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Tale of the Ghost Tax Preparer
Season 3 Episode 157
Ghost preparers, according to the IRS, “look to make a fast buck by promising a big refund or charging fees based on a percentage of the refund. These scammers hurt honest taxpayers who are simply tr…
Published on 6 years, 8 months ago
Respond Don't React
Season 3 Episode 156
On today's show, Ralph talks about his experience with responding and not reacting during interactions and how we all can benefit from practice in taking a breath, thinking logically and responding a…
Published on 6 years, 8 months ago
VA Home Loans
Season 3 Episode 155
The share of service members using VA mortgage loans instead of conventional ones to purchase their first homes more than doubled from before the housing crisis hit to after the dust settled, accordi…
Published on 6 years, 8 months ago
How Scammers Steal Your Money
Season 3 Episode 153
Cybercrime has been a lucrative business for swindlers since the early days of the internet. Despite the advancements in security, hackers and criminals will always be one-step ahead of us. That is w…
Published on 6 years, 9 months ago
3 Reasons to Hire a Tax Professional this Year
Season 3 Episode 152
Sleepless nights, panic attacks and pounding headaches are feelings that are far too familiar for taxpayers during the spring. But how do you know if you really need the help of a professional tax pr…
Published on 6 years, 9 months ago
IRS Audit Red Flags for TY18
Season 3 Episode 151
While the overall risk of being audited is generally low, new changes resulting from the enacted Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) could impact your susceptibility of being audited this tax season. On tod…
Published on 6 years, 9 months ago
Why File Early?
Season 3 Episode 150
Whether you do them yourself or pay someone else to do them for you, preparing your income taxes is probably not one of your favorite chores. Knowing you have a refund coming can make the whole proce…
Published on 6 years, 9 months ago
Interview with Stefan "The Freak" Talabisco
Season 3
A special bonus for our listeners is the full interview with Stefan "The Freak" Talabisco to talk with Ralph about his life as a veteran and up and coming professional boxer. With goals of boxing in …
Published on 6 years, 9 months ago
Tax Changes for Military Members
Season 3 Episode 149
Recent changes in tax law mean that many in uniform could see big returns when they file their 2018 taxes. On today's show, Ralph discusses how many services members and their families are likely to …
Published on 6 years, 9 months ago
Elizabeth Warren's Wealth Tax
Season 3 Episode 148
Is a tax on the net worth of the ultrarich a good idea? Under Senator Warren’s plan, the tax rate on wealth would be two per cent, but it would only apply to American households worth at least fifty …
Published on 6 years, 9 months ago