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The Taxability of Oscars Gift Bags 02/08/2016 07:00pm • When Oscar night arrives later this month, winners will take home bragging rights and the famous gold-plated statuette. For 21 of the nominees who don't win, their consolation prize is a gift bag worth over six figures -- along with an accompanying tax bill. In recent years, the IRS has launched an People who have visited the White House the most 02/08/2016 03:00pm • The following information is provided by Graphiq and insidegov.com: By Alex Greer In an effort to increase government transparency, President Barack Obama publicly released the White House visitor records in September 2009 — an unprecedented decision in U.S. history. At the very least, Why You Should Do a Digital Inventory of Your Assets 02/07/2016 07:00pm • Last month, several media outlets reported that Apple required a Canadian woman to get a court order before gaining access to her deceased husband's iPad. According to reports, the woman simply wanted to play card games her husband had downloaded to the tablet. While that incident seemed particular AirBnB regulations, tax rules advance in Virginia 02/07/2016 09:08am • WASHINGTON -- Virginia’s House of Delegates has passed a bill that would regulate and provide rules for tax collection on short-term room or house rentals through apps or websites like AirBnB. House Bill 812 was approved Thursday on a 75-22 vote. The bill sponsor, Del. Chris Peace (R-Mechani Tax prep software confusing Falls Church City with Fairfax Co. 02/05/2016 11:13am • WASHINGTON - There is Falls Church and there is Falls Church City, the 2.2-square-mile community which is not part of Fairfax County, and tax preparation software companies continue to confuse the two. The City of Falls Church Commissioner of the Revenue office says many tax prep software compani IRS says phone scam 'a major threat' 02/04/2016 12:12pm • WASHINGTON — This tax season has seen a surge in aggressive scammers calling up taxpayers nationwide. The callers claim to be with the IRS, say that a tax bill must be paid immediately, and threaten to send police to the victim’s door within the hour. This week the IRS sent out a new warning Va. looks for new rules, tax collections on Airbnb 02/04/2016 04:58am • WASHINGTON -- With thousands of Virginia residences listed for short-term stays on sites and apps such as Airbnb, the General Assembly is looking to regulate the burgeoning business to make sure taxes are properly collected on every stay. A bill now ready for a full vote in the House of Delegate 10 Ways to Maximize Your HSA in 2016 02/03/2016 07:00pm • With open enrollment officially closed for the federal health insurance marketplace and most employers, plenty of Americans are getting acquainted with a new health insurance plan for 2016. If you now have a high-deductible plan and a health savings account, here are 10 ways to make the most of yo 8 surprising things that are taxable 02/03/2016 07:00pm • On the list of things you hate, somewhere in there is probably learning that something you didn't think you had to pay tax on, you do. Any money that comes into your life can be taxable, says San Diego-based tax attorney Sam Brotman. "Technically, under Internal Revenue Code Section 62, the IR Why You Need Financial Cheat Days 02/03/2016 07:00pm • When we think of "cheat days," we tend to think of a sweet treat or indulgent meal that breaks a cycle of strict dieting. A cheat day is meant to satisfy cravings, and it's a great way to incorporate foods you normally wouldn't include in your diet without ruining your metabolism. Similarly, a finan Loudoun taxman: What your house is worth 02/03/2016 01:10pm • WASHINGTON — Loudoun County won’t set 2016 property tax rates until this spring, but the county has completed its real estate assessments for the 2016 tax year. The county’s total taxable real estate increased to $69.1 billion, up about 3.7 percent from the 2015 tax year. The average exi D.C. area falling short in smoking cessation, report finds 02/03/2016 05:10am • WASHINGTON — Just how well is the D.C. area taking on tobacco use? Not well at all, the American Lung Association says. In its annual State of Tobacco Control report, the association looks at anti-smoking policies and programs in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. D.C. and Maryla Rep. Connolly calls for cool heads in Fairfax Co. school-budget fight 02/03/2016 04:59am • WASHINGTON — The larger-than-expected budget request from Fairfax County Public Schools has led to a potential showdown this spring with the Board of Supervisors that former board chairman Rep. Gerry Connolly says has already included too much hyperbole. Schools Superintendent Karen Garza propo 5 Phrases That Catch Job Seekers Off Guard -- And How to Respond 02/02/2016 07:00pm • Job searching is a complex maze of unfamiliar scenarios. As a new job seeker, your challenge is to handle each situation as knowledgeably as possible. Experience is the best teacher, but you don't have time to monkey around when it comes to your job search. You'll need to learn as much as you can, How Refinancing Impacts Your Investment Portfolio 02/02/2016 07:00pm • Shopping for a mortgage is no one's idea of fun, but doing it right can save you thousands of dollars over the years -- and perhaps tens of thousands. This might be a good time to take out a new mortgage or refinance an old one, as many experts expect rates to rise. Of course, they might not -- or n