May
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… fiasco ? One definition might be the Economic Stimulus Payment from the IRS and the H&R Block Emerald Card. Those taxpayers who've filed with H&R Block and opted to get their tax refund through the H&R Block Emerald Cards are scratching their heads. Will they get their stimulus check in the mail or by direct deposit to the card.
So which is it? The answer depends on who you ask. It's been reported that H&R Block offices are telling people they will get …
Comment by Julie: … normally come three days after the letter on your …
May
29
Where Is My Stimulus Payment?
May 29, 2008 | 86 Comments
… your payment via check. Many people reported problems with their Emerald Card from H&R Block.
Did you pay a filing fee with your tax refund?
If you paid your filing fee with your tax refund, you will probably get a check. That's because a third party bank received your refund, took out your filing fee and then passed the remainder on to you.
Did you file with TurboTax?
Readers filing with TurboTax reported many issues. If you have questions regarding TurboTax …
Comment by Jill: … to use H&R Block, they told me I need to fix it …
May
23
… . You can find the phone number, address and business hours of your local IRS office here.
Comment by dirk todd: … We have been through HELL with them this …
May
3
IRS Economic Stimulus Payment Article Index
May 3, 2008 | 7 Comments
… if you meet certain requirements. Usually you have to have an income that is below a certain threshold. You have a choice of several companies.
My first attempt to answer reader questions. IRS Stimulus Payment - Questions and Answers
If you still have questions, they may be answered here.
President Bush Announces Faster Stimulus Payment
President Bush said the payments were going out faster than planned. Based on comments from readers, I'm not sure if the payments really came …
Apr
30
TurboTax Direct Deposit Stimulus Payment Questions
April 30, 2008 | 278 Comments
… TurboTax?
Many people file their taxes with TurboTax. I've always used TaxCut by H&R Block but I'm sure the services are very similar. TurboTax is software that you can use either on your desktop (you bought it at BestBuy or Wal Mart and installed it on your computer) or you completed your taxes on the TurboTax website. TurboTax is owned by Intuit who also makes Quicken and QuickBook s (which I use for my business).
How Does Using TurboTax Affect My Economic Stimulus …
Apr
16
File Your Taxes Online For Free
April 16, 2008 | 3 Comments
… page to find the companies that participate. Among the sites offering this service are H&R Block's TaxCut, TurboTax and TaxACT. These sites are the major "do it yourself" tax preparation companies.
I used H&R Block's TaxCut website to file my 2007 taxes. I usually have a tax professional prepare my taxes but this year I was a bit late getting my tax documents together because I had to wait on my business taxes. I have to say I was impressed. I haven’t used tax …
Mar
9
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Jul
18
How Uninformed Investors Keep the Stock Market Moving
July 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment
… tried to explain the sound his coworker made when she discovered that fact. Sort of like a shrieking cat, I believe.
On top of that the company announced an increase in dividends (of which she would be receiving none). This lady had been employed for close to 20 years. We're assuming she had a lot of stock.
The Democratization of the Market
What's the point? More people than ever are in the stock market. 401(k) and profit sharing plans have introduced stocks and bonds to a …
Jul
14
… mistakenly billed her again for two nights' lodging even though she had prepaid for the room through an online travel agency, plus held another $300 for possible incidentals without her knowledge. Because her card is tied to her checking account, she was broke.
And consider the experience of Scott Huelskamp, editor of a trade publication for rehabilitation professionals. He checked into The Red Rock Casino Resort Spa outside Las Vegas for a conference and was asked for a card to …
Jul
10
Close Old Or Unused Accounts
July 10, 2008 | 5 Comments
… .
Take a few minutes and write down any accounts you don't use regularly. Then go through the list and contact each company over the phone or in writing and get the account closed.
I find it's good to clean up old accounts once a year or so. Get a free copy of your credit report and look over all the accounts. If there are some you don't use or don't recognize, call the company and get it taken care of.
You don't want to mess around with this stuff when you're trying …
Comment by Jeff: Chris, I've read that credit card …