 4, 2016January 20, 2022

Don’t believe the hype: IRS says refunds are unaffected by the temporary website shutdown. Here’s the latest information.

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IRS Website Hit With Hardware Failure, Some Refund & Payment Tools Unavailable

Kelly Phillips ErbFebruary 3, 2016January 20, 2022

If you tried to access the IRS website today and had difficulties, you aren’t alone. The IRS has announced that they suffered a hardware failure today. Here’s what it means.

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#100MoneyTips Now Available As An eBook

Kelly Phillips ErbFebruary 3, 2016January 20, 2022

What started out as a project for the Investment Team at Forbes has turned into an eBook. I’m excited to present our #100MoneyTips book with

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All You Need To Know About Money: #100MoneyTips

Kelly Phillips ErbFebruary 3, 2016January 20, 2022

In January of 2016, the Investment Team put together a series of primers – from taxes to employee benefits to life insurance and everything in between – the 100 Things You Absolutely Need To Know About Money Before You’re 35. We were blown away by the reception and honored to be asked by readers to put the pieces together in a compilation. We listened. Today, we’re proud to launch our e-book, which includes all 100 things in one easy reference.

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Congressman’s Son Sentenced To Five Years In Prison On Fraud & Tax Charges

Kelly Phillips ErbFebruary 2, 2016January 20, 2022

Chaka Fattah Jr., the son of Rep. Chaka Fattah (D-PA), was sentenced today to five years in prison for fraud and tax charges.

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Fake TurboTax Emails Make The Rounds As Taxpayers Are Warned To Be Diligent During Tax Season

Kelly Phillips ErbFebruary 2, 2016January 20, 2022

Inbox filled with emails advising that TurboTax is offline? IRS needs more information? Chances are, it’s a scam.

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Understanding Your Tax Forms: 1099-MISC, Miscellaneous Income

Kelly Phillips ErbFebruary 2, 2016January 20, 2022

Trying to figure out your tax forms? Here’s the fourth in my handy-dandy forms primer: 1099-MISC, Miscellaneous Income.

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Understanding Your Tax Forms 2016: 1098, Mortgage Interest Statement

Kelly Phillips ErbFebruary 1, 2016January 20, 2022

Trying to figure out your tax forms? Here’s the third in my handy-dandy forms primer: 1098, Mortgage Interest Statement.

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