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What to do</span></a></h4><div class="wnContent summaryImage left width90"><a href="/story/37501390/no-w-2-tax-form-what-to-do"><img border="0" width="90" data-path="http://MONEYTIPS.images.worldnow.com/images/16079001_G.jpg?auto=webp&amp;disable=upscale&amp;width=650"></a></div><div class="wnContent summaryImage abridged left width90"><a href="/story/37501390/no-w-2-tax-form-what-to-do"><img border="0" width="90" data-path="http://MONEYTIPS.images.worldnow.com/images/16079001_G.jpg?auto=webp&amp;disable=upscale&amp;width=650"></a></div><div class="wnContent summary abridged"><span class="text"><p>These days, you probably want to file your taxes as early as possible to prevent identity thieves from filing a false return in your name &mdash; but that requires you to have the necessary forms in hand, including W-2 forms.</p></span><a class="more" href="/story/37501390/no-w-2-tax-form-what-to-do"><span class="text">More >></span></a></div><div class="wnContent summary"><span class="text"><p>These days, you probably want to file your taxes as early as possible to prevent identity thieves from filing a false return in your name &mdash; but that requires you to have the necessary forms in hand, including W-2 forms.</p></span><a class="more" href="/story/37501390/no-w-2-tax-form-what-to-do"><span class="text">More >></span></a></div><div class="wnClear"></div></li><li class="wnItem feature WNLifestyleHomeMoney story priority-7 odd displaySizeId-1 odd-1 collapsed"><meta content="WN Lifestyle Home - Money"><meta content="2018-02-09 09:04:15"><h4 class="wnContent headline"><a href="/story/37466221/is-your-w-2-tax-form-less-than-your-salary"><span class="text">Is your W-2 tax form less than your salary?</span></a></h4><h4 class="wnContent headline abridged"><a href="/story/37466221/is-your-w-2-tax-form-less-than-your-salary"><span class="text">Is your W-2 tax form less than your salary?</span></a></h4><div class="wnContent summaryImage left width90"><a href="/story/37466221/is-your-w-2-tax-form-less-than-your-salary"><img border="0" width="90" data-path="http://MONEYTIPS.images.worldnow.com/images/16036694_G.jpg?auto=webp&amp;disable=upscale&amp;width=650"></a></div><div class="wnContent summaryImage abridged left width90"><a href="/story/37466221/is-your-w-2-tax-form-less-than-your-salary"><img border="0" width="90" data-path="http://MONEYTIPS.images.worldnow.com/images/16036694_G.jpg?auto=webp&amp;disable=upscale&amp;width=650"></a></div><div class="wnContent summary abridged"><span class="text"><p>The W-2 is the base document that defines your tax obligations, so it is important that you review and understand yours.</p></span><a class="more" href="/story/37466221/is-your-w-2-tax-form-less-than-your-salary"><span class="text">More >></span></a></div><div class="wnContent summary"><span class="text"><p>The W-2 is the base document that defines your tax obligations, so it is important that you review and understand yours.</p></span><a class="more" href="/story/37466221/is-your-w-2-tax-form-less-than-your-salary"><span class="text">More >></span></a></div><div class="wnClear"></div></li><li class="wnItem feature WNLifestyleHomeMoney story priority-8 even displaySizeId-1 even-1 collapsed"><meta content="WN Lifestyle Home - Money"><meta content="2018-02-07 03:04:38"><h4 class="wnContent headline"><a href="/story/37444186/5-mistakes-to-avoid-when-filing-taxes-early"><span class="text">5 mistakes to avoid when filing taxes early</span></a></h4><h4 class="wnContent headline abridged"><a href="/story/37444186/5-mistakes-to-avoid-when-filing-taxes-early"><span class="text">5 mistakes to avoid when filing taxes early</span></a></h4><div class="wnContent summaryImage left width90"><a href="/story/37444186/5-mistakes-to-avoid-when-filing-taxes-early"><img border="0" width="90" data-path="http://MONEYTIPS.images.worldnow.com/images/15993039_G.jpg?auto=webp&amp;disable=upscale&amp;width=650"></a></div><div class="wnContent summaryImage abridged left width90"><a href="/story/37444186/5-mistakes-to-avoid-when-filing-taxes-early"><img border="0" width="90" data-path="http://MONEYTIPS.images.worldnow.com/images/15993039_G.jpg?auto=webp&amp;disable=upscale&amp;width=650"></a></div><div class="wnContent summary abridged"><span class="text"><p>Early Birds Should Be Careful Have you been waiting patiently to file your taxes? 