It’s Selection Sunday! Thinking of participating in a NCAA Tournament pool this year – either at the office or among friends? Here are some stat and tax tips in mind as you make your picks.
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It’s Daylight Saving Time again! It’s all about the farmers, right? And saving energy? Er, not so much. Here’s what’s really behind Daylight Saving Time in the U.S.
Read MoreFiguring Out Your Form W-4: How Many Allowances Should You Claim?
Confused about your form W-4? Not sure how many allowances to claim? Zero? One? The maximum? Here’s what you need to know.
Read MoreFun During Tax Season: Tax Haiku
It’s my mostly annual and wildly popular taxgirl Tax Haiku! Here’s how you can write a tax haiku (俳句).
Read MoreDoes The IRS Have Your Money? Nearly $1 Billion In Old Tax Refunds Outstanding
Does the IRS have your money? Nearly $1 billion in tax refunds will expire if taxpayers don’t claim their money by Tax Day.
Read MoreThe Cost Of Stamps Is Going Down Just Before Tax Day
Check that envelope before you send out your tax return: you might need less postage. The cost of stamps is about to drop – about a week before Tax Day.
Read MoreRemembering One Woman's Ultimate Tax Protest On International Women's Day
On International Women’s Day, I take a look back at one woman’s sacrifice to fight an oppressive tax and make life better for her people. Here is Nengali’s story.
Read MoreTax Season Proving Confusing (Again) For Taxpayers Affected By Obamacare
As tax season rolls on, H&R Block reports that penalties are up for taxpayers who don’t have health care coverage and don’t otherwise qualify for an exemption. The number of taxpayers who have to pay back those healthcare credits is also up. What’s down? Tax refunds.
Read MoreAfter Security Review, IRS Shuts Down Online IP PIN Tool
After an “ongoing security review,” the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that it has temporarily suspended the Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) tool on the IRS website.
Read MoreUnderstanding Your Tax Forms 2016: 1099-G, Certain Government Payments
Understanding your tax forms 2016! Next in our handy-dandy series, it’s 1099-G, Certain Government Payments.
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