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		<title>Refund Reminder: Review Funds First</title>
		<link>http://tucsoncitizen.com/bbbconsumeralert/2012/04/17/refund-reminder-review-funds-first/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:42:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick LaFleur</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Consumers with newly acquired tax refund checks might notice numerous offers and incentives to spend cash right away; Better Business Bureau says to save funds for further review. According to the Internal Revenue Service, the average 2012 tax refund is roughly $3,000. BBB warns refund recipients and big spenders to be wary of: Check-cashing businesses [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New Scam Uses BBB.org Email Address</title>
		<link>http://tucsoncitizen.com/bbbconsumeralert/2012/02/17/new-scam-uses-bbb-org-email-address/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:51:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick LaFleur</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Consumers nationwide, including Tucson, are reporting a new round of phishing email scams using the BBB name and email address. Some of the new emails appear to be targeting accountants. Consumers report that many of the latest scam emails use a BBB.org email address in conjunction with the American Institute of CPAs logo and name. The message [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Watch out for Tax Preparation Scams this Tax Season</title>
		<link>http://tucsoncitizen.com/bbbconsumeralert/2012/01/26/watch-out-for-tax-preparation-scams-this-tax-season/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:19:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick LaFleur</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Consumers expecting a tax refund might be looking forward to filing their taxes early this year, but Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona warns to be cautious of tax preparers who claim they can get larger refunds than their competitors. According to IRS investigators, some preparers may use their clients’ personal information to file falsified [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tax Refund Anticipation Loans Are Costly, Whether You Get A Check Or A Debit Card, Advises BBB</title>
		<link>http://tucsoncitizen.com/bbbconsumeralert/2011/01/27/tax-refund-anticipation-loans-are-costly-whether-you-get-a-check-or-a-debit-card-advises-bbb/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 20:23:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick LaFleur</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In a hurry to get your refund? Some tax preparers offer tax refund anticipation loans, often marketed as “rapid refunds” in the form of checks or “gift” debit cards. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises consumers to be wary of these costly loans. They deliver refunds only slightly faster than the IRS. Refund anticipation loans [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Find Out How Your Income Compares to Other Tax Filers</title>
		<link>http://tucsoncitizen.com/bbbconsumeralert/2010/04/26/find-out-how-your-income-compares-to-other-tax-filers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 22:17:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick LaFleur</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Associated Press put together a pretty cool auto-generated application that lets you fill in a few fields to find out where you stand amongst other tax filers. It is based on filing status, age, and income. Click here to try it.]]></description>
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		<title>Local Travel Club Linked to W-2 Copycat Mailer</title>
		<link>http://tucsoncitizen.com/bbbconsumeralert/2010/04/19/local-travel-club-linked-to-w-2-copycat-mailer/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 18:06:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick LaFleur</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The deadline for filing taxes, April 15, has come and gone, but some companies are still trying to profit by taking advantage of the public’s tax-season anxiety. Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is alerting consumers to mailings, closely resembling a W-2 form, being sent to Tucson consumers from a company called Travel Premium Awards [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BBB Tips On Deducting Charitable Contributions</title>
		<link>http://tucsoncitizen.com/bbbconsumeralert/2010/03/23/bbb-tips-on-deducting-charitable-contributions/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 22:28:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick LaFleur</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One benefit of supporting a worthwhile cause is the ability to take a federal income tax deduction for donations.  To help donors to nonprofit organizations understand which of their donations are tax-deductible, BBB Charity Information Service offers these tips: Contributions must be made to qualified organizations to be tax-deductible.  For instance, contributions to almost all [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tips for Finding a Trustworthy Tax Preparer</title>
		<link>http://tucsoncitizen.com/bbbconsumeralert/2010/02/15/tips-for-finding-a-trustworthy-tax-preparer/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:08:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick LaFleur</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most Americans will get assistance from a professional tax preparer or tax software when filing their taxes this year. Better Business Bureau encourages taxpayers to use caution when selecting tax preparation help or they may get hit with headaches and mounting fines and fees if the return isn’t correct or filed late. According to the [...]]]></description>
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