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IRS To Rapper: It’s Hammertime!
Rapper MC Hammer was on top of the world in the late 1980s and early 1990s producing hit after hit. He was practically a household name before his financial troubles made a different kind of headline in 1996. Since that time, Hammer has reinvented himself as a pastor, reality television star and now, CEO of an athletic management company. And just when it seemed that things were back on their way up, the IRS has come calling…
Read MoreNot Too Young, Not Too Old: Aaron Carter Hopes For Fresh Start Following Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Filing
Aaron Carter, little brother of the Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter, burst onto the spotlight just over ten years ago. Today, facing more than $2 million in debt, he’s ready to put the past behind him and move on. At age 25, can he make a comeback?
Read MoreBlack Market Tax Preparers Continue To Defy IRS
When the IRS implemented rules requiring tax preparers to register in order to prepare tax returns, the idea was that it would keep taxpayers safe. But is it?
Read MoreIRS Backs Down, Returns Seized Cash To Family Businesses
Think you always have a right to due process? Think again. Under some circumstances, the federal government believes that it has the right to seize your property without notice and without a requirement for a speedy hearing. Taxpayers in Michigan, with the help of the Institute for Justice, are fighting back.
Read MoreIRS Announces 2014 Tax Brackets, Standard Deduction Amounts And More
The IRS has announced the official numbers for the tax year 2014. Those include adjustments for standard deductions, tax brackets, the kiddie tax and more.
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IRS Criminal Investigation Department Gets Serious About Tax ID Thefts
Identity theft related tax fraud is one of the most serious concerns at IRS today. What’s being done about it? I talked to IRS-Criminal Investigations about ongoing efforts to get the bad guys and found out some surprising details about targets, enforcements and the staggering amounts of tax dollars involved.
Read MoreIRS Issues More Guidance On Post-Shutdown Operations
IRS has been back to work almost a week. But with reports of backlogs and piled up correspondence, what does it mean for taxpayers?
Read MoreIRS Announces Delayed Start To 2014 Tax Season
The Internal Revenue Service has announced that tax season will open late – again. Last year, the fiscal cliff deal delayed tax season. This year, the shutdown is to blame. When can taxpayers expect to file?
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How To Lose Your Identity In Five Easy Steps
Identity theft continues to plague Americans. With the click of a mouse, your entire life can be turned upside down. And it can all start out with something as simple as handing out your Social Security number at the doctor’s office…
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