October 1, 2009
Congratulations! You’re probably here because you won some type of prize, lottery, or game of chance. You’re also here because you now realize that Uncle Sam needs his share of your winnings.
Gambling Winnings
Gambling winnings are reported on line 21 of the 1040 (other income). Many taxpayers incorrectly believe that they only have to report what [...]
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March 4, 2009
According to the IRS, there are around $1.3 billion in unclaimed refunds from the 2005 tax year. These unclaimed funds are for individuals who did not file a tax return in 2005. Due to the three-year look back, individuals have until April 15th, 2009 to claim these refunds or they may be gone for good.
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