A federal court has granted a motion authorizing the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to serve a “John Doe” summons on Coinbase requesting the identities of United States Coinbase customers.
Read MoreMonth: November 2016
Who Is Trump Pick Steven Mnuchin & What Does The Treasury Secretary Do Anyway?
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to name Steven Mnuchin as Secretary of the Treasury.
Read MoreNJ Governor Christie Won't Pull The Plug On Decades Old Tax Agreement With Pennsylvania After All
Christmas came early for some taxpayers in New Jersey and Pennsylvania this year: New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (R) has announced that he will not
Read More13 Safe Shopping Tips To Protect Consumers & Taxpayers
On Cyber Monday, more than 122 million Americans are expected to go online shopping. As retailers gear up to be busy, so, too, will scammers and thieves. Here are 13 tips help you protect yourself from identity theft not only on Cyber Monday but throughout the year.
Read MoreSpanish Authorities Seek Jail Time for Soccer Stars Eto'o & Neymar Over Fraud Allegations
What started as one or two investigations into allegations of tax evasion now feels to some Barcelona fans like a witch hunt. The latest victims? Samuel Eto’o and Neymar.
Read MoreForget The Turkey: Lame Duck Congress Could Let A Number Of Tax Breaks Expire In 2016
While it’s not likely that Congress will get any real business done between now and the end of the year, when it comes to tax, there are a number of tax provisions (more than 40) that are set to expire at the end of 2016. Here’s a look at some.
Read More'Real Housewives Of New Jersey' Style Tax Snitch Allegations Not All That Uncommon
Did Jacqueline Laurita and Caroline Manzo turn Teresa Giudice into the IRS? That was the basis of allegations made on the Real Housewives of New Jersey. Whether Laurita & Manzo had their “revenge tax” isn’t clear but taxpayers often contemplate their own “revenge tax.” Here’s what you need to know.
Read MoreIRS Hopes Court Will Force Coinbase To Identify Bitcoin Users & Transactions
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking authority, through the use of a “John Doe” summons, access to data on Coinbase users from 2013 to 2015. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed paperwork with the court seeking approval of the summons, which some critics have hailed as overbroad.
Read MoreArsenal Star Sanchez Is The Latest Soccer Player To Be Accused Of Tax Evasion In Spain
Another soccer star with ties to Spain has been accused of tax fraud. Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez has been accused by Barcelona tax authorities of failing to report and pay nearly $1 million during 2012 and 2013.
Read MoreCongressional Staffer Pleads Guilty To Failing To File Tax Return
Congressional staffer Issac Lanier Avant of Arlington, Virginia, has pleaded guilty to willfully failing to file an individual income tax return.
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