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Oct. 15 Tax Extension Deadline Stands, Despite Government Shutdown
The current lapse in federal appropriations does not affect the federal tax law, and all taxpayers should continue to meet their tax obligations as normal. Individuals and businesses should keep filing their tax returns and making deposits with the IRS, as required by law.
Will New Healthcare Laws Hurt the CPA-Client Relationship?
As this column goes to print, provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (also known as the “ACA,” or ObamaCare) will change accountants and tax preparers from “trusted advisors” to a more derogatory status:
Government Shutdown Begins- What it Means for Small Business
On Monday night, the U.S. Congress rejected the U.S. Senate's version of the House bill for a debt limit increase, which effectively shuts down some of the non-critical operations of the federal government.
Unlicensed tax preparer gets probation for tax fraud
A Tulsa, Oklahoma, woman was sentenced Wednesday to five years of probation and was ordered to pay more than $79,000 in restitution to the Internal Revenue Service after pleading guilty to aiding and assisting in the preparation of a false federal income tax return.
Swiss Banks to Turn Over Info on U.S. Accounts
The Tax Division of the U.S. Department of Justice has announced an agreement with Switzerland that would permit all but a few Swiss banks to avoid criminal prosecution by paying substantial fines and turning over information on accounts held by American clients.
IRS gives tax relief to businesses and individuals affected by Colorado flooding
The Internal Revenue Service is providing tax relief to individual and business taxpayers impacted by severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides in Colorado.
IRS Tax Gap Estimate Has Room for Improvement
The Internal Revenue Service estimate of the Tax Gap, the difference between taxes owed and taxes paid voluntarily and on time, could be more comprehensive, accurate, reliable and timely, according to a new report released publicly today by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.
Nonprofits & the IRS: 5 Risk Areas to Watch For
As the Internal Revenue Service Exempt Organization division twists and turns in the wind over the recent scandal involving undue scrutiny on certain tax-exempt applications, nonprofit managers and practitioners might wonder how this will impact them.