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After the close of another year, income taxes of course come to mind. While it’s clear we have to pay tax on our income, there are plenty of provisions in the tax code that require federal taxes to be paid on things you may not normally think of. As you’re gathering your forms and preparing to submit your returns, consider the following checklist of surprises, groaners, and ironies.   Unemployment Benefits It’s ironic but true – you have to pay …

With the NCAA men’s basketball tournament just gearing up, fans across the country have filled out their brackets and are putting their money down in pools with friends, family and coworkers. But wait a minute– is this even legal? NCAA pools technically illegal in most states, but law goes unenforced Several states have made changes to allow legal gambling on small office pools Make sure you aren’t violating any company rules with your office pool   Legalize it . . …

Super Bowl XLVI between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants in Indianapolis means tailgating, extravagant halftime shows, big budget commercials and a general license to party hard across the country. The game can lead to a super hangover, super indigestion and a super credit card bill, but it’s all in good fun until you end up with a not-so-super night in jail and all the penalties and indignities therein. A View From the Inside Football fans have a …