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Month: February 2017

Live Blog, Annotated: Trump Address To Joint Session Of Congress

Kelly Phillips ErbFebruary 28, 2017

It’s our live coverage of President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress.

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Popular Fashion Line LuLaRoe Sued Over Sales Tax Charges

Kelly Phillips ErbFebruary 27, 2017

Fashion company LuLaRoe has been hit with a federal lawsuit related to the collection of sales tax.

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Updated: Here's How That Historic Oscars Mix-up Happened

Kelly Phillips ErbFebruary 27, 2017

There was chaos for a few moments last night when Oscar history was made following the announcement of the wrong winner for Best Picture. Here’s how it happened.

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Taxgirl Goes To The Movies (Oscars Edition): Arrival

Kelly Phillips ErbFebruary 26, 2017

It’s Taxgirl Goes To The Movies (Oscars edition)! Curious about the potential tax consequences of activities in your favorite movies? Here’s the rundown. First up: Arrival.

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Only Two People Already Know Who Won The Oscars (But They’re Not Telling)

Kelly Phillips ErbFebruary 26, 2017May 19, 2020

Only two people know the Oscar winners before the big night – but they’re not telling. Martha Ruiz and Brian Cullinan count the ballots and secure the winners. Here’s what else you need to know.

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Money For Nothing: How Congress Turned Worthless Paper Into Currency

Kelly Phillips ErbFebruary 25, 2017

Happy Greenbacks Day! Today marks the 155th anniversary of the Legal Tender Act of 1862, an act in which Congress authorizing the printing of currency.

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Fix The Tax Code Friday: Estate Tax Repeal

Kelly Phillips ErbFebruary 24, 2017

It’s Fix The Tax Code Friday! Today’s focus is federal estate tax repeal.

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10 Ways To (Mostly) Avoid An IRS Audit

10 Ways To (Mostly) Avoid An IRS Audit

Kelly Phillips ErbFebruary 23, 2017September 29, 2020

It’s tax season. If you have anxiety about your tax return, here are 10 ways to lower the odds of getting audited this tax season.

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Ivanka Trump Jewelry Licensee Hit With Tax Lien

Kelly Phillips ErbFebruary 23, 2017May 19, 2020

A tax warrant has been filed against Madison Avenue Diamonds LLC T/A Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry by the State of New York on January 27, 2017, for allegedly not remitting sales tax.

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IRS 'Dirty Dozen' Tax Scams For 2017 Include ID Theft & Bogus Refunds

Kelly Phillips ErbFebruary 22, 2017

Each year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issues a list of common tax schemes and scams they call the “Dirty Dozen.” Taxpayers can fall victim to these scams at any time but they tend to peak during tax filing season. Here’s a summary of this year’s “Dirty Dozen.”

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