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  • Kintsugi
  • February 14, 2022February 14, 2022

The IRS already has all your income tax data – so why do Americans still have to file their taxes?

Beverly Moran, Professor Emerita of Law, Vanderbilt University Mon, January 31, 2022, 8:00 AM Doing taxes in the U.S. is notoriously complicated and costly. And it gets even worse&nb

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  • Prof Patty
  • February 4, 2022February 4, 2022

Doing your taxes? The IRS will soon require a video selfie to access your account

To access important tax documents, you’ll need to upload facial-recognition scans to third-party verifier ID.me. We’ll explain how to do it. Peter Butler, Clifford Colby Jan. 20, 2022

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  • Prof Patty
  • September 3, 2020

IRS Offers Second Chance to Claim Dependent Stimulus Checks

Social Security, other federal beneficiaries have until Sept. 30 to file for $500 child payments by John Waggoner, AARP, August 14, 2020 According to the IRS, beneficiaries of Social Security

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