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More than 3 million baby boomers turned 65 in 2014. Another 3 m Tips for Keeping Online Tax Returns Safe From Thieves 02/09/2015 07:00pm • After several states suspended e-filing through the popular online tax preparer, TurboTax itself temporarily pulled the plug on its state tax return e-filing services last week due to security concerns. The company, owned by Intuit, which also owns QuickBooks, Mint, Quicken and a variety of other p The 'Dirty Dozen' Tax Scams to Avoid 02/09/2015 07:00pm • The IRS recently released its "Dirty Dozen" list of tax scams for the 2015 filing season, and phone calls from scammers posing as IRS agents top the list. Fake emails or phishing schemes, identity theft and tax return preparer fraud followed close behind. In fact, due to fraudulent tax returns filed Free Lunch Friday Rules 02/09/2015 12:57pm • WTOP - FREE LUNCH FRIDAY FOR FRIEND���S AND FAMILY SWEEPSTAKES OFFICIAL RULES �� �� WHEN TO ENTER: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. 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