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Month: February 2019

Woman Calls Police On Ex For Tax Emergency

Kelly Phillips ErbFebruary 28, 2019October 29, 2019

Imagine this: Your ex-spouse insists on claiming your child as a dependent without your consent. What do you do? A Princeville, Illinois, mom responded to

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Long-Time IRS Employee & “Mother Of The 1040-EZ” To Retire

Kelly Phillips ErbFebruary 28, 2019October 30, 2019

After forty-nine years at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), it’s the last tax season for Carolyn Tavenner. The long-term IRS employee, sometimes called the “Mother

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IRS Reports Fewer Returns & Smaller Refunds As Tax Season Continues

Kelly Phillips ErbFebruary 25, 2019October 30, 2019

The tax season appeared to be off to a slow start when it opened last month, with initial statistics showing fewer returns filed and smaller refunds issued. While

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New Twists On IRS Email & Phone Scams Popping Up During Tax Season

Kelly Phillips ErbFebruary 20, 2019October 30, 2019

I had an email in my inbox yesterday which allegedly contained a voicemail from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Here’s part of what the email

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A Look At How Much Influence Presidents Have On Your Taxes

Kelly Phillips ErbFebruary 18, 2019October 30, 2019

“Read my lips: no new taxes.” Those few words, uttered by then-American presidential candidate George H. W. Bush at the 1988 Republican National Convention on August

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E-Filing Your Tax Return? Here’s The IRS Tool You Need To Know About

Kelly Phillips ErbFebruary 17, 2019October 30, 2019

Are you planning to file your tax return electronically? Be sure to have last year’s tax return (or tax info) handy if you’re filing for

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IRS Reminds Taxpayers To Be Prepared To Prove Identity

IRS Reminds Taxpayers To Be Prepared To Prove Identity

Kelly Phillips ErbFebruary 15, 2019October 30, 2019

Presidents Day is Monday, February 18, 2019. The run-up to Presidents Day – and the few days after – is traditionally the busiest time of

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IRS Commissioner Offers Message To Taxpayers

Kelly Phillips ErbFebruary 15, 2019November 13, 2019

Just in time for the busiest weekend for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Commissioner Chuck Rettig issued a message to taxpayers. In the video previously

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What You Need To Know About Refund Anticipation Loans

What You Need To Know About Refund Anticipation Loans

Kelly Phillips ErbFebruary 10, 2019October 30, 2019

The beginning of tax season can be a busy and anxious time for taxpayers – especially those who are waiting for their tax refunds. This

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At The Start Of The Season, IRS Filing Statistics Show Sluggish Start & Smaller Refunds

Kelly Phillips ErbFebruary 8, 2019November 13, 2019

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) might have opened tax season on time this year, but tax season is proving to be anything but ordinary. Initial statistics

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