Not a lot was done right after Hurricane Katrina but Congress did step in with some disaster relief that include tax breaks for victims and
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Looking To Make A Difference? Consider VITA.
For years, I was a site coordinator for the IRS’ Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program at our local senior center. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience
Read MoreIRS Seeks Info On US Taxpayers Hiding Income
The Department of Justice issued a press release on Monday advising that it has filed court papers to allow the IRS access to request information
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Gas Tops $4/Gallon, IRS Finally Ups Mileage Rate
It cost me nearly $50 to fill my tank this week – $50! And I drive a pretty fuel efficient car. Gas in my home
Read MoreIRS Seeks Seniors Who Haven’t Filed: You’re Picking Up The Tab
Surprise! Having a “free check” for folks by requiring them to file when they don’t normally have to file isn’t quite as simple as you’d
Read MoreApparently, IRS Employees Have Nothing To Do…
An Internal Revenue Service tax examiner was arrested this week on charges that he used IRS records to examine personal information of celebrities (and his
Read MoreIRS Gives Obama’s Church The “All Clear” Following Investigation
The Internal Revenue Service has concluded that Senator Barack Obama’s church, the United Church of Christ, did not violate nonprofit tax laws when Senator Obama
Read MoreIRS Admits “Human Error” In Processing Tax Rebates: Child Credit Omitted
So, it turns out that I was wrong. But the IRS was more wrong. Way wrong. It turns out that up to 350,000 households did
Read MoreNo Surprise Here: IRS Data Says More Taxpayers Filed In 2008
The IRS has reported that as of May 3, 2008, more tax returns had been processed than at the same time last year. How many
Read MoreThe IRS Has New Answers About Rebates
The IRS has updated its website to address questions about rebates. Mostly, it’s the same old story – no real news on why payments may
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