Tax Return Preparation

Federal authorities said twin sisters from the Detroit area sold their children’s Social Security numbers to people who claimed the kids as dependents on their tax returns. Karhonda and Kashaunda Prophet were charged Thursday with assisting the preparation of false returns over a two-year period.

IRS Says Twin Sisters Accused Of Selling Their Kids’ Social Security Numbers For Tax Refunds

Federal authorities said twin sisters from the Detroit area sold their children’s Social Security numbers to people who claimed the kids as dependents on their tax returns.

Q: I graduated college in June and just started my first job. Since I have never had to file a tax return, I am curious to learn the level of earnings this year that will require me to file tax returns. Also, I just received a Form W-4 and I have no idea how many exemptions I should claim.

Q: I graduated college in June and just started my first job. Since I have never had to file a tax return, I am curious to learn the level of earnings this year that will require me to file tax returns. Also, I just received a Form W-4 and I have no idea how many exemptions I should claim.

AARP Tax-Aide needs volunteers to prepare tax returns. Preparers receive free Internal Revenue Servicecertified tax training. Counselors and leadership positions are available in Martin County and southern St. Lucie counties.

(ARA) - About 71 million American households (47 percent) will owe no federal income tax for 2009 thanks, in part, to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), according to estimates by the nonpartisan Tax Policy Center. The other 53 percent of us will have to pay.

United Way of Greenwood and Abbeville Counties will be offering tax return aid to low- to- moderate income residents in the coming year.