“In many of America’s poorer neighborhoods, storefront tax services are a common seasonal sight. Touting fast cash and hassle-free filing, these outlets lure millions of working-poor customers each spring.
But what they don’t advertise is the price of their promises…. ”
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Commentary
Fast Cash for the Tax Man
June 1, 2002