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Year: 2016

50 Perfectly Legal Ways To Get Money & Benefits Without Paying Taxes

Kelly Phillips ErbDecember 24, 2016

Gross income is defined at 26 USC §61 as “all income from whatever source derived.” The Tax Code goes on to exclude a number of items. Here are 50 sources of money and benefits that aren’t taxable for federal income tax purposes.

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What To Consider Before Paying Christmas Bills With A Tax Refund Loan

Kelly Phillips ErbDecember 23, 2016

Making last minute Christmas purchases? If you’re planning on paying your Christmas bills with your tax refund check, you may want to think again: the

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12 Days Of Charitable Giving 2016: Police Unity Tour

Kelly Phillips ErbDecember 23, 2016

It’s the 12 Days Of Charitable Giving 2016. Today’s charity is the Police Unity Tour.

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12 Days Of Charitable Giving 2016: The Forge Initiative

Kelly Phillips ErbDecember 22, 2016

It’s the 12 Days Of Charitable Giving 2016! Today’s charitable organization is The Forge Initiative.

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'Grinch' Charged With Stealing Toys From Charity To Promote Tax Business

Kelly Phillips ErbDecember 22, 2016

“A Grinch.” That’s how the Polk County Sheriff’s Office described 38-year-old Tammy Strickland of Eagle Lake, Florida, who was arrested and charged with numerous crimes after authorities alleged she fabricated applications in an effort to steal toys from Toys for Tots.

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12 Days Of Charitable Giving 2016: Charity: water

Kelly Phillips ErbDecember 21, 2016

It’s the fourth day of the 12 Days of Charitable Giving 2016. Today’s featured organization is charity: water.

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As ITIN Numbers Expire, IRS Says To Renew Now To Avoid Refund Delays

Kelly Phillips ErbDecember 21, 2016

Time is running out for many ITIN holders who need to file a federal income tax return in 2017 and want to avoid a long

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12 Days Of Charitable Giving 2016: Committee To Protect Journalists

Kelly Phillips ErbDecember 20, 2016

It’s the third day of my 12 Days of Charitable Giving. Today’s charity: the Committee to Protect Journalists.

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12 Days Of Charitable Giving 2016: Cure Alzheimer's Fund

Kelly Phillips ErbDecember 19, 2016

It’s day two of the 12 Days of Charitable Giving 2016. Today’s charity is Alzheimer’s Fund Cure (also known as “Alzheimer’s Disease Research Foundation”).

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Portland Plans To Tax Companies Who Pay CEOs 100 Times More Than Workers

Kelly Phillips ErbDecember 19, 2016

Portland will become the first city in the country to impose a surtax on companies whose chief executive officers earn more than 100 times the pay of their workers.

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