For months, customers, lawyers, and privacy experts have been voicing concerns about the scope of a “John Doe” summons that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) seeks to serve on on Coinbase. Now, Congress has joined the clamor.
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My Mother's Maiden Name Is Cumberbatch (And Other Lies I Tell For The Sake Of Security)
One of the best ways to protect yourself against identity theft is by lying. Here’s what you need to know.
Read MoreTax Professionals Take Taxpayer Concerns To Congress
Nearly 100 Enrolled Agents from almost 40 states met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill this week to discuss important issues affecting taxpayers as part of the ninth annual Fly-in Day organized by the National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA).
Read MoreGetting To Know You Tuesday: Scott Peterson
It’s Getting To Know You Tuesday! Today’s tax professional is Avalara’s Scott Peterson.
Read MoreAnonymous Coinbase Users Seek To Intervene In IRS Efforts To Access Bitcoin Info
Berns Weiss LLP has filed a motion on behalf of two Coinbase customers seeking to intervene in an ongoing dispute over an attempt by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to issue a “John Doe” summons on Coinbase, a company which facilitates transactions of digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Read MoreWe Won: All Parties Claim Win In High Profile Russian Money Laundering Case
We won. That was the claim from all parties after a civil case involving allegations of Russian money laundering ended this month. Joon H. Kim, Acting
Read MorePhishing For Compliments: Smart Gift-Giving & Avoiding Scams On Mother's Day
Mother’s Day is one of the biggest shopping holidays in the United States. Chances are that if you haven’t bought something by now, you’re scrambling likely on the internet. Unfortunately, that could put you (and your mom) at risk for identity theft. Here’s what you need to know
Read MoreDead Man Talking: How One Taxpayer Convinced The IRS He Was Still Alive
Adam Ronning was declared dead when he was 4 years old. Now 33 years old, Ronning has spent nearly three decades trying to convince the feds, including the IRS, that he was actually alive. To do so, he needed the help of Sen. Amy Klobuchar.
Read MoreStar Wars, Movies & Music Influence Most Popular Baby Names In 2016
The Social Security Administration has released the most popular baby names of 2016. One name is new to the list – and others are influenced by movies, music and popular culture. Here’s a peek at the movers and shakers…
Read MoreThe Vegan Fugitive, Done In By Domino’s Pizza, Takes A Plea
Sometimes you just want pizza. That turned out to be the cheesy mistake made by former vegan chef Sarma Melngailis and her now estranged husband, Anthony Strangis, when the pair were on the run last year from law enforcement.
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