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Pay Your Tax Debts if You Want to Keep Your Passport: Kiplinger Tax Letter
Tax Letter Are you applying for or renewing a passport? Be sure you’ve paid your federal taxes.
By Joy Taylor Published
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Supreme Court: Yes, the IRS Can Secretly Obtain Your Bank Records
The Supreme Court has sided with the IRS in a case that involves owing the IRS money, taxpayer privacy, and notice.
By Kelley R. Taylor Published
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Lower Taxes on Required Minimum Distributions
Tax Breaks Congress has given retirees more time to take required distributions from their retirement accounts. But postponing withdrawals could cost you a lot of money.
By Sandra Block Last updated
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Supreme Court to Decide if IRS Can Secretly Obtain Bank Records
Among other high-profile issues, the Supreme Court is considering a case involving taxpayer privacy and the IRS.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Penalties for Filing Your Tax Return Late
tax deadline Stiff penalties await those who didn't file their return (or pay any tax owed) by the tax filing deadline.
By Rocky Mengle Last updated
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IRS Says File By July 17 for $1.5 Billion in Unclaimed Tax Refunds
Unclaimed tax refunds from 2019 are waiting for millions of people who might not know it – but only if they file the pandemic-era tax return soon. Are you one of them?
By Kelley R. Taylor Published
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"Tax Preparers Near Me"? There's a Better Way to Find a Tax Professional
taxes Here are some tips for weeding out tax preparers that aren't legit and finding the best tax professionals in your area.
By Rocky Mengle Last updated
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9 Tax Deadlines for April 18
tax deadline Between requesting a tax extension, making IRA or HSA contributions, and meeting other tax deadlines, there's more to do on Tax Day than just filing your federal income tax return.
By Rocky Mengle Last updated
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Tax Scam: IRS Warns Taxpayers Against Filing False W-2 Info
Scams A new tax scam on social media advises lying on your W-2 to falsely claim credits and bigger refunds.
By Ben Demers Published
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