On August 6, 2020, the Senate adjourned without passing a stimulus package. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) wasn’t involved in the talks, leaving Senate
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Kelly Phillips Erb is a tax attorney, tax writer, and podcaster.
Student Loan Relief Provisions Extended Through End Of 2020
On August 6, 2020, the Senate adjourned without passing a stimulus package. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) wasn’t involved in the talks, leaving Senate
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Sales Tax-Free Back To School Shopping Still Happening Even During COVID
Back-to-school may look different in 2020, but that doesn’t mean that parents and teachers won’t be shopping. According to the National Retail Federation, consumers could spend
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How Much Do You Know About Asset Seizure & Civil Forfeiture?
Did you know that the government may be able to seize your property – even if you’re not accused of a crime? It’s true. Federal
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Stimulus Check Help For Some Taxpayers Is On The Way
Did you get the wrong amount in your stimulus check? Help may be available sooner than you think. Initially, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) advised
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Taxgirl Podcast Poll
I’ve been listening to your feedback! As previously announced, we’re making some changes to the podcast. We are keeping the interview portion front and center.
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Taxes From A To Z 2020: V Is For Voluntary Withholding
It’s my annual Taxes from A to Z series! If you’re wondering how to figure basis for cryptocurrency or whether you can claim home office
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7 Reasons Not To Engage With Scammers, No Matter What Your Friends On Facebook Tell You
Earlier this week, I received complaints that our law firm was dialing random numbers. We followed up with our phone company and were advised that
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Taxes From A To Z 2020: U Is For Undue Hardship
It’s my annual Taxes from A to Z series! If you’re wondering how to figure basis for cryptocurrency or whether you can claim home office
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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that James Lee will become the new chief of IRS-Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) on October 1, 2020. Lee, currently CI’s deputy
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