Looking for a last minute tax deduction? Charitable gifts are a good way to whittle down taxable income before year-end. Consider submitting your favorite charitable organization for consideration in this year’s 12 Days of Charitable Giving.
Read MoreMonth: November 2016
Trump Says No To Presidential Salary: Could You Decline Your Pay & Cut Your Tax Bill?
President-elect Donald Trump has said he won’t pocket his presidential salary. How much is he giving up? And could you do the same and save on taxes?
Read MoreOn Veterans Day, A Look At Special Tax Rules, Including Tax Breaks, For The Military
Military families face a special set of challenges all year round – and that doesn’t get any easier at tax season. The tax rules that apply to current and retired military can be somewhat confusing. Here’s a quick look at what you need to know.
Read MoreO Canada: What You Need To Know About U.S. Taxes & Moving Across The Border
Thinking of moving to Canada? Here’s what you need to know on the tax side before you head over to immigration.
Read MoreLive Blog: Election Day 2016
It’s Election Day 2016. I’ll be live blogging the election all day. Here’s what you can expect: info about where to vote and when to vote, as well as election results.
Read MoreIRS, State Tax Agencies & Industry Partners Talk Expanded Security Measures For The 2017 Tax Season
The IRS convened with state tax agencies and industry partners this month to talk about plans for improving identity theft protections for taxpayers. The collective message? Cooperation is the key to protecting taxpayers from identity theft related tax fraud.
Read MoreWould You Lie About Where You Live To Get Your Child Into A Better School?
Would you lie in order to send your child to a better school? Some parents are willing to take the chance – despite the fact that stealing an education can land you in jail.
Read MoreStarbucks Lawsuit Challenging Imputed Wages & Tax On Barista Tips Headed Back To State Court
The Ninth Circuit is sending a Starbucks “phantom wage” lawsuit back to state court. That was the ruling from the Court which found that the Oregon District Court did not have the authority to grant summary judgment.
Read MoreIRS Warns On New Scam Targeting Tax Professionals
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is again warning tax professionals about a potential scam involving email and IRS e-services.
Read MoreBlast From The Past: Who Was Alleged Tax Evader Marc Rich?
Who is Marc Rich? With days to go before the election, it’s a question that many folks are asking following the news that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) had released documents related to the controversial billionaire’s pardon by former President Bill Clinton.
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