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</li><li class="wnItem feature SalesWorldNow62 story priority-1 odd displaySizeId-1 odd-1"><meta content="Sales - WorldNow 62"><meta content="2018-02-06 22:06:07"><h4 class="wnContent headline"><a href="/story/37442267/hr-block-tax-survey-top-3-things-americans-would-rather-do"><span class="text">H&R Block Tax Survey: Top 3 Things Americans Would Rather Do</span></a></h4><h4 class="wnContent headline abridged"><a href="/story/37442267/hr-block-tax-survey-top-3-things-americans-would-rather-do"><span class="text">H&R Block Tax Survey: Top 3 Things Americans Would Rather Do</span></a></h4><div class="wnContent summaryImage left width90"><a href="/story/37442267/hr-block-tax-survey-top-3-things-americans-would-rather-do"><img border="0" width="90" data-path="http://wncontent.images.worldnow.com/images/15654297_G.jpg?auto=webp&amp;disable=upscale&amp;width=650"></a></div><div class="wnContent summaryImage abridged left width50"><a href="/story/37442267/hr-block-tax-survey-top-3-things-americans-would-rather-do"><img border="0" width="50" data-path="http://wncontent.images.worldnow.com/images/15654297_G.jpg?auto=webp&amp;disable=upscale&amp;width=650"></a></div><div class="wnContent summary abridged"><span class="text"><p>New H&amp;R Block Tax Pro Go is assisted tax prep &ndash; minus the trip to the tax office Innovative, assisted tax prep gives clients upfront pricing, maximum refund and freedom December 2017 In a recent H&amp;R Block survey*, Americans who have their tax returns prepared by a tax professional said that in the time they could save by not going to a tax office, 41 percent would spend time with family and friends, and 29 percent would sleep or binge-watch TV shows.&nbsp;Starting Jan. ...</p></span><a class="more" href="/story/37442267/hr-block-tax-survey-top-3-things-americans-would-rather-do"><span class="text">More >></span></a></div><div class="wnContent summary"><span class="text"><p>New H&amp;R Block Tax Pro Go is assisted tax prep &ndash; minus the trip to the tax office Innovative, assisted tax prep gives clients upfront pricing, maximum refund and freedom December 2017 In a recent H&amp;R Block survey*, Americans who have their tax returns prepared by a tax professional said that in the time they could save by not going to a tax office, 41 percent would spend time with family and friends, and 29 percent would sleep or binge-watch TV shows.&nbsp;Starting Jan. ...</p></span><a class="more" href="/story/37442267/hr-block-tax-survey-top-3-things-americans-would-rather-do"><span class="text">More >></span></a></div><div class="wnClear"></div></li><li class="wnItem feature SalesWorldNow62 story priority-2 even displaySizeId-1 even-1"><meta content="Sales - WorldNow 62"><meta content="2018-01-30 15:18:06"><h4 class="wnContent headline"><a href="/story/37383106/hr-block-tax-survey-top-concerns-if-tax-refund-is-delayed"><span class="text">H&R Block Tax Survey: Top Concerns if Tax Refund is Delayed</span></a></h4><h4 class="wnContent headline abridged"><a href="/story/37383106/hr-block-tax-survey-top-concerns-if-tax-refund-is-delayed"><span class="text">H&R Block Tax Survey: Top Concerns if Tax Refund is Delayed</span></a></h4><div class="wnContent summaryImage left width90"><a href="/story/37383106/hr-block-tax-survey-top-concerns-if-tax-refund-is-delayed"><img border="0" width="90" data-path="http://wncontent.images.worldnow.com/images/15935528_G.jpg?auto=webp&amp;disable=upscale&amp;width=650"></a></div><div class="wnContent summaryImage abridged left width50"><a href="/story/37383106/hr-block-tax-survey-top-concerns-if-tax-refund-is-delayed"><img border="0" width="50" data-path="http://wncontent.images.worldnow.com/images/15935528_G.jpg?auto=webp&amp;disable=upscale&amp;width=650"></a></div><div class="wnContent summary abridged"><span class="text"><p>Nearly half of American taxpayers are somewhat or very dependent on receiving a tax refund from the IRS. The survey of 3,000 Americans and commissioned by H&amp;R Block also found that if a tax refund was delayed, the biggest concern for one in four respondents would be not having enough money to meet required financial commitments like rent and bills. The IRS is required to hold refunds for returns claiming the earned income tax credit (EITC) and additional child tax credit (ACTC) u...