Check that envelope before you send out your tax return: you might need less postage. The cost of stamps is about to drop – about a week before Tax Day.
Read MoreMonth: March 2016
Remembering One Woman's Ultimate Tax Protest On International Women's Day
On International Women’s Day, I take a look back at one woman’s sacrifice to fight an oppressive tax and make life better for her people. Here is Nengali’s story.
Read MoreTax Season Proving Confusing (Again) For Taxpayers Affected By Obamacare
As tax season rolls on, H&R Block reports that penalties are up for taxpayers who don’t have health care coverage and don’t otherwise qualify for an exemption. The number of taxpayers who have to pay back those healthcare credits is also up. What’s down? Tax refunds.
Read MoreAfter Security Review, IRS Shuts Down Online IP PIN Tool
After an “ongoing security review,” the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that it has temporarily suspended the Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) tool on the IRS website.
Read MoreUnderstanding Your Tax Forms 2016: 1099-G, Certain Government Payments
Understanding your tax forms 2016! Next in our handy-dandy series, it’s 1099-G, Certain Government Payments.
Read MoreUnderstanding Your Tax Forms 2016: 1099-B, Proceeds From Broker & Barter Exchange Transactions
It’s the next in my handy-dandy primer on your tax forms for 2016. This time, we examine form 1099-B, Proceeds From Broker and Barter Exchange Transactions.
Read MoreCouple Indicted For Failure To Report Income From Online Sales (Selling Stolen Property Didn't Help)
The Department of Justice has announced that Daniel Balson and Renee Balson, of Greensboro, North Carolina, have been charged with one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States and to commit bank fraud, one count of bank fraud and five counts of wire fraud. The devil is in the details.
Read MoreUnderstanding Your Tax Forms 2016: SSA-1099, Social Security Benefits
Trying to figure out your tax forms? Here’s the next in my handy-dandy forms primer: SSA-1099, Social Security Benefits.
Read MoreLive Blog: The Republican Presidential Debate (March 3, 2016)
I’m live blogging the GOP Debate for today, March 3, 2016. The candidates who are scheduled to appear include Trump, Cruz, Rubio and Kasich – a shorter stage for sure. Expect questions on those Trump tax returns and Mitt Romney.
Read MoreIRS Reports Fewer Tax Returns Received, Higher Average Refund As Tax Season Rolls
IRS says the average tax refund issued is higher this year than last year. What else do the tax season statistics say about e-file, returns received and visits to the IRS website? Here’s what you need to know so far.
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