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Scams and identity theft that affect the IRS have been on the rise.  Here are three common types to be aware of: Avoid scammers: Don’t answer calls or texts from these area codes http://abc7ny.com/society/phone-scam-avoid-calls-texts-from-these-area-codes/1793425/ IRS-Impersonation Telephone Scam An aggressive and sophisticated phone scam targeting taxpayers,…

Taxes don’t stop when your paycheck does. In fact, tapping your retirement nest egg comes with all sorts of new rules and opportunities. When you retire, your life changes in many ways — and so do your finances. One of the biggest changes is that…

If you receive payments from the state Medicaid program, there is tax relief for some of those payments if you qualify.  While we cannot determine whether or not this affects you directly, we wanted you to be aware of this provision.  If you determine that you…

If you realize you forgot something on your tax return, you can amend that return after it has been filed. There are many reasons individuals need to amend their returns, whether it is for the just-filed return or prior year returns. Here are some key…

By Kathryn Buschman Vasel Money Tree Published February 18, 2014 FOXBusiness REUTERS No one really knows what will trigger an audit by the IRS, which causes many taxpayers to live in fear — and that’s exactly what the agency wants. “The IRS isn’t going to give you…

Be green!  Manage your donations electronically.  It’s easy!  Just visit this link to Goodwill website.  Once there, click on the Donation Receipt Builder box and either log in to your account or create one if you don’t have one already.  It’s free! “Welcome to Goodwill Industries…

Many people contribute to charity throughout the year.  The IRS wants to remind those who donate of some of the laws governing the contributions and your taxes. IR-2012-102, Dec. 19, 2012 WASHINGTON — Individuals and businesses making contributions to charity should keep in mind some…

Imagine that you are a teen with a curfew.  You come home on time, go to the basement and watch TV.  Your folks look for you in your bedroom and you are not there.  You are now going to be in trouble for coming home…

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NTPI Fellow.  If you have dealt with certified tax preparer, you may have seen this designation by their name and not thought twice about it.  If you haven’t seen it, this article will explain why you should be looking for this designation when selecting a…