It’s the next in my handy-dandy primer on your tax forms for 2016. This time, we examine form 1099-B, Proceeds From Broker and Barter Exchange Transactions.
Read MoreCouple Indicted For Failure To Report Income From Online Sales (Selling Stolen Property Didn't Help)
The Department of Justice has announced that Daniel Balson and Renee Balson, of Greensboro, North Carolina, have been charged with one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States and to commit bank fraud, one count of bank fraud and five counts of wire fraud. The devil is in the details.
Read MoreUnderstanding Your Tax Forms 2016: SSA-1099, Social Security Benefits
Trying to figure out your tax forms? Here’s the next in my handy-dandy forms primer: SSA-1099, Social Security Benefits.
Read MoreLive Blog: The Republican Presidential Debate (March 3, 2016)
I’m live blogging the GOP Debate for today, March 3, 2016. The candidates who are scheduled to appear include Trump, Cruz, Rubio and Kasich – a shorter stage for sure. Expect questions on those Trump tax returns and Mitt Romney.
Read MoreIRS Reports Fewer Tax Returns Received, Higher Average Refund As Tax Season Rolls
IRS says the average tax refund issued is higher this year than last year. What else do the tax season statistics say about e-file, returns received and visits to the IRS website? Here’s what you need to know so far.
Read MoreOn Dr. Seuss' Birthday, Oh, The Taxes You'll Pay!
It’s Dr. Seuss’ birthday! In honor of the day, I’ve rewritten “Oh, The Places You’ll Go!” as “Oh, The Taxes You’ll Pay!”
Read MoreFiguring Out Taxes, Pay And More On Leap Day: Are You Working For Free Today?
It’s Leap Day. Are you working for free? It all depends on how you’re compensated.
Read MoreIRS: Efforts To Access Taxpayer Accounts Twice As Bad As Originally Thought
Remember when the IRS announced that identity thieves illegally accessed tax information with unsuccessful attempts made on more taxpayer accounts? And remember how the IRS announced that it was worse than first believed? Well… it’s even worse than that.
Read MoreTrump Won’t Release Tax Returns, Citing IRS Audit
With Super Tuesday on the way, many are renewing calls for GOP frontrunner Donald Trump to release his income tax returns. He says he cannot – because he’s being audited. Is that a legitimate reason?
Read MoreKanye To GoFundMe Supporters: I Don’t Want Your Money
When Kanye West put out the call for help, Jeremy Piatt responded. Piatt’s GoFundMe campaign raised $8,000 for the rapper. There’s just one catch.
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