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8 Things That Aren’t True About The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

Kelly Phillips ErbJanuary 31, 2020April 9, 2020

We’ve made it through the first week of the tax filing season! With some tax returns are already on the way for processing, the Internal

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Government Settles With Liberty Tax

Government Settles With Liberty Tax

Kelly Phillips ErbDecember 4, 2019December 27, 2019

The Justice Department has announced a settlement with Franchise Group Intermediate L 1 LLC, (Liberty), the national franchisor and owner of Liberty Tax Service stores. The settlement, if

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Taxes From A To Z (2019): E Is For Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

Taxes From A To Z (2019): E Is For Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

Kelly Phillips ErbMarch 18, 2019October 29, 2019

It’s my annual “Taxes from A to Z” series! This time, it’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) style. If you’re wondering whether you can

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IRS: Delayed Tax Refunds Should Be Arriving Soon

Kelly Phillips ErbMarch 2, 2018July 18, 2022

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that tax refunds for taxpayers who claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) should begin arriving in bank accounts or on debit cards this week.

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Here’s Why Your Tax Refund Might Be Delayed

Kelly Phillips ErbJanuary 24, 2017September 15, 2020

Taxpayers are already making noise about delayed tax refunds in 2017 – and tax season just opened. However, not all of the information that is being shared about the delay is correct. Here’s what you need to know.

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Fix The Tax Code Friday: Tightening Up The EITC

Kelly Phillips ErbSeptember 4, 2015

It’s Fix The Tax Code Friday! Donald Trump ruffled some feathers in Kansas City when he suggested that what he wanted most in terms of

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2015 Tax Rates, Standard Deductions, Personal Exemptions, Credit Amounts & More

Kelly Phillips ErbMay 14, 2015

With tax season firmly behind us (er, for those of you who didn’t file for extension), now is a good time to take a look

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Fix The Tax Code Friday: What Should We Do About The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)?

Kelly Phillips ErbMay 8, 2015

Warren Buffett was in the news again for suggesting that rather than raise the minimum wage, we should tackle the income gap through tax policy.

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Buffett Gets It Wrong On Tax Benefits, Income Gap

Kelly Phillips ErbMay 6, 2015

Self-made billionaire Warren Buffett is the third wealthiest person in the world, according to Forbes. His net worth is $71.6 billion. He’s probably made a

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Multimillion-Dollar Tax Fraud Scheme Used Info Stolen From Kids (You Won't Believe Who Stole It!)

Kelly Phillips ErbJanuary 9, 2015

Remember that “13 Investigates: IRS tax loophole” video that went viral? This one? People went nuts about this supposed loophole that allowed tax credits for

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