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IRS Audit FAQ (NOLO)

"Answers to frequently asked questions about a taxpayer's worst nightmare: the audit".

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Get Tax Help to Avoid Getting Caught in a Financial Mess (Ariclesbase)

"Nowadays we have to pay taxes on most things. We pay tax on the money we earn at work and this is called income tax."

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Survey finds average cost of itemized return still LOW at $205 (National Association of Accountants)

"Average tax preparation fee for an itemized Form 1040 with Schedule A and a state return increased less than 2 percent during the past two years - rising from $201 to $205".

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One in Five Americans Faced a Legal Issue in the Past year (FindLaw).

"Top legal issues: Real Estate, Family Law, Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Traffic Violations says Findlaw survey."

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Most American's Don't Have a Will, says New FindLaw.com Survey (West)

"Nearly 60 percent of Americans don't have a will, according to a new survey by Findlaw.com. Fifty-eight percent of American adults have not written a will, giving them little control or input into issues such as what will happen to their assets and any minor children after they die."

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Bankruptcy filings surge to 1 million - up 29% (CNNMoney.com)

"As things in the economy have gotten worse, the number of people and businesses heading to bankruptcy court have spiked. Bankruptcy filings surged 29% in the 12 months that ended June 30, according to government figures."

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Bankruptcy filings surge to 1 million - up 29% (CNNMoney.com)

"As things in the economy have gotten worse, the number of people and businesses heading to bankruptcy court have spiked. Bankruptcy filings surged 29% in the 12 months that ended June 30, according to government figures."

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The Six Financial Mistakes Couples Make (SmartMoney.com)

"If you and your partner are like most couple, chances are, you fight about money. Numerous studies have shown that money is the No. 1 reason why couples argue - and many of the recently divorced say those battles were the main reason why they untied the knot."

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Top 6 Most Common Financial Mistakes (Investopedia)

"It is indeed a material world. When it comes to spending, the U.S. is a culture of consumption. The result: rising levels of consumer debt and declining household savings rates. But in 2008, this culture was hit hard by economic reality."

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