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Will Lady Justice Come Down on the IRS?
Lady Justice symbolizes the moral force in the judicial system. She carries a set of scales that balances truth and fairness in one hand, and a sword of power in the other. She is often depicted blindfolded, showing that she is no respecter of persons, but deals out judgments...
Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft
It has become an increasingly common occurrence and thousands of Americans fall victim to it every year. It is so profitable that some street gangs are beginning to turn to it over selling drugs or prostitution because it garners them more money. And while Identity theft may...
How to Fix a Mistake on your Tax Returns
No system is perfect, even the ones that can be seen as sometimes unforgiving to us. The tax system is no exception. The tax system is incredibly complicated and to make matters worse, rules change every year. How can any tax payer be expected to remember to do everything...
What Do Americans Spend Their Tax Refunds On?
Tax season has arrived. Since April 15th has come and gone, now is the time to start thinking about that (hopefully) hefty chunk of change you will receive for your tax refund. For some people, getting their tax refund is one of their favorite times of the year. Although it...
When Will My Tax Return Come?
The ides of April have come and gone, which means the due date for taxes has likewise passed. With taxes already filed, many are now waiting anxiously for their tax refunds. When will I receive my tax refund? That is a question than many people would like to know the answer...
How to File a Tax Extension
Tax day is Monday! April 15th is just around the corner. Have you filed your paperwork yet? If not, what’s holding you back? Are you still waiting for specific documentation that should have been sent to you ages ago? Maybe you’re living outside of the US and don’t know how to....
4 Last Minute Tax Tips
With the tax season coming to a close, many may still be struggling to file the taxes for this year. Getting under the proverbial tax gun can leave an individual scrambling to file and thereby open themselves up to making mistakes or not receiving all that they could in a tax...
Countries with the Lowest Tax Rates
Customers bring questions and complaints about the tax system to the Tax Crisis Institute all the time. These questions can range from, “How can they take so much money from me?” to “How much do other countries tax their constituents?” When you find yourself on the painful side...
Is Your March Madness Office Pool Legal?
March Madness brings a tense air of competition and excitement with it to the office. With games in full swing throughout the normal workday, it’s the only topic of conversation amongst sports fans as games are decided by the hour and bracket predictions begin proving their...
Offer In Compromise for In-Business Tax Payers
Offer In Compromise or Bankruptcy? Most taxpayers who owe tax debts choose the certainty of bankruptcy over the uncertainty of the outcome of an Offer in compromise. The problem with a bankruptcy of an in-business taxpayer is the bankruptcy trustee may call for an appraisal of...