FC Barcelona superstar Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, known to most of the world simply as Neymar, has been ordered by a Brazilian court to pay a €100,000 ($109,374 US) fine for unpaid taxes.
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Understanding Your Tax Forms 2016: W-2, Wage & Tax Statement
Trying to figure out your tax forms? Here’s the first in my handy dandy forms primer: W-2, Wage & Tax Statement.
Read More‘Bug’ Exposes Uber Driver’s Tax Info, Including Name and Social Security Number
Uber drivers were worried for the privacy of their personal data after one driver had her information exposed over the internet. The on demand car company is blaming the incident on a “bug.”
Read MoreFocus On Identity Theft & Tax Fraud Remains High At IRS Despite Dip In Prosecutions
As tax season opens, identity theft remains a priority at the Internal Revenue Service. It sits atop the list of concerns addressed in the IRS-CI Annual Report for fiscal year 2015. The address also looks at the impact of criminal investigations and sentencing of high profile cases that year.
Read MoreExecutors Seek $100 Million For Work On Estate Of “Queen Of Mean”
The executors of Helmsley’s estate have submitted a bill for services rendered totalling $100 million. The Office of the Attorney General of New York has stepped in to challenge the bill, claiming that more of the estate of the former “Queen of Mean” should go to charity.
Read More11 Tips To Protect You From Identity Theft & Related Tax Fraud
Identity theft tops the list of taxpayer concerns for 2016. And it’s not all in your head: a 2015 Identity Fraud Study, released by Javelin Strategy & Research, found that identity thieves stole $16 billion from 12.7 million U.S. consumers in 2014. The more you know about how to protect yourself, the better chance you have to not be a victim. Here are 11 tips help you protect yourself from identity theft and identity theft related tax fraud:
Read MoreFC Barcelona Defender Mascherano Sentenced As Messi Tax Trial Date Is Set
FC Barcelona’s tax troubles continue as Javier Mascherano has pleaded guilty to two counts of tax fraud and has been sentenced. His teammate, Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi, still awaits trial on tax charges.
Read MoreDo You Need To File A Tax Return In 2016?
Do you need to file a tax return in 2016? Here’s what you need to know.
Read MoreYet Another State Announces A Delay In Tax Refunds, Citing Fraud Concerns
Yet another state has announced a delay in issuing tax refunds: South Carolina joins North Dakota and Illinois in slowing the issuance of tax refunds due to concerns over tax fraud. Utah has also slowed tax refunds by design.
Read MoreIRS, Tax Preparers Report ‘Smooth Opening’ On First Day Of Tax Season
Tax season is open! On January 19, 2016, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) officially opened tax season – and so far, so good.
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