Posted on April 26th, 2011 by Director
FINRA.org – The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has issued a warning about scams that purport to offer investors’ access to pre-IPO shares of well-known social media companies, including Facebook. Seizing upon investor demand for shares of the private stock of high-profile companies, the con artists behind these scams are swindling the public by peddling [...]
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Posted on April 24th, 2011 by Director
FINRA.org – The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Investor Education Foundation has made available “Take Control of Your Financial Future: Tips to Think About at Tax Time and Beyond,” which provides consumers with helpful advice on avoiding financial pitfalls and getting their finances on the right track. The financial tips in Take Control of Your [...]
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Posted on April 15th, 2011 by Director
IRS.gov – Now that the federal income tax filing deadline is in your rear-view mirror, what happens after you file? A lot of taxpayers have post tax-filing questions such as what records do I keep and more importantly, “Where’s my Refund?” The IRS has provided answers you can find here: Tax Refund Information You can [...]
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Posted on April 14th, 2011 by Director
IRS.gov – After you file your taxes, you will have many financial records that may help document items on your tax return. You will need these documents should the IRS select your tax return for examination. Here are five tips from the IRS about keeping good tax records. 1) Normally, tax records should be kept [...]
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Posted on April 13th, 2011 by Director
IRS.gov – An amended tax return generally allows you to file again to correct your filing status, your income, or to add income tax deductions or tax credits you may have missed. Here are nine facts the IRS wants you to know about amending your federal income tax return: 1. Use Form 1040X, Amended U.S. [...]
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Posted on April 11th, 2011 by Director
IRS.gov – Each year, the Internal Revenue Service sends millions of letters and notices to taxpayers for a variety of reasons. Here are eight things to know about IRS notices – just in case one shows up in your mailbox. 1. Don’t panic. Many of these letters can be dealt with simply and painlessly. 2. [...]
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Posted on April 9th, 2011 by Director
IRS.gov – When it comes to filing a tax return – or not filing one – the IRS can assess a penalty if you fail to file, fail to pay or both. Here are eight important points the IRS wants you to know about the two different penalties you may face if you do not [...]
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Posted on April 6th, 2011 by Director
IRS.gov – Are you expecting a tax refund this year? Here are 10 things the IRS wants you to know about your refund. 1. Refund Options – You have three options for receiving your individual federal income tax refund: direct deposit, U.S. Savings Bonds or a paper check. You can now use your refund to [...]
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Posted on April 4th, 2011 by Director
IRS.gov – Estimated tax is a method used to pay tax on income that is not subject to withholding. You may need to pay estimated taxes during the year depending on what you do for a living and what type of income you receive. These six tips from the IRS will provide you with a [...]
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Posted on April 2nd, 2011 by Director
IRS.gov – Taxpayers who owe taxes may be relieved to know that there are some options for those who owe and can’t afford to pay the full amount of their tax payment right away. Here are the top 10 things the IRS wants you to know if you need more time to pay your taxes. [...]
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