Brian Sloan

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Writer, producer, director—“I Think I Do” and “WTC View” streaming on Amazon/Apple 🎬🍿🎥

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Late credit card payments have hit a record high: Here's how to tackle outstanding debt

5 days ago | cnbc.com | Brian Sloan |Dan Avery

The percentage of credit card accounts that were at least 90 days past due hit a 12-year high in the fourth quarter of 2024. According to data from the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, 0.90% of accounts were delinquent, the most since the Fed bank began its report. It's only a slight increase from the 0.89% in the fourth quarter of 2023, but a larger spike from the 0.70% seen in 2022.
The 10 Worst States for Text Scams

2 weeks ago | cnbc.com | Brian Sloan

SMS marketing platform Textla has released the list of the states with the most complaints about text and phone scams.
How to Set Up Direct Deposit

3 weeks ago | cnbc.com | Brian Sloan

Setting up direct deposit isn't just a safer way to ensure you get your tax refund — it's faster, too. According to the IRS, electronic refunds are typically deposited within 21 days of filing an e-return. That's compared to six to eight weeks for a printed return with a mailed check.
More than $1 billion in unclaimed tax refunds will vanish on April 15

4 weeks ago | cnbc.com | Brian Sloan

If you didn't file a tax return in 2021, time is running out to claim any refund you might be owed. If you owe the IRS money in a given year, you'll face stiff penalties if you fail to file a federal tax return by Tax Day. But if you fail to file when you have a refund coming to you, the agency typically doesn't pursue the issue. In most cases, you have three years from your original tax filing deadline to submit a return and get that refund. After that, it belongs to the federal government.
Did you have big medical bills last year? They may be tax deductible

1 month ago | cnbc.com | Brian Sloan

Are medical expenses tax deductible? The IRS allows federal filers to deduct qualifying medical expenses that exceed 7.5% of their adjusted gross income (AGI). So, if your AGI was $80,000, you can deduct health costs above $6,000. To claim the medical expenses, however, you must itemize your return rather than take the standard deduction. The standard deduction for tax year 2024 is $14,600 for a single taxpayer.
Americans Are Increasingly Worried About Scammers Stealing Their Tax Refunds

1 month ago | cnbc.com | Brian Sloan

A new survey from Allstate Identity Protection reveals that nearly two-thirds of Americans (64%) are worried cybercriminals could use their personal information to pocket their tax refund. Tax-related identity theft is an ongoing issue, with Allstate reporting that 40% of the claims with its identity protection insurance division are filed during tax season. Victims of tax identity theft can wait up to two years to get their rightful refund, according to the National Taxpayer Advocate.
CNBC: 5 maneras de obtener tu reembolso de impuestos más rápido

1 month ago | telemundo47.com | Brian Sloan

Nadie ama darle al Tío Sam su parte, pero si tienes suerte, el IRS te emitirá un reembolso de impuestos y recuperarás parte de tu dinero ganado con esfuerzo. Para muchos estadounidenses, el reembolso anual no es solo dinero extra — es una parte crítica del presupuesto que se destina a pagar lo esencial.
5 Ways to Get Your Tax Return Faster

1 month ago | cnbc.com | Brian Sloan

Nobody loves giving Uncle Sam his cut, but if you're lucky the IRS will issue you a tax refund and you'll get some of your hard-earned money back. For many Americans, their annual refund isn't just mad money — it's a critical part of their budget that goes to pay for essentials.
It’s Not Too Late to Take These Tax Deductions for 2024

1 month ago | cnbc.com | Brian Sloan

Tax season 2024 is in full swing, with millions of filers poring over their receipts and forms to see what they can claim. But while the vast majority of tax deductions, credits and tax breaks must have been from steps you took by Dec. 31, 2024, there are still a few moves you can make right now that will lower your 2024 tax bill. In fact, you can make deposits into two key accounts through to Tax Day, April 15, 2025, and still have it lower your taxable income for 2024.
5 Tax Scams in 2025 And How to Avoid Them

2 months ago | cnbc.com | Brian Sloan

Every tax season, scammers ramp up efforts to steal taxpayers' identities, data or refunds. These con artists take advantage of people's anxiety and confusion about filing their tax returns. In 2024, the IRS received nearly 300,000 reports of identity theft, which the agency estimates led to $5.5 billion in tax fraud. With an estimated 90% of taxpayers filing online this year, scammers have gotten even savvier in their attempts to defraud filers.

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