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Month: October 2018

A Quick Comparison Of Tax Reform Changes

Kelly Phillips ErbOctober 30, 2018July 31, 2020

Tax reform means some pretty significant changes for taxpayers in 2018. Want to know what’s new? Here’s what you need to know – with charts!

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Phone Spoofing Scam Triggers Social Security Warning

Phone Spoofing Scam Triggers Social Security Warning

Kelly Phillips ErbOctober 29, 2018November 2, 2019

Just weeks after the Social Security Administration (SSA) issued a warning about an impersonation scheme, they are raising an alert about a new scam.

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Fix The Tax Code Friday: Personal Exemptions

Kelly Phillips ErbOctober 26, 2018November 2, 2019

Today’s Fix The Tax Code Friday question: Should Congress set the personal exemption amount to zero permanently?

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The Return Of Getting To Know You Tuesday

Kelly Phillips ErbOctober 24, 2018December 27, 2019

I’m thrilled to announce the return of Getting To Know You Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know.

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It’s Time To Renew Your PTIN

Kelly Phillips ErbOctober 24, 2018July 16, 2020

As part of preparations for the upcoming tax filing season, the IRS is reminding tax professionals that they must renew their PTINs for 2019.

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On This Day In 1931, Capone Sentenced To Prison For Tax Evasion

On This Day In 1931, Capone Sentenced To Prison For Tax Evasion

Kelly Phillips ErbOctober 17, 2018November 2, 2019

Al Capone reportedly boasted, “They can’t collect legal taxes from illegal money.” He found out that wasn’t true when he was sentenced to prison for tax evasion.

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Social Security Checks Will Increase In 2019

Kelly Phillips ErbOctober 12, 2018November 11, 2019

More than 63 million Americans will see an increase in their Social Security and SSI benefits in 2019.

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IRS Announces Relief For Taxpayers Affected By Hurricane Michael

IRS Announces Relief For Taxpayers Affected By Hurricane Michael

Kelly Phillips ErbOctober 12, 2018November 2, 2019

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced tax relief for victims of Hurricane Michael.

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Joe Giudice Will Be Deported To Italy

Kelly Phillips ErbOctober 12, 2018November 4, 2019

‘Real Housewives of New Jersey’ star Teresa Giudice has learned that her husband, Joe, will be deported to Italy after serving time for tax charges.

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Social Security Warns On Phone Scams

Kelly Phillips ErbOctober 10, 2018November 2, 2019

The Social Security Administration issued a warning about an ongoing Office of the Inspector General (OIG) impersonation scheme.

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