Barcelona soccer star Lionel Messi and his father, Jorge, will appeal a Spanish court decision finding the pair guilty of tax fraud.
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Soccer Star Lionel Messi Found Guilty Of Tax Evasion, Sentenced To 21 Months In Prison
A Spanish court has found Argentine footballer Lionel Messi guilty of tax fraud. The soccer superstar has been sentenced to 21 months in prison.
Read MorePractically Untouchable: Going Offshore Still Has Benefits
In the Cayman Islands it’s a crime to even inquire about a person’s accounts, let alone to disclose their contents.
Read MoreOn July 4, A Declaration Of Independence From British Taxes And British Rule
On July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Continental Congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration of Independence is exactly what it sounds like: an announcement to the world that the United States of America was declaring its independence from King George III and Great Britain.
Read MoreEverything Parents Should Know About Filing Taxes Giveaway
It’s a giveaway! To celebrate the launch of Ask The Taxgirl: Everything Parents Should Know About Filing Taxes, we’re giving away free copies to 20 lucky readers. Here’s what you need to know.
Read MoreDentist Who Pleaded Guilty To Tax Evasion Braces For Prison After Sentencing
For years, Las Vegas-area dentist, Leslie Kotler, hid his salary in bogus trusts an effort to avoid paying taxes. This week, Kotler learned the consequences of his actions.
Read More10 Things To Know Before You Say Yes To A Summer Job
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.
Read MoreAccio! Harry Potter Star Rupert Grint Hopes To Summon £1m Tax Refund
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.
Read MoreIRS Stopped $1.1 Billion In Fraudulent Refunds In 2016 Due To Increased Focus On Security
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.
Read More12 Tips For Claiming Summer Camp Expenses On Your Taxes
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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