Christine O’Donnell, former Senate candidate and current Tea Party activist, is hopping mad at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). O’Donnell claims that, for the second
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US Congressman Grimm Pleads Guilty To Felony Tax Charge, Refuses To Resign
In April, United States Congressman Michael Grimm (R-NY) pleaded not guilty in response to an indictment on a number of federal charges, including tax fraud,
Read MoreIRS: Extenders Won't Delay Tax Season Start But Cuts Could Delay Tax Refunds
(Update: The President signed the Extenders bill last night. H/T Ashlea Ebeling) With tax season just around the corner, there’s good news and there’s bad
Read MoreSenate Approves Tax Extenders Bill
With just over two weeks left in the 2014 calendar year, the Senate finally made up its mind about the tax extenders bill. The bill,
Read MoreWith Shutdown Avoided, Who Are Winners (And Losers) In 2015 Budget?
There won’t be a government shutdown after all. Following a great deal of political rancor, the Senate and the House finally resolved their differences over
Read More10 Expired Tax Provisions That Might Affect You In 2014
Will tax extenders finally be addressed in 2014? About 55 provisions were not renewed after they expired in 2013. With Congress back in session, the IRS gearing up for tax season and tax professionals unsure of how to advise taxpayers, the clock is ticking.
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 MoreAl Sharpton Denounces Claims He Owes Millions In Taxes To IRS, New York
Al Sharpton agrees with charges that his nonprofit, the National Action Network, owes outstanding taxes to the IRS and the State of New York. He also agrees that he owes personal taxes to the IRS and the State of New York. He doesn’t, however, agree that he owes as much as alleged, charging that the story was intended to call attention to an old story instead of the one he thinks folks should be talking about: Ferguson.
Read MoreNFL Flagged With Another Challenge To Tax-Exempt Status Because Of Redskins
With football season in full swing, members of Congress are taking another hit at the NFL’s tax exempt status: a second bill has been introduced which aims to eliminating tax exempt status unless the Washington Redskins yank their name. Does it have enough support to make a difference?
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