Fun With Taxes: Tax Haiku 2014
Tax season opens in eight days. What better way to celebrate than with a little tax haiku?
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Why Justice Matters: The Indictment & Trial Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On Tax Charges
We all know about the civil rights struggle of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. But what do you know about his personal struggle? Dr. King was a target for government officials, including taxing authorities. Dr. King was criminally charged with tax fraud. What happened might just remind you why justice matters…
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UK Bows To Pressure, Likely To Reverse Course On Taxation Of Bitcoin: Will The US Be Next?
While the US has yet to offer a solid position on the taxation of Bitcoin, other countries are moving ahead with policy decisions. To date, Singapore and Germany have been cited as those with the most definitive answers on taxing Bitcoin. Are they about to be surpassed by the UK?
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Top 10 Most Litigated Tax Issues
The National Taxpayer Advocate has issued her list of the top 10 most litigated tax issues. The list includes a number of old favorites – like business expenses – and some new issues. Take a look.
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IRS Seeking Volunteers To Help Taxpayers File For Free
Interested in helping the community? The Internal Revenue Service is looking for volunteers to staff its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance centers across the country. Are you in?
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Report To Congress: IRS Is Increasingly Unable To Meet Taxpayer Needs
Today, National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson released her 2013 annual report to Congress, urging IRS to take steps to increase trust in the agency, strengthen its ability to serve taxpayers and collect tax. What’s standing in the way? She had the answer to that, too.
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Do You Speak IRS? Tax Resources Available In Many Languages
Do you speak IRS? Figuring out tax forms is hard enough when English is your first language. But what if you’re not proficient? The Internal Revenue Service is making a number of resources available to taxpayers who speak other languages.
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Filing Your Taxes Early? IRS Will Not Process Returns Before Opening Day
Can you file your taxes now and get your refund early? No, according to IRS. Tax season is just around the corner… and not a day before.
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What You Need To Know About Taxes In 2014: Expired Tax Breaks, Obamacare Penalties, & More
Now that we’re into 2014, it’s worth taking a moment to consider what’s different this year from a tax perspective. Congress has made some changes for 2014 including adding a few new provisions and letting some existing tax breaks expire. So what’s different?
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13 Dramatic Year End Tax Strategies For 2013
The clock is ticking. You have a few hours yet to get in some last minute tax planning for 2013. Can any of these drastic year-end tax strategies work for you?