The U.S. District Court of Appeals affirmed a 2013 ruling that Congress never gave the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) the power to license tax preparers and the IRS cannot give itself that authority. The court made it clear that if Congress wanted to give that authority to IRS, it could. This week, Senate Republicans failed to do that, objecting to a proposal that would have established minimum standards for paid tax return preparers.
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House Votes In IRS Hiring Freeze, Restrictions On Spending
It was a busy week for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). With Tax Day 2016 barely in the books, the House passed two bills focused on IRS which would restrict funding and impose a hiring freeze.
Read MoreOn 4/20, It's High Time To Think About Taxes, Revenues & Marijuana
Today is 4/20. A few years ago, the counterculture holiday would have drawn blank stares from some and giggles from others. Today, however, 4/20, sometimes called National Weed Day, is so mainstream that it’s trending on Twitter. Why? legalization and legalization efforts.
Read MoreIf You Missed Tax Day, Here's What To Do
Did you miss Tax Day this year? If so, you need to act now. Here’s what you need to do.
Read MoreIRS Issues Statement On Houston Area Taxpayers Affected By Severe Weather
As rainfall pounded the Houston area, the IRS has issued a statement for taxpayers affected by the storms and unable to file on time.
Read More12 Things Not To Do On Tax Day
Still have your tax return in hand? As the clock winds down, here are 12 things not to do on Tax Day.
Read More12 Tips To File A Last Minute (Mostly) Flawless Tax Return
Still need to file your tax return for 2015? Relax. You’ve got time. Tax Day is April 18, 2016, and here’s what you need to know.
Read MoreThink You Can Improve IRS Service? Here's Your Chance.
How many times have you thought of an idea that could make the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) better – only you didn’t know how to make your voice heard? Now, you have an opportunity. There are vacancies on the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP) in a number of states.
Read More2016 Tax Day Travel Freebies, Promotions, Deals And Specials
Looking for Tax Day deals? Check out these Tax Day travel deals, specials and freebies!
Read More2016 Tax Day Food & Drink Freebies, Promotions, Deals And Specials
Celebrate Tax Day with these great food and drink tax day freebies!
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