</p></span><a class="more" href="/story/37383106/hr-block-tax-survey-top-concerns-if-tax-refund-is-delayed"><span class="text">More >></span></a></div><div class="wnContent summary"><span class="text"><p>Nearly half of American taxpayers are somewhat or very dependent on receiving a tax refund from the IRS. The survey of 3,000 Americans and commissioned by H&amp;R Block also found that if a tax refund was delayed, the biggest concern for one in four respondents would be not having enough money to meet required financial commitments like rent and bills. The IRS is required to hold refunds for returns claiming the earned income tax credit (EITC) and additional child tax credit (ACTC) u...</p></span><a class="more" href="/story/37383106/hr-block-tax-survey-top-concerns-if-tax-refund-is-delayed"><span class="text">More >></span></a></div><div class="wnClear"></div></li><li class="wnItem feature SalesWorldNow62 story priority-3 odd displaySizeId-1 odd-1"><meta content="Sales - WorldNow 62"><meta content="2018-01-30 15:36:47"><h4 class="wnContent headline"><a href="/story/37383502/block-advisors-helps-small-business-owners-understand-and-anticipate-tax-surprises"><span class="text">Block Advisors Helps Small Business Owners Understand And Anticipate Tax Surprises</span></a></h4><h4 class="wnContent headline abridged"><a href="/story/37383502/block-advisors-helps-small-business-owners-understand-and-anticipate-tax-surprises"><span class="text">Block Advisors Helps Small Business Owners Understand And Anticipate Tax Surprises</span></a></h4><div class="wnContent summaryImage left width90"><a href="/story/37383502/block-advisors-helps-small-business-owners-understand-and-anticipate-tax-surprises"><img border="0" width="90" data-path="http://wncontent.images.worldnow.com/images/15935800_G.jpg?auto=webp&amp;disable=upscale&amp;width=650"></a></div><div class="wnContent summaryImage abridged left width50"><a href="/story/37383502/block-advisors-helps-small-business-owners-understand-and-anticipate-tax-surprises"><img border="0" width="50" data-path="http://wncontent.images.worldnow.com/images/15935800_G.jpg?auto=webp&amp;disable=upscale&amp;width=650"></a></div><div class="wnContent summary abridged"><span class="text"><p>There are more than 28 million small businesses in the United States. Block Advisors helps small business owners understand and anticipate tax surprises.</p></span><a class="more" href="/story/37383502/block-advisors-helps-small-business-owners-understand-and-anticipate-tax-surprises"><span class="text">More >></span></a></div><div class="wnContent summary"><span class="text"><p>There are more than 28 million small businesses in the United States. Block Advisors helps small business owners understand and anticipate tax surprises.</p></span><a class="more" href="/story/37383502/block-advisors-helps-small-business-owners-understand-and-anticipate-tax-surprises"><span class="text">More >></span></a></div><div class="wnClear"></div></li><li class="wnItem feature SalesTax story priority-4 even displaySizeId-1 even-1 collapsed"><meta content="Sales - Tax"><meta content="2018-01-19 14:43:55"><h4 class="wnContent headline"><a href="/story/37303274/irs-urges-travelers-requiring-passports-to-pay-their-back-taxes-or-enter-into-payment-agreements-people-owing-51000-or-more-covered"><span class="text">IRS urges travelers requiring passports to pay their back taxes or enter into payment agreements; people owing $51,000 or more covered</span></a></h4><h4 class="wnContent headline abridged"><a