The IRS has issued proposed rules for addressing holes created in the tax-exempt organization application process following Citizens United. The proposal has met with a firestorm of opposition – from conservatives and liberals alike. Here’s how it has transpired so far.
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IRS Processing Returns, Refunds Faster Than In 2013
The tax season continues to roll in 2014. The Internal Revenue Season has released the most recent 2014 tax filing season statistics showing that numbers
Read MoreIRS Reveals Dirty Dozen Scams For 2014
The Internal Revenue Service has released its “Dirty Dozen” Tax Scam list for 2014 – just in time for tax season. Here’s what to look out for…
Read MoreIRS To Taxpayers: Don’t Call Us…
Okay, that’s not exactly what they said. But more or less. Citing heavy call volume and “limited resources” on the run-up to the Presidents Day
Read MoreAppellate Court To IRS: You’ve Lost That Loving Tax Case (Again)
The Appellate Court leveled a blow at IRS attempts to regulate tax preparers this week, finding that IRS did not have the authority to do so. Dan Alban, lead attorney for the plaintiffs who brought the original case, lauded it as good news. He had said previously that “Tax preparers have the right to earn an honest living without permission from IRS.” Looks like he was right.
Read MoreThe IRS, The Refund Process, & That Pesky 1121 Code
With tax season underway, the IRS is reporting that millions of taxpayers have already received refunds. Others, however, aren’t so lucky. As “Where’s My Refund?” changes from expected refund date to error codes, taxpayers are growing frustrated. The IRS has some (but not all) answers.
Read MoreIRS Offers Refund Info And More Using Mobile App
Looking for tax info on the go? IRS has updated its mobile app, IRS2Go, and it’s more functional than ever.
Read MoreHot Tub Tax Machine: News Anchor Takes Plea In Scandal
When preparing her 2011 tax return, former news anchor Juliet Bickford claimed a deduction she wasn’t entitled to take. It’s a mistake that in most cases would not have resulted in criminal charges. This wasn’t most cases.
Read MoreIRS Free File To Open January 17, Two Weeks Before Tax Season Officially Opens
IRS invites taxpayers to come back on January 17 and get in the queue to file for free. But does that mean those returns will be processed early? Nope. Here’s what it does mean…
Read MoreNo Criminal Charges Expected In FBI Investigation Into IRS Scandal
The FBI is not expected to announce criminal charges in its investigation over the IRS tax exempt organization scandal, leaving Chair of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, Rep. Darrell Issa, fuming over what he calls a “questionable” investigation.
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