A group of coffee drinkers in New York with a sales tax matter to grind had their efforts thwarted this week when the Second Circuit ruled that they could not litigate a proposed class action in federal court.
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Free Doughnuts (With A Side Of Sales Tax Trivia) On National Doughnut Day
Did you get your free doughnut today? Here’s where to get your free donuts on National Doughnut Day – with a side of sales tax trivia.
Read MoreCongress Gets Earful From Watchdogs On IRS Private Debt Collection Program
Those pesky phone calls advising that you might owe taxes could be legit. A new law which goes into effect this year directs the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to hand over some unpaid tax bills to private agencies for collections.
Read MoreIRS Will Require Electronic Payments For Some Fees
It’s time to ditch the checkbook: taxpayers who request letter rulings, closing agreements, determination letters, advance pricing agreements, and certain other rulings from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will soon have to pay electronically.
Read MoreGetting To Know You Tuesday: Kimberly DeCarrera
It’s Getting To Know You Tuesday. Today’s tax pro is Kimberly DeCarrera.
Read MoreWhat You Might Not Know About Memorial Day
As you honor Memorial Day this year, here’s what you need to know about the history and tradition of the day, once known as Decoration Day.
Read MoreMany States Offering Sales Tax Holidays For 2017
Sales tax holidays are back for 2017. In addition to school supplies, sales tax holidays may apply to hurricane preparedness and energy efficiency – some starting as early as this weekend.
Read MoreCongressman Proposes New Tax To Pay For Trump's Border Wall
A proposal called the Border Wall Funding Act of 2017, with the alternative title, “To amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to impose a fee for remittance transfers to certain foreign countries, and for other purposes” was introduced on March 30, 2017, by Rep. Mike Rogers (R-AL).
Read More15 Fun Facts About Wine & Tax On National Wine Day
If you’re craving a glass of Pinot today, you’re in good company: it’s National Wine Day. Here are 15 facts about wine and tax to help you celebrate with your pour:
Read MoreMessi Prison Sentence Stands After Supreme Court Rejects Tax Fraud Appeal
The Spanish Supreme Court has rejected FC Barcelona soccer star Lionel Messi’s appeal, confirming his conviction on tax fraud charges. His prison sentence will stand.
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