IRS Announces 2014 Tax Brackets, Standard Deduction Amounts And More
The IRS has announced the official numbers for the tax year 2014. Those include adjustments for standard deductions, tax brackets, the kiddie tax and more.
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Man Learns It’s Not #Nice To Make Threats On Instagram (Even If It Is For Mom’s Tax Trial)
In a desperate attempt to silence a witness at his mother’s tax trial, Anthony Williams took matters into his own hands. Literally. Using his cellphone, he texted threats via Instagram to Thomas White. Now, Williams potentially faces a longer sentence than his mother…
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Why I Don't Collect A Candy Tax (& Other Halloween Confessions)
The “candy tax” on Halloween trick or treat loot is all the rage these days… but are we sending the wrong message to our kids?
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Social Security Benefits Will Not Keep Pace With Tax Contributions In 2014
Social Security benefits will increase in 2014 – but not by much. Why will benefits remain low? And could we see even smaller increases in the future?
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10 Things You Need To Know About Marriage & Taxes
Marital status matters when it comes to federal income taxes. Here’s what you need to know about getting married.
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IRS Criminal Investigation Department Gets Serious About Tax ID Thefts
Identity theft related tax fraud is one of the most serious concerns at IRS today. What’s being done about it? I talked to IRS-Criminal Investigations about ongoing efforts to get the bad guys and found out some surprising details about targets, enforcements and the staggering amounts of tax dollars involved.
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Vatican Suspends ‘Bishop Of Bling’ Over $40 Million Home Renovation
Pope Francis has suspended a German bishop – dubbed the “Bishop of Bling” – whose $42 million home renovation has outraged the Catholic Church. The lavish renovations, together with other spending allegations, has raised questions about church revenue, much of which is raised through the government. What will this mean for Germany? And is it ever a good idea to mix church and state?
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IRS Issues More Guidance On Post-Shutdown Operations
IRS has been back to work almost a week. But with reports of backlogs and piled up correspondence, what does it mean for taxpayers?
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IRS Announces Delayed Start To 2014 Tax Season
The Internal Revenue Service has announced that tax season will open late – again. Last year, the fiscal cliff deal delayed tax season. This year, the shutdown is to blame. When can taxpayers expect to file?
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How To Lose Your Identity In Five Easy Steps
Identity theft continues to plague Americans. With the click of a mouse, your entire life can be turned upside down. And it can all start out with something as simple as handing out your Social Security number at the doctor’s office…
