Category Archives: Savings

Beware of Bogus IRS Emails

Issue Number:    IRS Tax Tip 2013-19 Inside This Issue The IRS receives thousands of reports every year from taxpayers who receive emails out-of-the-blue claiming to be from the IRS. Scammers use the IRS name or logo to make the message appear … Continue reading

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Social Security Benefits and Your Taxes

Issue Number:    IRS Tax Tip 2013-24 Inside This Issue Some people must pay taxes on their Social Security benefits. If you get Social Security, you should receive a Form SSA-1099, Social Security Benefit Statement, by early February. The form shows the … Continue reading

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Tax Help ‘en Español’

Issue Number:    IRS Tax Tip 2013-14 Inside This Issue Tax information can be tough to understand in any language. It may be more difficult to understand if it is not in your first language. The IRS offers a wide range of … Continue reading

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Get Ready…Get Set…SaveUp.com!

Are you ready for a new financial revolution?  If so, then SaveUp is for you. Save up is a new rewards program. Best of all, the goal of SaveUp is to encourage financial literacy and financial independence. So how does … Continue reading

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The Return of Layaway

Do you remember when your mom would put that big purchase on layaway?  It seems like it was so long ago.  Not anymore.  In these tough economic times, many retailers are offering layaway as an option for many of their … Continue reading

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IRS Offers Tips to Reduce Big Refunds and Prevent Tax Bills

Issue Number:    IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2012-22 Inside This Issue The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that it’s not too late to adjust their 2015 tax withholding to avoid big tax refunds or tax bills when they file their tax return … Continue reading

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New IRS YouTube Video – How to Check on Your Refund

  Issue Number:    Special Edition IRS Tax Tip 2013-06   With the April 15 tax filing deadline approaching, the Internal Revenue Service created a new YouTube video to provide taxpayers more details and tips to check on their tax refund. The … Continue reading

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Deducting Moving Expenses

Issue Number:    IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2014-20 Inside This Issue If you move because of your job, you may be able to deduct the cost of the move on your tax return. You may be able to deduct your … Continue reading

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Tips on Travel While Giving to Charity

  Issue Number:    IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2014-06 Inside This Issue   Do you plan to donate your services to charity this summer? Will you travel as part of the service? If so, some travel expenses may help lower your taxes … Continue reading

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Parents and Students: Check Out College Tax Benefits for 2012 and Years Ahead

Issue Number:    IR-2013-22 Inside This Issue WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded parents and students that now is a good time to see if they qualify for either of two college education tax credits or any of several other … Continue reading

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