Penalties

Shooting Costa Rica: Penalties And A Draw

Jeroen Swolfs | Posted 01.16.2012

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Jeroen Swolfs

During my last four days in San José it was constantly raining, but today suddenly there was a little sun out so I took my camera and ran out to see what was happening.

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Making a Household Inventory List Can Save Time and Money

Julian Block | Posted 07.31.2011

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Julian Block

Did you know that the tax code allows you to claim tax deductions for household damage caused by thefts, vandalism, fires, floods, hurricanes and others kinds of casualties?

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Travel Deductions for Gamblers

Julian Block | Posted 06.04.2011

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Julian Block

The tax rules for gamblers can be summed up simply: "Heads, the IRS wins; tails, gamblers lose." The faux-friendly feds routinely nail gamblers for taxes on their winnings.

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Filing-Time Fantasies

Julian Block | Posted 05.25.2011

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Julian Block

Most myths are fairly short lived. Some, though, just refuse to die. Take, for example, the one that makes the rounds every filing season about how to lessen the likelihood of an audit.

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Extra Time to File Form 1040

Julian Block | Posted 05.25.2011

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Julian Block

For most people, this year's deadline for filing Form 1040 is Monday, April 18. Miss the deadline and you could get slapped with a substantial, nondeductible penalty.

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Health Insurance Companies Want Severe Penalites For People Who Do Not Buy Coverage

The Associated Press | By ERICA WERNER | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON (AP)-- The health insurance industry doesn't want Congress to let you off easy if you decide to ignore a proposed requirement that all Amer...

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Banks Earn $27 Billion On Debit Card Overdraft Fees

The New York Times | RON LIEBER and ANDREW MARTIN | Posted 05.25.2011

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The Federal Reserve is considering requiring banks to get permission from consumers before enrolling them in overdraft programs, so that consumers lik...

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