href="/story/37303274/irs-urges-travelers-requiring-passports-to-pay-their-back-taxes-or-enter-into-payment-agreements-people-owing-51000-or-more-covered"><span class="text">IRS urges travelers requiring passports to pay their back taxes or enter into payment agreements; people owing $51,000 or more covered</span></a></h4><div class="wnContent summaryImage left width90"><a href="/story/37303274/irs-urges-travelers-requiring-passports-to-pay-their-back-taxes-or-enter-into-payment-agreements-people-owing-51000-or-more-covered"><img border="0" width="90" data-path="http://wncontent.images.worldnow.com/images/5085857_G.jpg?auto=webp&amp;disable=upscale&amp;width=650"></a></div><div class="wnContent summaryImage abridged left width90"><a href="/story/37303274/irs-urges-travelers-requiring-passports-to-pay-their-back-taxes-or-enter-into-payment-agreements-people-owing-51000-or-more-covered"><img border="0" width="90" data-path="http://wncontent.images.worldnow.com/images/5085857_G.jpg?auto=webp&amp;disable=upscale&amp;width=650"></a></div><div class="wnContent summary abridged"><span class="text"><p>This month, the IRS will begin implementation of new procedures affecting individuals with &ldquo;seriously delinquent tax debts.&rdquo;</p></span><a class="more" href="/story/37303274/irs-urges-travelers-requiring-passports-to-pay-their-back-taxes-or-enter-into-payment-agreements-people-owing-51000-or-more-covered"><span class="text">More >></span></a></div><div class="wnContent summary"><span class="text"><p>This month, the IRS will begin implementation of new procedures affecting individuals with &ldquo;seriously delinquent tax debts.&rdquo;</p></span><a class="more" href="/story/37303274/irs-urges-travelers-requiring-passports-to-pay-their-back-taxes-or-enter-into-payment-agreements-people-owing-51000-or-more-covered"><span class="text">More >></span></a></div><div class="wnClear"></div></li><li class="wnItem feature SalesTax story priority-5 odd displaySizeId-1 odd-1 collapsed"><meta content="Sales - 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Tax"><meta content="2018-01-16 13:08:25"><h4 class="wnContent headline"><a href="/story/37273570/updated-2018-withholding-tables-now-available-taxpayers-could-see-paycheck-changes-by-february"><span class="text">Updated 2018 withholding tables now available; taxpayers could see paycheck changes by February</span></a></h4><h4 class="wnContent headline abridged"><a href="/story/37273570/updated-2018-withholding-tables-now-available-taxpayers-could-see-paycheck-changes-by-february"><span class="text">Updated 2018 withholding tables now available; taxpayers could see paycheck changes by February</span></a></h4><div class="wnContent summaryImage left width90"><a href="/story/37273570/updated-2018-withholding-tables-now-available-taxpayers-could-see-paycheck-changes-by-february"><img border="0" width="90" data-path="http://wncontent.images.worldnow.com/images/7521769_G.jpg?auto=webp&amp;disable=upscale&amp;width=650"></a></div><div class="wnContent summaryImage abridged left width90"><a href="/story/37273570/updated-2018-withholding-tables-now-available-taxpayers-could-see-paycheck-changes-by-february"><img border="0" width="90" data-path="http://wncontent.images.worldnow.com/images/7521769_G.jpg?auto=webp&amp;disable=upscale&amp;width=650"></a></div><div class="wnContent summary abridged"><span class="text"><p>The new law makes a number of changes for 2018 that affect individual taxpayers</p></span><a class="more" href="/story/37273570/updated-2018-withholding-tables-now-available-taxpayers-could-see-paycheck-changes-by-february"><span class="text">More >></span></a></div><div class="wnContent summary"><span class="text"><p>The new law makes a number of changes for 2018 that affect individual taxpayers</p></span><a class="more" href="/story/37273570/updated-2018-withholding-tables-now-available-taxpayers-could-see-paycheck-changes-by-february"><span class="text">More >></span></a></div><div class="wnClear"></div></li><li class="wnItem feature SalesTax story priority-7 odd displaySizeId-1 odd-1 collapsed"><meta content="Sales - 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