Massive Tax Fraud Takedown During Government Shutdown
Most of the government was shutdown mid-October – but that didn’t stop law enforcement from a massive take down in an ongoing effort to stamp out criminal tax fraud in South Florida.
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How Twitter Hopes To Reduce Its Tax Bill (In 140 Characters Or Less)
The internet is aflutter with the news that Twitter is jumping on the Irish corporate tax bandwagon a la Apple. Will taxpayers react in quite the same way?
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International | Prosecutions, felonies and misdemeanors | Sports and Tax | Taxes of the rich and (in)famous
Maradona, Football’s Former ‘Golden Boy,’ Served In Italy For $53M Tax Debt
Diego Maradona, football’s “Golden Boy” has been served with papers in Italy allowing tax officials to freeze his assets in an effort to pay off tens of millions of dollars in outstanding tax liabilities.
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U.S. Tax Court Reopens For Business, Reschedules Cases, & Revises Deadlines
Within hours of the lifting of the government shutdown, the US Tax Court said it would be open as normal. But with a backlog of cases, how “normal” could that be?
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Five Things You Need To Know About The Role Of Taxes In The Government Shutdown
We may have a deal to avoid a government collapse. But what was the fuss all about? And what role did taxes play in all of this? Here are five things you need to know about the role of taxes in the government shutdown…
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There It Is: The Taxpayer Bill For Miss America
There she is: Miss America was back in Atlantic City this year. The cost to return the pageant to the boardwalk was not insignificant. Who picks up the tab?
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Shutdown Gives Tax Scammers New Opportunities To Steal
With the IRS shut down, scammers are taking the opportunity to ramp up operations. Here’s what to be on the lookout for…
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Judge Orders Man To Stay Dead Despite His Insistence He’s Alive: Could You Be Next?
Is there such a thing as half-dead? Donald E. Miller, Jr., may qualify. He was adjudicated dead nearly 20 years ago but has shown up in Ohio, very much alive. The courts and the Social Security Administration say he’s still dead. What can you do if this happens to you?
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Shutdown Or No, IRS Filing Deadline Remains October 15
For the 12 million or so taxpayers on extension, October 15 is just around the corner. That’s the deadline to file and pay taxes for the tax year 2012 for taxpayers who timely filed for a six month extension in spring. But with the shutdown still on, does the deadline still apply? Is it really business as usual?
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Did School Layoffs & Budget Cuts Contribute To Girl’s Death?
The School District of Philadelphia, one of the largest public school districts in the country, made drastic cuts this year. After the death of Laporshia Massey, some are saying the cuts were too drastic.