Small business owners beware: the IRS may scrutinize reporting of credit card transactions more closely after it was criticized for lax enforcement. The IRS' overseer, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA), recently said the IRS had been missing opportunities to audit tax returns that had large discrepancies between income and the card payments [...]
Security breaches of confidential data capture the global news headlines on a daily basis. Identity theft has become so commonplace that credit card companies and banks market their protection efforts as free services to their customers. The IRS is at risk too, with impersonators using the fear and authority of the government to prey on [...]
No doubt you have shared the adage "if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is" with your children. That caution is wise, especially when teaching your kids how to use credit cards responsibly, because misuse of credit can have a long-term impact on financial health. The main lesson you want to impart: [...]
A good credit history is nearly indispensable. Without it, you'll have trouble buying a car, renting an apartment, and perhaps even getting a job, since some employers order job applicants' credit reports. Here are ways to establish a good record. Start by ordering free credit reports from the three major credit bureaus. What's the point [...]
