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Will IL unemployment Extended Benefits continue after Sept. 4?

Hi Terry, I’ve exhaustively read the IDES website on their policy for Extended Benefits (EB). Right now, IL is triggered..

IRS Refund — thanks, Terry

Acutely, this is a thank you. I filed my taxes with the IRS on April 15th. I did efile. I..

National debt and national net worth

I read your article in the Chicago tribune on Sunday, August 22 about the national debt. Thank you very much..

Stimulus

My stimulus is still saying pending it’s been over a month

Robinhood unauthorized trade

Hi Terie, I’ve been following you for years and I always look forward to hearing about your replies or reading..

IRS — unexplained deposit

I received a refund of $2577.08 from the IRS deposited into my account. I was expecting around a $1000 from..

Use of my Social Security number to file an Il Income tax return

I have received notice that someone filed an Illinois Individual tax return using my social security number. It was denied...

2020 tax return

I filed my 2020 tax return in March, 2020! I have not received my refund or stimulus money. It is..

Freeze Credit Reports

What is the safest way to freeze your credit?

I’m still waiting for my Tax Refund

I understand tax refund are behind due to covid. I mailed out my tax return back in March and it..

UNEMPLOYMENT ENVELOPE MY ADDRESS BUT FOR SOMEONE WHO DOES NOT LIVE HERE NOR RELATED

I am receiving a letter from Illinois Unemployment in our delivery today addressed to a PETER B WHO DOES NOT..

double payment to IRS

In March of this year I inadvertently paid my due income taxes twice to the IRS. It is now August..

elderly aunt social security fraud

My 87 yr old aunt lives with us and she recently got an irs letter stating it would take a..

IRS deposit credit

In June 2021, I received an $1800+ credit in my banking account that I’ve used for income tax refunds historically...

3rd Stimulus check

Good afternoon Terry, I reached out to you in April regarding the 3rd stimulus check. I still have not received..

IRS Delays

Hi Terry Have been a fan of the column for years and just motivated my twin daughters to start following..

Unemployment Benefits Fraud

Thank you to the invaluable information on your website I was able to file fraud claims, etc., on unemployment benefits...

2019 tax

Haven’t gotten 2019 refund. Sent in April 2020 and February 2021. Paper not electronic.

Personal Financial Organizer

Hi Terry, I need to update my Personal Financial Organizer which I discovered a few years ago from you. I..

Fraud, Retirement

Terry: In 2019, my daughter stole $25,000 out of my money market account. My bank immediately knew it was fraud..

money

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