Scripture to Overcome Family Tension: Isaiah 26:3 (NKJV)
You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You. Isaiah 26:3 (NKJV) We spend a lot of time with our family. From hectic mornings getting ready for work or school to chaotic family vacations that leave us with the wrong kind of memories, families are often in situations that can cause…
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Washington News – No Tax on Olympic Medals
With a unanimous voice vote, the Senate on July 12 passed the United States Appreciation for Olympians and Paralympians Act (S. 2650). The bill was cosponsored by Sen. John Thune (R-SD) and Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY).The bill excludes the value of Olympic medals and other prizes from federal taxation. It has been sent to the House of Representatives for passage.Thune…
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Washington News – Progress Reported At IRS Security Summit
On June 28, the IRS held a Security Summit in Washington. The IRS reported a reasonable level of success in its efforts to reduce tax refund fraud. IRS Commissioner John Koskinen outlined several specific accomplishments. Refund Fraud - In January through April of 2016, the IRS discovered $1.1 billion of fraudulent refunds on 171,000 returns. This was up from $745…
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Washington News – IRS Warns on ‘Student Tax Scam’
In IR-2016-81 the IRS warned students not to fall for a new scam. Phone scammers call a student and claim to be from the IRS. The scammer will notify the potential victim that he or she has not paid the “student tax.”Scammers often demand immediate payment of taxes. The scammer may threaten a student with arrest, deportation or revocation of…
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Washington News – Advance Healthcare Credits
Under the Affordable Care Act, many American taxpayers with low or moderate incomes qualify for a Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC). On May 26, the IRS announced that it is implementing a new program by July of 2016 to make advance HCTC payments.During 2014 and 2015, the IRS was able to process HCTC claims after taxpayers filed their income tax…
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Washington News – Military Appreciation Month Tax Guide
In IR-2016-77 the Service highlighted a new tax guide on www.IRS.gov to help military members and their families.May is Military Appreciation Month and the IRS explains tax benefits available for Service members. Combat Pay – Pay for service in Afghanistan, Iraq or other combat zones is partly or fully tax-free. Reservist Travel – If a military person travels over 100…
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Washington News – IRS Customer Service Under Scrutiny
At a May 5 Taxpayer Advocate Service forum in Red Oak, Iowa, a panel including Senate Finance Committee member Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson, discussed how the IRS can better assist taxpayers.“Taxpayers work hard to fulfill their tax obligations,” Grassley said. “The IRS needs to work just as hard to help people do that. When…
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