(Note: I am continuing to make updates to this post, originally posted on May 7, 2014, and revised from my timeline posted in 2013.) The
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IRS Hearing Marks End Of Their Worst. Week. Ever But Congress Signals More Hearings Are On The Way
On Friday, the IRS wrapped up what might have been its worst. week. ever with a hearing in front of the House Ways and Means
Read MoreLeadership Shakeup At Treasury Could Signal Change In Fiscal Strategy
The Treasury Department may be getting a new look … or two… or three. Just weeks after (now) former Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Doug
Read MoreIRS Commissioner To Step Down After Presidential Election
As expected, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Doug Shulman, the 47th commissioner to serve, has officially announced his plans to step down at the end
Read MoreIRS Brings ‘A Team’ To Crush Transfer Pricing Abuse
Many years ago, a crack unit of specialists from Big Four audit firms and boutique consultancy firms – were working on the mean streets of
Read MoreIRS Responds To Criticisms Of Preparer Notices
Well that was quick. Days after the IRS sent out copies of the Notice 4809 to 21,000(ish) tax preparers, complaints were already flying. One tax
Read MoreFBAR Deadline Looming
Donna (not her real name, of course) has been breaking the law for years. The funny thing is she doesn’t look like your stereotypical criminal:
Read MoreIRS Issues Guidance For Charities – And A Warning To Donors
Today, the Internal Revenue Service announced that approximately 275,000 formerly tax-exempt organizations have lost their charitable status as a result of failing to file the
Read MoreIRS Commissioner Doug Shulman Addresses National Press Club
On Wednesday, April 6, 2011, IRS Commissioner addressed the National Press Club. Follows is the text of his prepared remarks, as distributed by IRS: Thank
Read MoreIRS Holds Additional Open House To Assist Taxpayers
Mark your calendars: the IRS will be holding another open house in offices across the country on Saturday, March 26, to help taxpayers. IRS Commissioner
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