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The IRS Adopts a “Taxpayer Bill of Rights”

10 Provisions in Publication 1, 'Your Rights as a Taxpayer' WASHINGTON ? The Internal Revenue Service announced the adoption of a "Taxpayer Bill of Rights" that…


What Is Modified Adjusted Gross Income?

Why adjusted gross income (AGI) is inadequate in your tax calculations for the IRS Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) can qualify you for a number…


How to Find My Tax Return Refund

Not long after you file your federal income tax return, you may find yourself asking one very important question: how do I find my tax return…


Tax Advocate

If there’s anything as disconcerting as having the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) call you about a tax problem, it’s having to call them. Dealing with…


What to do if you missed the tax day deadline

If you miss tax deadline, filing for an extension will buy you six months   Doing your taxes feels as fun as a trip to…


How does a parent know whether to pay a gift tax this year?

For most parents, gift taxes are not even on the radar screen while their child is enrolled in high school. But college can change everything.…


Will a new law for IRS tax fraud protection reduce identity theft?

On April 9, Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL) sponsored the Identity Theft and Tax Fraud Prevention Act of 2013, which aims to mitigate tax fraud in…


7 recent tax fraud schemes used by identity thieves

As we increasingly rely on E-filing tax returns, we increase the efficiency of IRS operations and our convenience. We also strip away some crucial layers…