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Luxury Home Values are Rising Faster than Average Homes for First Time in Years
New York to Send Child Tax Credit to Recipients by Mail
FASB Issues 2024 Investor Outreach Report
Professionals on the Move – Aug. 2024
Apple CEO defends tech giant’s tax practices
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz, charged at the hearing that Apple's tax practices violated the spirit of the law and, in a statement Monday, called them "highly questionable."
Are Problems with Whistleblower Program the Next IRS Controversy?
Even after the dismissal of the acting IRS Commissioner and a top deputy who oversaw the tax-exempt division, the problems at the Internal Revenue Service seem to keep growing.
Florida investigating $3M Medicaid fraud
A Florida investigation into a $3 million Medicaid fraud scheme surrounding an Orlando woman and her mental-health service business has led to the arrests of several of her employees, who are accused of double-billing and taking kickbacks.
71 year-old lottery winner gets 1 year in prison for strange tax evasion scheme
He was sentenced to one year and one day of prison by United States District Judge Arthur J. Schwab for evading taxes on several lottery and gambling winnings. The retiree also was given a $3,000 fine and ordered to pay full restitution of $132,445 in back taxes, penalties and interest.
An Easier Way for Small Businesses To Stay Compliant with Work Opportunity Tax Credit
With the many new employer tax laws and credits that have gone into effect over the past couple of years, there's little doubt that some small businesses are still unsure of many reporting requirements. For those considering the federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), there's now an easier way to stay in compliance.
Regions Bank settles $25M fraud complaint
Birmingham, Ala.-based Regions Financial Corp. has agreed to pay the Louisiana Firefighters' Retirement System $25 million to settle a complaint alleging that it was defrauded by a former portfolio manager, The (New Orleans) Times-Picayune reported April 26.
Bipartisan tax overhaul proposal being reviewed in Maine
Lawmakers on Friday were presented with a dramatic tax reform proposal co-sponsored by bipartisan group of legislators.
Lawmakers consider boosting IRS whistleblower program
Critics contend that delays and inadequate rules have hindered what could be a powerful way to fight tax fraud