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You Do Not Want to Be On the Radar of the IRS Wealth Squad
The very rich are different from you and me. They even have their own IRS audit squad. Read More.
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IRS Accused of Operating ‘Behind a Veil of Secrecy’ in Probe of 99 Churches
Citing the Internal Revenue Service’s investigation of 99 churches for potential violation of laws restricting political speech, GOP and faith leaders held a press conference at the Capitol Wednesday to announce the introduction of a bill to restore free speech rights to all non-profits. Read More.
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How the IRS Helps the Rich Get Richer
The top 1 percent gets the most from federal tax breaks, a new report shows, fueling election-year outrage over income inequality. Read More.
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Jim Jordan calls for removal of IRS Commissioner John Koskinen in impeachment hearing
​ An Ohio congressman who has long sought the impeachment of IRS Commissioner John Koskinen Wednesday argued Koskinen must be punished for thwarting investigation of the scandal. Read More.
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Back-to-School Season Means Catch-up Time for Nanny Taxes
Families who have been paying a babysitter or nanny over the summer to provide childcare may be able to cut back now that school is in session, but that doesn’t mean they can avoid the so-called “nanny tax.” Read More.
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IRS Priorities Questioned for Tax Collection Cases
The Internal Revenue Service’s priorities when deciding which tax debt cases to pursue in person through its field collection agents are not altogether clear to its own employees, according to a new report. Read More.
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A tax loophole for U.S. companies operating overseas just got tighter
The Treasury Department sought Thursday to limit the benefits that U.S. companies can claim when they pay taxes overseas, an effort to cushion the blow from Europe’s demand that Apple pony up $14.5 billion in unpaid taxes. Read More.
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House Republicans reach deal to avoid vote on impeaching IRS commissioner
House Republicans reached an agreement late Wednesday to avoid a potentially divisive floor vote on impeaching IRS Commissioner John Koskinen. Read More.
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IRS Faulted for Lax Oversight of Contractor Laptops
The Internal Revenue Service needs to do a better job of keeping track of the laptop computers issued to contractors, according to a new report. Read More.
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IRS Warns Of 2017 Tax Refund Delays
It’s better to owe taxes in April than to get a refund, and for the 2017 tax filing season, it’s especially important. Read More.
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IRS Warns of Remote Control Attacks on Tax Preparer Computers
The Internal Revenue Service is warning tax professionals that identity thieves are trying to remotely take control over their computers to file fraudulent tax returns using the names and IDs of their clients. Read More.
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House Will Hold Vote on Whether to Impeach IRS Chief, Ryan Says
Speaker Paul Ryan said Wednesday the House will vote on whether to impeach Internal Revenue Service Commissioner John Koskinen, and he indicated members won’t be pressured to vote one way or the other. Read More.
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IRS Chief Faces Likely Impeachment Vote in U.S. House Next Month
U.S. House conservatives are set to re-launch next month their effort to impeach Internal Revenue Service Commissioner John Koskinen, with or without Speaker Paul Ryan’s go-ahead. Read More.
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Study: Canadians spend more on taxes than basic needs
Last year, Canadian families spent more than 42% of their income on taxes and 38% on food, shelter and clothing combined. Read More.
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Fair is Fair: The Legend of the FairTax
We’ve come a long way in this country from a society that created an outright rebellion over a tiny sales tax on a pound of tea. Read More.