I can already tell it’s summer not just by the long lines at the airport and the blazing heat but by the number of vacation
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The Most Noteworthy Tax Changes Of 2011
We’re down to the wire! Tax season is nearly over for the 2011 tax year: just 15 days remain until Tax Day (remember that you
Read MoreTax Trivia Giveaway #7: Bank Secrecy Act
Our next tax trivia question is: Congress passed the Bank Secrecy Act (sometimes referred to as BSA or the Currency and Foreign Transactions Reporting Act), which
Read MoreIRS Offers Taxpayers “One More Chance”
My seven-year-old has a penchant for getting herself into trouble. She’s that kind of kid who pushes boundaries to see exactly how far she can
Read MoreIRS Extends OVDI Deadline Due To Hurricane Irene
Hurricane Irene is huge. As of last night, 29 million people were under a hurricane warning. The effects of the hurricane are expected to be
Read MoreFBAR Deadline Looming
Donna (not her real name, of course) has been breaking the law for years. The funny thing is she doesn’t look like your stereotypical criminal:
Read MoreTaxes From A To Z: F Is For FBAR
In 1970, Congress passed the Bank Secrecy Act which was pretty much the first law on the books in the US to require banks and
Read MoreI Told You So.
So, I don’t say that on the blog very often (though my brothers would likely tell a different story from our years at home). But
Read MoreTax Trivia: FBAR
Update: We have a winner! It’s Chad! For the answer, see the comments! Our next tax trivia question for the giveaway is: This year, thanks
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Oh Canada!
Taxpayer asks: I have what may be a stupid question. I read your answer about FBAR and I was wondering whether you have to report
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