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20% Off Single Purchase, Up to $250 Off (Expires Soon) — My Money Blog

PayPal offers a “Pay Later” option (Pay in 4 and Pay Monthly), which I would normally tell you to avoid...

How to File Back Taxes with Missing W-2s or 1099s

Key Takeaways  You can still file back taxes even with missing W-2s or 1099s; the IRS requires you to file using...

Why Was My Offer in Compromise Rejected?  Optima Tax Relief

Key Takeaways  An Offer in Compromise allows taxpayers to settle IRS debt for less than they owe, but approval depends...

Target Gift Card Sale: Apple, Google Play, Uber, Xbox, Cheesecake Factory

Target also has some gift cards on sale that may be of interest: Free $15 Target Gift Card when you...

Sales Tax Concerns of Coming Holiday Season

The High-Stakes Holiday Shopping Environment Holiday shopping season is the playoffs for retailers; Everything must work perfectly, from the warehouse...

Deals, Gift Cards, Points Discounts, Updated Stuff I Like — My Money Blog

Amazon Black Friday Week 2025 has arrived, and I will update this post over the next several days. My first...

What is Audit Reconsideration?  | Optima Tax Relief

Key Takeaways  Audit reconsideration lets taxpayers challenge a completed IRS audit without going through Appeals or Tax Court, offering a...

Best Buy Gift Card Sale: Apple, Google Play, DoorDash, Olive Garden/Darden

Best Buy has some gift cards on sale that may be of interest: Free $15 Best Buy e-Gift Card when...

IRS Revenue Officer vs Revenue Agent: What’s the Difference?

The IRS plays a critical role in ensuring that taxpayers comply with U.S. tax laws. Within the IRS, various professionals...

Strange Ideas New Customers Have About Sales Tax

Everybody who enters business knows all about taxes. They just don’t know about every tax. One glaring omission, surprising especially from business...

35,000 Bonus Points, Free Amazon Prime Membership (Every Year!) — My Money Blog

The Navy Federal Flagship Rewards Card is their “premium” travel rewards card, and it has always had some nice features...

Someone Filed a Fraudulent Tax Return in My Name. Now What? 

Key Takeaways  If a fraudulent tax return has been filed in your name, you should contact the IRS immediately and submit Form 14039 to...