Internal Revenue Service Commissioner John Koskinen was prepared for the worst and that was pretty much what he got from the House. With just weeks
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Miserable, Awful & Delayed: Commissioner, Tax Advocate Talk 2015 Tax Season
Worried about the upcoming tax season? So are IRS Commissioner John Koskinen and National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson. I sat down with both of them to talk about challenges for the upcoming season, including coping with budget cuts, increased compliance concerns due to ACA, FATCA and the extenders and a delay to the tax season.
Read MoreThose Not-So-Lost IRS Emails: Up To 30,000 Lerner Emails May Have Been Recovered
Remember those missing IRS emails? The ones from Lois Lerner? They might not be missing after all.
Read MorePresident Obama Says Immigrants Must Pay 'Fair Share Of Taxes'
Tonight, President Obama laid out his plan for immigration reform. It includes the requirement to “pay your fair share of taxes” – but what does that mean?
Read MoreIRS Warns Taxpayers To Be Diligent As Identity Thieves Add New Twist To Phone Scam
If your phone is still ringing with tax scams and IRS impersonations, you’re not alone. J. Russell George, the Inspector General, has referred to these ongoing schemes as “the largest scam of its kind that we have ever seen.” As IRS and TIGTA try to combat the growing problem of identity theft and tax scams, the fraudsters are hoping to stay a few steps ahead. They’re switching up their schemes in an effort to not get caught. Have you read about their latest efforts?
Read MoreIRS Scores Victory In Court Against AICPA In Tax Preparer Suit
Earlier this year, the AICPA filed suit against the IRS to stop the new Annual Filing Season Program. The court has ruled and IRS gets the win (on procedure).
Read MoreIRS Gets Big Win In Court As Judge Dismisses Tea Party Targeting Cases
Today, a federal court judge dismissed two high profile lawsuits against the Internal Revenue Service over its handling of tax exempt organization applications. What do those rulings mean for other tax exempt organizations? The answer might surprise you.
Read MoreOn Memorial Day, A Look At Surviving Family Military Benefits
Last week, my brother returned home to his family after his most recent deployment. He is active duty in the U.S. Navy and I know
Read MoreWhere Does The Money Go? Check Out Your Federal Taxpayer Receipt
It’s the Thursday after Tax Day… do you know where your tax dollars are?
Read MoreHouse Committee Gunning For Criminal Charges In IRS Scandal
With the clock ticking down to Tax Day, it’s the IRS that’s getting the most scrutiny. The House Ways and Means Committee has announced that it will consider a resolution to charge ex-Director of Exempt Organizations Lois Lerner with contempt.
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