Religious freedom is not a valid defense for tax evasion. That was the ruling out of the Supreme Court of Indiana when it refused to hear an appeal from Rodney Tyms-Bey, who argued that the state’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) protected him from paying his taxes.
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Former FC Barcelona President Arrested Following Raids In Spain
Former FC Barcelona president Sandro Rosell has been arrested. Rosell’s arrest followed several early morning raids on Rosell’s businesses as well as his home near the famed Camp Nou where the Barcelona soccer team plays, as part of a suspected money laundering scheme.
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It’s Getting To Know You Tuesday. Today our tax pro is Louis T. Wierenga.
Read More7 Things To Do Right Now To Save On Taxes This Year
With the beginning of summer just around the corner, chances are that you’re not thinking about your 2017 taxes – but you should be. Here are seven things you can do right now to save on taxes for next season.
Read MoreCongress Questions IRS On Efforts To Access Coinbase Customer Data
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.
Read MoreMy 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
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