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Should you take your Powerball ticket jackpot as a lump sum or annual payments?

March 21, 2019March 21, 2019Janna Herron, USA TODAYComments Off on Should you take your Powerball ticket jackpot as a lump sum or annual payments?

The Powerball winner has two options: Take a lump sum payment or 30 annual payments. Which one is better financially?

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7 red flags that could trigger an IRS audit of your taxes

March 19, 2019Janna Herron, USA TODAYComments Off on 7 red flags that could trigger an IRS audit of your taxes

If you get too generous with your calculations, you may need to back up your tax return. Here’s what could trigger an IRS audit.

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Tax refund fraud: IRS crackdown ensnares legitimate taxpayers

March 16, 2019Janna Herron, USA TODAYComments Off on Tax refund fraud: IRS crackdown ensnares legitimate taxpayers

While the IRS efforts to reduce tax refund fraud have been successful, legitimate taxpayers have been caught up in the process, delaying refunds.

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Tax refunds are $4 larger on average versus last year after sixth week of filing season

March 15, 2019Janna Herron, USA TODAYComments Off on Tax refunds are $4 larger on average versus last year after sixth week of filing season

The average tax refund issued so far rose to $3,008, up 0.1percent from$3,004 at the same time last year.

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Consumer protection wanes under Trump, reports find

March 13, 2019Janna Herron, USA TODAYComments Off on Consumer protection wanes under Trump, reports find

Two reports show that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has taken a less aggressive stance under President Donald Trump than under Barack Obama

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Tax refund debate: Is it better for your wallet to get a tax refund or nothing at all?

March 13, 2019Janna Herron, USA TODAYComments Off on Tax refund debate: Is it better for your wallet to get a tax refund or nothing at all?

Tax refunds can feel like winning the lottery but experts contend refunds are like giving a no-interest loan to the government.

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Dow ends slightly lower after disappointing February jobs report

March 8, 2019Janna Herron, USA TODAYComments Off on Dow ends slightly lower after disappointing February jobs report

Stocks closed slightly lower after a disappointing February jobs report, capping a week of losses.

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Taxes 2019: How long should I keep my tax returns?

March 7, 2019Janna Herron, USA TODAYComments Off on Taxes 2019: How long should I keep my tax returns?

How long you should keep tax returns and supporting documents depends on your tax situation and when the audit period of limitations runs out.

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Mega Millions winner of $1.5B jackpot comes forward: Why they chose the lump sum

March 4, 2019Janna Herron, USA TODAYComments Off on Mega Millions winner of $1.5B jackpot comes forward: Why they chose the lump sum

The $1.5B Mega Millions jackpot winner chose to get paid in a lump sum. Here’s a breakdown of why that makes sense.

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Worried about getting a tax refund? When should you hire a pro to do your taxes ?

February 22, 2019Janna Herron, USA TODAYComments Off on Worried about getting a tax refund? When should you hire a pro to do your taxes ?

Most taxpayers will have a simple return they can file on their own. But others with more complicated tax situations may want to turn to a CPA.

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