Most of the government was shutdown mid-October – but that didn’t stop law enforcement from a massive take down in an ongoing effort to stamp out criminal tax fraud in South Florida.
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Five Things You Need To Know About The Role Of Taxes In The Government Shutdown
We may have a deal to avoid a government collapse. But what was the fuss all about? And what role did taxes play in all of this? Here are five things you need to know about the role of taxes in the government shutdown…
Read MoreShutdown Gives Tax Scammers New Opportunities To Steal
With the IRS shut down, scammers are taking the opportunity to ramp up operations. Here’s what to be on the lookout for…
Read MoreShutdown Or No, IRS Filing Deadline Remains October 15
For the 12 million or so taxpayers on extension, October 15 is just around the corner. That’s the deadline to file and pay taxes for the tax year 2012 for taxpayers who timely filed for a six month extension in spring. But with the shutdown still on, does the deadline still apply? Is it really business as usual?
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IRS Seizes ID Thieves’ Bling, Result For Taxpayers Is Ka-Ching!
With tax fraud – especially identity theft related tax fraud – there can be huge dollars at stake. Criminals use that money to finance high-profile, high-spending lifestyles at taxpayer expense. But when their luck finally runs out, what happens next?
Read MoreWith Shutdown, Taxes Still Due But You Can’t Ask IRS For Help
It’s official. The government has closed its doors. But not every door will be closed: what’s open at IRS?
Read MoreIRS Beats A Dead Horse, Argues For Regulations At Appeals Court
Last year, three tax preparers sued the Internal Revenue Service to prevent the agency from pushing ahead with new regulations. The three were successful – and the IRS filed an appeal. Yesterday, the IRS had the chance to tell a panel of judges why the regulations are appropriate. Were those oral arguments convincing?
Read MoreLesson Lerner-ed? Disgraced IRS Official Tenders Resignation
Remember Lois Lerner? The former Internal Revenue Service Director of Exempt Organizations made headlines this spring when she was accused improperly targeting certain applications for tax-exempt status based on keywords and politically charged language. She’s finally stepping down from her position. Why now?
Read MoreIRS Gets Big Win In Corporate Tax Holiday Case, Readies For Next Fight
This week, BMC Software Inc., which was acquired this week by a private investor group led by Bain Capital LLC (yes, that Bain Capital) and Golden Gate Capital together with Insight Venture Partners, GIC Special Investments Pte Ltd, and Elliott Management Corporation, found out its fate in a tax dispute with IRS.
Read MoreIRS Rules All Legal Same-Sex Marriages Will Be Recognized For Federal Tax Purposes
The IRS and the Treasury have announced how same sex marriages will be treated for tax purposes – and it’s big!
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