Looking for help with your tax return? Have tax questions this season? Need to contact the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)? Despite dire warnings about limited service, there are a number of ways to get answers. In order to get the fastest service, the IRS suggests that you first try their online tools: Where’s My Refund?…
“It’s hard. I am struggling.” That’s how Amanda Clayton justified her use of taxpayer-funded benefits – after winning $1 million in the Michigan lottery. Until last Wednesday, Clayton was still collecting state benefits after winning big on the Michigan Lottery’s “Make Me Rich!” television show. Clayton, who is a single mom of two, continued to…
There is no such thing as free money. Let’s just go ahead and get that out of the way first thing. Our Treasury does not have a pot of money just sitting around waiting for you to scoop it up (we’re nearly bankrupt, remember?) And no matter what anybody tells you otherwise, tax credits, refunds…
Feeling a bit overwhelmed? Not sure how to find answers to your tough questions? The IRS wants to help. On Saturday, July 16 (yes, tomorrow), the IRS will have special Saturday hours (9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., your local time) at Taxpayer Assistance Centers across the country to provide help to taxpayers. Most of these…
