On Sunday, the Philadelphia Eagles will face down reigning Super Bowl champions New England Patriots in a fight for football greatness. But the real winner of the day may be Minnesota – thanks to taxes.
Read MoreYear: 2018
What You Need To Know About Identity Theft & Tax Returns
With tax season in full swing, identity theft related tax fraud has become a hot topic. While taking steps to protect yourself from identity theft is always smart, it’s important that you don’t get too caught up in the hype. Here are five things you need to know about identity theft and tax returns.
Read MoreIRS Issues Reminders About W-2 Identity Theft Scam
Tax forms were due to most taxpayers yesterday (click here for more about due dates) but that doesn’t mean that scammers are taking a break. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) continues to remind taxpayers about a form W-2 phishing scam that could make the rounds again in 2018.
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Tax Refund Challenge: When Things Don’t Go As Planned
Tax season opens today. If you received a tax refund check, how would you spend it? Here’s my answer.
Read MoreHere’s What’s New On Your 2017 Tax Return
With tax season for the 2017 tax year just around the corner, taxpayers want to know what’s new for 2017. Here’s what you need to know about changes to your 2017 tax returns (the one you’ll be filing beginning on Monday).
Read MoreWhy You Might Have Been Turned Down For A Refund Anticipation Loan
Some taxpayers use a tax Refund Anticipation Loan (RAL) to bridge the gap between the first of the year and mid-to-late February. Sometimes, you’ll get turned down. If you’ve been turned down for a tax refund-related loan, it might have been for one of these reasons.
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: When Do The New Tax Law Changes Go Into Effect?
It’s Ask The Taxgirl! Today, we tackle the new tax law and the effective dates.
Read MoreWhat A Federal Shutdown Means For Taxpayers
Millions of taxpayers expect to be ready on January 29 when tax season opens, but will the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) be ready? In anticipation of a federal government shutdown, the IRS has prepared a contingency plan for the filing season.
Read MoreJersey Shore’s Mike Sorrentino Pleads Guilty To Tax Evasion
As expected, reality TV star Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino and his brother, Marc Sorrentino, pleaded guilty today to violating federal tax laws.
Read MoreChart Shows How The Tax Deduction For Pass-Through Businesses Works
It’s been nearly a month since President Trump signed the new tax reform bill into law. Figuring out how the new deduction for pass-through businesses will work is challenging. Sometimes it helps to see it as an illustration. Here you go.
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