Article Published by: chicagotribune.com Confused about how the new tax law will affect you this tax season? You’re not alone. With the ink barely dry on a new tax law, uncertainty abounds on what moves to make or even what to ask a tax preparer. So what...
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Article Published by: taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov On Jan. 22, 2018, the IRS began implementation of the passport certification program. IRC § 7345 authorizes the IRS to certify a taxpayer’s seriously delinquent tax debt to the Department of State for the purposes of passport denial, limitation, or revocation. A seriously...
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Article Published by: huffingtonpost.com This is your reminder to know your credit score and check it regularly. It’s easy to let your credit get away from you. I recently pulled up my score online to see how I was doing, and it was so low it surprised...
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Article Published by: fool.com Though roughly 80% of U.S. taxpayers wind up getting a refund each year, you may come to find that you're among the unlucky few who end up owing money to the IRS. But what happens if you don't have the cash available...
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Article Published by: mjscpa.com If you’re like many Americans, you might not start thinking about filing your tax return until close to this year’s April 17 deadline. You might even want to file for an extension so you don’t have to send your return to the...
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Article Published by: taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov National Taxpayer Advocate, Nina E. Olson, has released her 2017 Annual Report to Congress, describing challenges the IRS will face as it implements the recently enacted tax reform legislation and unveiling a new publication, “The Purple Book,” that presents 50 legislative recommendations...
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Article Published by: money.cnn.com Teaching your kids about financial responsibility means setting a budget -- and deciding what to do when children run afoul of their own guidelines. One answer is to require them to save their allowances in locked boxes. But since this doesn't teach restraint...
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Article Published by: irs.gov As taxpayers prepare for the January 29 start of filing season, they should consider a direct deposit of any refunds due. It’s easy, safe, fast — and the best way to get a refund. That’s why 80 percent of taxpayers choose it...
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Article Published by: dontmesswithtaxes.com It's almost 2018 and we all know what that means. Resolutions, fresh starts and lots of new tax laws. The good news is that for the most part, the changes to the tax code under the Republican-led tax bill will not affect us...
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Article Published by: mjscpa.com There are several account features that you should investigate at various banks. Interest Rates Find out what the interest rate is and whether the bank can change it after the account has been established. Also, find out if the bank pays different interest rates based...
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