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Month: June 2016

10 Things To Know Before You Say Yes To A Summer Job

Kelly Phillips ErbJune 30, 2016

Thinking about taking that summer job? From overtime rules to filling out tax forms to getting paid for an internship, here are 10 things you need to know before you say yes.

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Accio! Harry Potter Star Rupert Grint Hopes To Summon £1m Tax Refund

Kelly Phillips ErbJune 28, 2016

Harry Potter star Rupert Grint is in court seeking a refund worth approximately £1 million ($1.33 million U.S.) as part of a tax dispute.

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IRS Stopped $1.1 Billion In Fraudulent Refunds In 2016 Due To Increased Focus On Security

Kelly Phillips ErbJune 28, 2016

From January through April 2016, the IRS stopped $1.1 billion in fraudulent refunds claimed by identity thieves on more than 171,000 tax returns, a nearly 50% boost from last year’s dollars, announced IRS Commissioner John Koskinen today at a Security Summit update. The update featured appearances by Security Summit partners, including H&R Block CEO Bill Cobb; Intuit CEO Brad Smith; and GreenDot CEO Steve Streit.

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12 Tips For Claiming Summer Camp Expenses On Your Taxes

Kelly Phillips ErbJune 27, 2016

If your family is anything like mine, with school out, summer becomes a whirlwind of vacations and summer camp – especially for working parents who depend on summer camp for child care. Fortunately, expenses associated with summer camp may result in a tax break in the form of the child care credit so long as they are work-related. Follows are 12 tips for claiming summer camp expenses on your taxes.

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IRS Puts Brakes On E-Filing PINs After More Automated Attacks

Kelly Phillips ErbJune 24, 2016

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that the Electronic Filing Personal Identity Numbers (e-filing PIN) tool is no longer available on IRS.gov or by toll-free phone.

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As Markets Fall On Brexit News, Understanding When A Loss Isn't Really A Loss

Kelly Phillips ErbJune 24, 2016

In a record-breaking referendum, a majority of voters opted for the United Kingdom to exit the European Union. At the news, markets dropped, worrying investors. But did you actually lose money? Here’s how to understand realized losses from losses on paper.

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IRS Targeting Scandal: Citizens United, Lois Lerner And The $20M Tax Saga That Won't Go Away

Kelly Phillips ErbJune 24, 2016

In 2013, Acting Director of Exempt Organizations at IRS, Lois Lerner, apologized to tax lawyers for the IRS’s inappropriate targeting of political groups. Her comments set off a chain of events that would fire officials and consider impeachment proceedings for IRS Commissioner Koskinen’s actions.

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Ryan Again Vows To Repeal Obamacare, Unveils GOP Alternative

Kelly Phillips ErbJune 23, 2016

Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-WI) had promised that the Republicans in the House would offer a proposal that would replace Obamacare. This week, he revealed the plan, which relies on individual tax credits as well as expanding health savings accounts (HSAs).

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'Dance Moms' Star Abby Lee Miller Reaches Deal With Feds, Will Plead Guilty

Kelly Phillips ErbJune 22, 2016

“Dance Moms” star Abby Lee Miller has made a deal with federal prosecutors in the criminal cases filed against her and will enter a guilty plea.

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When Raising A Child Costs $245,340, It Pays To Strategize For Tax Breaks

Kelly Phillips ErbJune 22, 2016May 21, 2020

FORBES launches a new eBook – “Ask The Taxgirl: Everything Parents Should Know About Filing Taxes”

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