Taxes From A To Z (2016): B Is For Backup Withholding.
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FBAR, FATCA Filings Top 1 Million
More than 1 million Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (more commonly, FBARs) were filed in 2015, a record high. Under the Banking Secrecy Act (BSA) and Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), US taxpayers with foreign accounts are under more scrutiny than ever.
Read MoreTaxes From A To Z (2016): A Is For Advance Payment Of The Premium Tax Credit (APTC)
Taxes from A to Z: A is for Advance Payment Of The Premium Tax Credit (APTC).
Read MoreIRS Alerts Taxpayers To New Tax Season Related Phone Scam
A scam where callers posing as IRS agents reach out to taxpayers in an effort to steal money has netted tens of millions of dollars to thieves. Now, identity thieves are trying a new version of the IRS phone scam.
Read MoreOn Pi Day, A Peek At Your Piece Of The National Tax Pie
It’s National Pi Day! In celebration, here’s a peek at your piece of the national tax pie.
Read MoreMarch Madness Tax & Tournament Tips
It’s Selection Sunday! Thinking of participating in a NCAA Tournament pool this year – either at the office or among friends? Here are some stat and tax tips in mind as you make your picks.
Read MoreWhen You Spring Forward For Daylight Saving Time, It's All About Energy Policy
It’s Daylight Saving Time again! It’s all about the farmers, right? And saving energy? Er, not so much. Here’s what’s really behind Daylight Saving Time in the U.S.
Read MoreFiguring Out Your Form W-4: How Many Allowances Should You Claim?
Confused about your form W-4? Not sure how many allowances to claim? Zero? One? The maximum? Here’s what you need to know.
Read MoreFun During Tax Season: Tax Haiku
It’s my mostly annual and wildly popular taxgirl Tax Haiku! Here’s how you can write a tax haiku (俳句).
Read MoreDoes The IRS Have Your Money? Nearly $1 Billion In Old Tax Refunds Outstanding
Does the IRS have your money? Nearly $1 billion in tax refunds will expire if taxpayers don’t claim their money by Tax Day.
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