Remember those postcard-sized tax returns? They’re here. Sort of. They’re not exactly postcard-sized, but the new form 1040 is smaller than before. The Internal Revenue
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Taxpayers In Some States Will Have Extra Time To File
Despite rumors to the contrary, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has not announced an official start date to the 2019 tax filing season. However, the
Read More12 Days Of Charitable Giving (2018): America’s VetDogs
It’s the second day of my 12 Days of Charitable Giving for 2018. Readers have suggested deserving charities over the past few weeks, and I’ll
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10 Last-Minute Tax-Saving Moves To Consider
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has been advising taxpayers to consider a tax withholding check-up to make sure there are no surprises come tax time. Significant changes,
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How To Make Your Charitable Gift Tax-Deductible
A tax deduction for charitable giving isn’t guaranteed just because you’re feeling generous. As with everything in tax law, it’s important to follow the rules,
Read More12 Days Of Charitable Giving (2018): The Women’s Tax Resolution Center, Inc.
It’s the first day of my 12 Days of Charitable Giving for 2018. Readers have suggested deserving charities over the past few weeks, and I’ll
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I Received A Bogus IRS Email, Too: What To Do If It Happens To You
I did a double take this morning. I was scrolling through my inbox and ran across an email allegedly from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Co-signing For A Tax Loan
Taxpayer asks: Dear Taxgirl: Does H&R Block allow you to use a cosigner for Emerald Advance? Taxgirl says: Emerald Advance is a prepaid card for
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Getting To Know You Tuesday: Virginia La Torre Jeker
Not all U.S. tax work happens on U.S. soil. Just ask Virginia La Torre Jeker, a US tax consultant who has been living and working
Read MoreNew Email Phishing Scams Prompt IRS Warning
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), state tax agencies and the nation’s tax industry are warning taxpayers to be on the lookout for scams at this time of year. The call follows what the IRS refers to as “a surge of new, sophisticated email phishing scams.”
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