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Category Archives: consumer laws
Give Tax Records a Mid-Year Tune-up this Summer
Issue Number: Summertime Tax Tip 2013-23 Inside This Issue During the summer, you may not think about doing your taxes, but maybe you should. Some of the expenses you’ve paid over the past few months might qualify for money-saving tax credits … Continue reading
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How much do you know about social security?
I was recently reading an article about young workers and social security. The article mentions that many young adults don’t understand social security and the impact that social security and saving can have on their future plans. Some basic facts … Continue reading
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Ten Things to Know about Free IRS Volunteer Tax Help
Issue Number: IRS Tax Tip 2012-32 Inside This Issue Millions of taxpayers qualify for free tax preparation assistance from IRS-sponsored community-based, volunteer programs. Here are 10 things the IRS wants you to know about these volunteer programs. 1. The IRS sponsors … Continue reading
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What are your barriers to saving?
I came across this great article on Americasaves.org. Many people have difficulty saving for one reason or another. In this article, the writer shares some great tips to help and encourage people to save. The topics that she discusses … Continue reading
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Eight Things to Know If You Receive an IRS Notice
Every year, the IRS sends millions of letters and notices to taxpayers. Many taxpayers will receive this correspondence during the late summer and fall. Here are eight things every taxpayer should know about IRS notices – just in case one … Continue reading
Useful Tips from the IRS to Help Protect Your Identity
Identity theft is so prevalent these days. It is too easy to have your social security number stolen. It has actually happened to me. Someone stole my identity and filed a tax return using my social security number. Luckily for … Continue reading
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Ten Tips to Help You Choose a Tax Preparer
Issue Number: IRS Tax Tip 2013-07 Inside This Issue Many people look for help from professionals when it’s time to file their tax return. If you use a paid tax preparer to file your federal income tax return this year, the … Continue reading
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Six Social Media Tools to Help You Get Free Tax Information
Issue Number: IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2012-10 Inside This Issue The IRS uses a variety of technologies to help you get the tax information you need. Here are six ways the IRS uses social media to share information on tax changes, … Continue reading
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Taxes and the Military
As with anything else, it’s vital for military personnel to understand their tax rights and benefits. Too often many tax benefits are overlooked because military personnel are not aware of their rights. Among these are: Unreimbursed expenses related to moving … Continue reading
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Eleven Tips for Taxpayers Who Owe Money to the IRS
Issue Number: IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2012-13 Inside This Issue Most taxpayers get a refund from the Internal Revenue Service when they file their tax returns. For those who don’t get a refund, the IRS offers several options to pay their … Continue reading
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