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Better Business Bureau warns of tax season scams

Source: nbcmontana.com - Mar 3, 2020

MISSOULA, Mont. — It’s tax time! Whether that phrase elicits fear, anxiety or the hope of a return, it’s time to get started on your taxes. The Better Business Bureau says the earlier you... Read more >

Category: General Business

Slowest-growing states all have a progressive income tax

Source: foxbusiness.com - Feb 28, 2020

A new study published this month could serve as a dire warning for Democratic presidential hopefuls Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders, both of whom have lobbied for an extensive new tax on the... Read more >

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Why Some People Get Burned Out and Others Don’t

Source: getpocket.com - Feb 19, 2020

Stress and burnout are not the same thing. And while we know that stress often leads to burnout, it’s possible to handle the onslaught of long hours, high pressure, and work crises in a way that... Read more >

Category: General Business

BLOG: Tax Extenders, Retirement Plan Changes, and Repeals

Source: mymcmedia.org - Feb 19, 2020

The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020, signed into law on December 20, 2019, extended a number of expired tax provisions for business and individuals through 2020. It also included... Read more >

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IRS suing Facebook for $9B in unpaid taxes

Source: appleinsider.com - Feb 19, 2020

The trial, expected to last between three and four weeks in total after it commenced on Tuesday, has the IRS attempting to convince a judge in San Francisco that Facebook owes billions of dollars... Read more >

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TurboTax Is Still Tricking Customers With Tax Prep Ads That Misuse the Word “Free”

Source: propublica.org - Feb 19, 2020

On Dec. 30, the IRS announced it was revamping a long-standing agreement with the online tax preparation industry in which companies offer free filing to people with incomes below certain levels, a... Read more >

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I'm 58 and have no retirement savings. Is my financial life ruined, or is there still hope?

Source: usatoday.com - Feb 17, 2020

Dear Pete, I’m 58 and for the first time ever, retirement seems real to me. The problem is, I don’t have any money. I make a lot ($200k a year) at my new job, but due to a large number of... Read more >

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The Best Advice for Saving as Much as You Can

Source: getpocket.com - Feb 17, 2020

There’s one question I hear as a personal finance writer more than any other. It’s not how to game the stock market, or become a billionaire—it’s simply how to make a budget work while... Read more >

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Voices 2020: The year of the amended tax return

Source: accountingtoday.com - Feb 17, 2020

The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, enacted on Dec. 20, 2019, included a number of tax changes with retroactive impact, requiring taxpayers and their advisors to consider filing amended... Read more >

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Americans Explain What the 2017 Tax Cuts Actually Did for Them

Source: nationalreview.com - Feb 17, 2020

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine surveyed 852 taxpayers in December about the tax cuts enacted in 2017, and how it affected their income taxes. The results will probably disappoint both fans... Read more >

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Be aware of scams as you prepare to file taxes

Source: kfvs12.com - Feb 14, 2020

It is tax season and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) wants you to be prepared. Tax scams were reported many times in 2019. BBB officials said to be aware of the potential for fraud as when... Read more >

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Don’t blow your tax refund! Four ways to invest it wisely

Source: cnbc.com - Feb 14, 2020

Many Americans seem to be addicted to income tax refunds, even though financial planners often advise having less tax withheld from your pay throughout the year as the better way to manage your... Read more >

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5 Business Owner Challenges You Might Face in 2020

Source: mastercardbiz.com - Feb 14, 2020

A new year can bring exciting changes for small businesses, but it can also bring about a unique set of challenges. From evolving customer demands to economic adjustments, small-business owners... Read more >

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Here are the winners and losers of the Trump tax cuts

Source: cnbc.com - Feb 13, 2020

As taxpayers roll into the second tax-filing season under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, one question remains: “Will I come out ahead in 2019?” The IRS began accepting 2019 tax returns on Jan. 27... Read more >

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How your side-hustle impacts your taxes

Source: cnet.com - Feb 13, 2020

There's nothing wrong with trying to earn a little extra cash to pay off debt or get ahead on savings. Last year almost half of Americans were estimated to have a side-hustle. If you don't have a... Read more >

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