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IRS failing in efforts to curb ID theft tax fraud
The IRS is running into problems as it struggles to get control over the wave of identity theft tax refund fraud that has engulfed the Tampa, Florida, area and spread to other parts of the country over the last three years.
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IRS Gives Tax Relief to Farmers and Ranchers in 48 States and Puerto Rico
The one-year extension of the replacement period announced today generally applies to capital gains realized by eligible farmers and ranchers on sales of livestock held for draft, dairy or breeding purposes due to drought.
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Thomson Reuters Adds Content on New York’s Corporate Tax Overhaul
New York’s latest tax system overhaul has brought about substantial changes and complex transitional rules. They affect New York-based corporations as well as companies that conduct business with New York corporations or have customers in the state.
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When Increasing a Taxpayer’s Alternative Minimum Tax Liability is the Best Strategy
Some taxpayers who have spent the last few years trying to avoid the alternative minimum tax (AMT) might try a novel approach in 2015: They might actually increase their AMT liability. This could be the optimal approach after you’ve conducted an ...
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IRS Needs to Better Verify Claims for Exemption from Social Security Taxes, Says Report
In an effort to eliminate dual taxation with respect to Social Security taxes, the United States entered into international agreements, called Totalization Agreements, with 24 foreign countries.
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Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics – The Tax Myth About Red States and Blue States
I was intrigued when a blog boldly declared that IRS statistics show that states that attempt to tax the wealthy to pay for social programs only serve to drive the wealthy to states that offer lower taxes. Anyone who follows the ...
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Average Income Tax Refund for 2015 Increased to $2,701 – IRS Caught $908 Million in Fraudulent Refunds
The IRS issued more than 100.3 million refunds totaling more than $270.9 billion, compared to nearly 101.2 million refunds totaling more than $272.4 billion in 2014. The average refund increased slightly to $2,701 in 2015, compared with ...
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IRS Issues New Per Diem Rates for 2016
In addition to the standard rates for specific destinations, certain high-cost areas are specified. All the other destinations are treated as low-cost areas if the high-low alternative is used.