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IRS Reveals The Top Tax Scams Of 2016

April 25, 2016

Each year, the Internal Revenue Service releases a list of the "Dirty Dozen" tax scams. This year's list includes classic scams as well as some new twists. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

7 Things To Do If Your Tax Refund Is Stolen

April 18, 2016

If thieves come after your tax return, experts say there are a few steps you’ll need to take to deal with the damage. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

7 Money Lessons From Lottery Winners Who Lost Everything

January 18, 2016

Everyone can learn a little something from those hapless souls whose lives took a turn for the worse when their lottery dreams came true. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

A Homeowner’s 2015 Tax Checklist

January 4, 2016

With so many homeowner deductions it can be difficult to tackle without a checklist. For the tax issues most homeowners encounter on an annual basis. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE

2015 Tax Moves: Getting Your Ducks In A Row Before 2016

November 23, 2015

Once the calendar flips to 2016, you have few ways to trim your tax bill. So to avoid unnecessary pain next April, use the rest of 2015 wisely by getting your ducks in a row before year's end. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Filed A Federal Tax Extension? Seven Money Must-Dos Before October 15

October 12, 2015

If you filed for a federal personal tax extension on Tax Day, the deadline is here to finally get all of your paperwork in to the I.R.S. To help those preparing for the October 15th date, CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR A HANDY RUNDOWN CHECK-OFF LIST

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