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IRS Offers Pandemic-Related Relief On Some Penalties To Nearly 5 Million Taxpayers

December 25, 2023

Nearly 70% of the individual taxpayers receiving penalty relief have income under $100,000 per year, The IRS said only those who owed less than $100,000 in back taxes for specific tax years 2020 and 2021 would see such relief.

The IRS’ Dirty Dozen Scams: What They Are and How To Safeguard Your Information And Money

June 13, 2022

Following up on its June 2nd statement regarding the “Dirty Dozen” tax scams list for 2022, the IRS is now urging to watch out for pandemic-related scams including theft of benefits and bogus social media posts, a sad reminder that criminals are still using COVID-19 to steal people’s money and identity. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Everything You Need To Know About When To File Your 2021 Tax Return With The IRS

January 17, 2022

For many, returns will be more complex because of job or residency changes, stimulus payments, child tax credits, unemployment insurance claims or other COVID-driven factors. This year, however, the IRS is getting closer to its typical due date. For what you need to know about filing your 2021 tax return, CLICK ON THE HEADLINE

Economists Agree Inflation May Hit 5.5% This Year

June 28, 2021

Economists agree that inflation may rise up to 5.5% at the end of 2021 but are still uncertain what levels it will reach by 2022 and what policies the Federal Reserve Bank will take. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Taking A CARES Act Retirement Plan Withdrawal? Prepare For This Tax Surprise

September 21, 2020

Taking a CARES Act withdrawal might see like a solid move, especially if money is tight and your borrowing options are limited. But if you do decide to take money out of your retirement plan this year, you may wind up with a tax headache on your hands. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

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Student Loan Forgiveness Email Scams: How To Detect It And Avoid It?March 18, 2024 - 9:07 pm
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2024 Tax Refund Schedule: When Will You Get Your Payments This Tax Season?March 4, 2024 - 8:48 pm
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