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IRS To Close Philly Office During Pope's Visit
Just a few weeks remain until Pope Francis’ historic visit to Philadelphia. It’s not only Pope Francis’ first time in Philadelphia but his first official
Read MoreTaxes From A To Z (2015): K Is For Koskinen
It’s my annual “Taxes from A to Z” series! Next up: K Is For Koskinen On December 23, 2013, John Koskinen was sworn in as
Read MoreOpting Out Of The Obamacare Tax: What Happens If You Don't Pay?
Last month, the Obama administration announced that between three and six million households – about 2 to 4 % of taxpayers – would be faced
Read MoreTaxgirl On Marketplace
Got a minute and a half? Earlier this week, I spoke with Annie Baxter on Marketplace Radio about the upcoming IRS season. Here’s the interview:
Read MoreIRS Commissioner On The Agency's Biggest Challenge: It's A Serious Problem
As Republicans and Democrats fight it out on the Hill over tax extenders, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner John Koskinen doesn’t care to take sides.
Read MoreMiserable, Awful & Delayed: Commissioner, Tax Advocate Talk 2015 Tax Season
Worried about the upcoming tax season? So are IRS Commissioner John Koskinen and National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson. I sat down with both of them to talk about challenges for the upcoming season, including coping with budget cuts, increased compliance concerns due to ACA, FATCA and the extenders and a delay to the tax season.
Read MoreHouse Committee Votes To Hold Lerner In Contempt, Others Push For Criminal Prosecution
It was a flurry of activity on the Hill this week as one committee voted to pursue charges against disgraced former IRS official Lois Lerner as another committee asked Attorney General Eric Holder to consider criminal charges. Where do things stand now?
Read MoreObama Nominates Former Head Of Freddie Mac To Head Up IRS
President Obama has nominated John Koskinen to take over as Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service.
Read MoreIRS Commissioner To Step Down After Presidential Election
As expected, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Doug Shulman, the 47th commissioner to serve, has officially announced his plans to step down at the end
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