Massive Tax Fraud Takedown During Government Shutdown
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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How Twitter Hopes To Reduce Its Tax Bill (In 140 Characters Or Less)
The internet is aflutter with the news that Twitter is jumping on the Irish corporate tax bandwagon a la Apple. Will taxpayers react in quite the same way?
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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…
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Shutdown 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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Running Man: Marathoner Fined For Violating Government Shutdown
Over the weekend, John Bell thought he’d go for a run. He ended up at the center of controversy over the government shutdown and what it means for taxpayers. How did that happen?
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D.C. Won’t Issue Tax Refunds, Going Broke Due To Shutdown: Are More States Far Behind?
This week, Washington, D.C., announced that it would delay tax refunds due to the shutdown. Of course, we know D.C. relies on federal funding… But how much are other states reliant upon federal dollars?
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The Cure For Cold & Flu Season: An Alphabet Soup Of Tax-Favored Accounts
With cold and flu season ramping up, your wallet is likely to take a hit – especially now that the threshold for claiming the medical deduction has increased under Obamacare. What options exist for easing the pain of copays, medications and other medical expenses?
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Achtung Baby: Bono Defends U2 Tax Moves
U2 is one of the most successful rock bands in the world. Frontman Bono is considered one of the most charitable men in the world. Yet, when it comes to economics, the band chose to move some operations to the Netherlands in order to pay fewer taxes. Is that hypocrisy? Bono says no.
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The Game Is Giving Away $1 Million ‘Just Because I Feel Like It’
Rapper The Game has pledged to give away $1,000,000. And it’s not going to big name charities but to small time folks. What are the consequences of these kinds of gifts?
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Surviving Tax Season: It’s Not Over Yet
With a few weeks to go before tax returns are due for those individuals on extension, tax professionals are already looking forward to the season being over. But who’s to blame for the mess this year?