With tax season set to open today, the scammers are already prepared. Be on the lookout for scams, including phishing scams, which might make your personal and financial information vulnerable to thieves.
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Another State Puts Brakes On Tax Refunds, Citing Concerns About Identity Theft
North Dakota has announced that it will slow the issuance of tax refunds this season in an effort to try and stop identity theft-related tax fraud. It’s the second state to do so this season. Tax season opens today.
Read MoreWhy Justice Matters: The Income Tax Trial Of Dr. Martin Luther King
In 1960, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., made news as being the first person ever criminally charged in the state of Alabama on tax fraud. Here’s the story.
Read More12 Questions To Ask When Choosing A Tax Preparer
Looking to hire a tax professional this tax season? Here are 12 questions to ask when choosing a tax preparer.
Read MoreIRS Announces Free File Now Open, More Than 70% Of Taxpayers Can E-File For Free
Looking to file your tax return for free? IRS has announced that Free File is open and available to more than 70%, or 100 million, taxpayers.
Read MoreWhen To Expect Your Forms W-2, 1099, & More In 2016 (And What To Do If Your Tax Forms Are Late)
Looking for your tax forms? If you haven’t yet received a form W-2 or 1099, here’s a list of when those forms are due and what to do if you haven’t received yours by the due date.
Read MoreState Of The Union 2016 – LIVE
State of the Union address 2016.
Read MoreEverybody Wins At Powerball: How Playing The Numbers Benefits Schools, Seniors, Taxpayers, & More
Where exactly does the money go when you buy your Powerball ticket? States that participate in the Powerball already have a plan to spend those dollars – even if the big winner is from another state.
Read MoreJackson Hewitt Teams Up With American Express To Target The Underbanked This Tax Season
This year, as part of an outreach effort to the unbanked and underbanked, taxpayers who have their taxes prepared at Jackson Hewitt can opt to have their federal tax refund added to an American Express Serve account. American Express Serve is a reloadable prepaid account backed by American Express.
Read MoreNo, You Can’t Actually File Your Tax Return Early (And More Info About Tax Refunds)
The IRS will begin processing tax returns on January 19, 2016. You can get a start on tax season now by having your return prepared but it won’t speed up the IRS.
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