Five million dollars. That’s how much money the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) estimates that victims have lost to the most recent IRS
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Think Before You Post: The Dangers Of Seeking Tax Advice On The Internet
Over the weekend, I posted a quick tweet: That was it. I didn’t post any further details. Sometimes, it’s tough to tell a story in
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Are you in tax trouble? What better time to fix things than National Get Out Of the Doghouse Day? Yep, it’s a real thing. And
Read MoreIslamic State Warns Christians: Convert, Pay Tax, Leave, Or Die
Christians in Mosul, the second-largest city in Iraq, were sent a message by the Islamic State (IS): convert to Islam, pay the jizya or leave.
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“Can I deduct the cost of taking care of my cat? She’s like a member of the family.” Over the course of the year, I’ve
Read MoreMy Advice To Kickstarter Potato Salad Guy: Don’t Write That Tax Check Just Yet
Will it really cost Zack Danger Brown more than $21,000 in taxes to make potato salad? The bold statement that he would was all over
Read MoreThe Real Cost Of Summer Vacation: Don’t Get Buried In Taxes
I took a real vacation this year. That in itself is pretty amazing since most Americans don’t take real vacations. Despite evidence that indicates that
Read MoreRaking It In At Summer Yard Sales: Does Uncle Sam Get A Cut?
It’s officially summer which means vacations, road trips, and yes, lots of yard sales. Summer is peak yard sale season with homeowners hoping to interest
Read MoreOutwitting The NIIT: 12 Ways To Avoid The New Net Investment Income Tax
Get divorced, flee the country and ten less extreme ways to avoid the insanely complicated new 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax.
Read MoreWaffle House Refuses To Allow Waitress To Keep $1,000 Tip
I’m an unabashed Waffle House fan. I love everything about it – from the kitschy coffee mugs to the busy lunch counter to the colorful
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