NEARLY half of all charitable donations made each year are in the last few months. This is why the IRS is warning people to make…
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Warning over holiday ‘smishing’ text scams that are stealing banking information with bogus package tracking links
A WARNING has been issued over bogus texts used over the holiday season to hack phones and rob people of cash by pretending to include…
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Charity tax deduction available this year even to those who don’t itemize, IRS says | Government and Politics
For this year only, however, legitimate charitable donations of up to $300 per individual, or $600 per couple, may be deducted from the taxpayer’s income…
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In 2021, T-Scam Mobile’s Shield program is expected to block 21 billion fraudulent calls
T-2021 Mobile’s Scams and Robocalls report claims that its Scam Shield service has stopped 21 billion scam calls, equating to 700 calls identified or blocked…
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Giving to charity? More taxpayers can deduct donations in 2021 under IRS pandemic rule – Daily Democrat
In a normal year — and no, we have not had one of those lately — only the small minority of those who itemize their…
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You survived the scams of 2021, but are you ready for 2022?
Time to say goodbye to 2021 and the scams of yesteryear. Hopefully, you weren’t a victim this year. But from everything I’ve read this year,…
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Robocalls are still out of control – and aren’t likely to stop in 2022
Millions of Americans don’t answer calls from unknown numbers for fear they might be illegal robocalls. Many hoped that would change with a June 30…
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Robocalls are still out of control — and aren’t likely to stop in 2022
Millions of Americans don’t answer calls from unknown numbers for fear they might be illegal robocalls. Many hoped that would change with a June 30…
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Received a confusing tax letter? Here’s what experts say you should do
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – For many taxpayers receiving a letter from the Internal Revenue Service can be an unsettling experience. Not knowing the actual…
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Pretty Ricky’s Baby Blue Sentenced to 20 Months in for COVID Scam
Pretty Ricky rapper Baby Blue Whoaaa has received his fate for his participation in a COVID-19 loan scam from last year. According to court documents…
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