April 18, 2013
No retail marijuana sales in Washington state before 2014
Residents in Washington state shouldn't plan to buy any legal pot before well into 2014.
April 18, 2013
Young Americans giving more to charities than older groups
Once largely ignored by charities, the under-44 crowd is now out-pacing its elders in their personal giving habits, a trend fueled by social media and volunteerism.
April 18, 2013
Miss the April 15 tax deadline? Here’s what to do
O.K., it's now after April 15. If you haven't filed your income tax returns or an extension, it's time for damage control.
April 17, 2013
Report: IRS not doing well at recognizing and investigating signs of tax fraud
Because the IRS does not always recognize and properly investigate possible tax fraud, it may be missing opportunities to further promote voluntary compliance and enhance revenue.
April 17, 2013
David Letterman – Top Ten Things You Don’t Want To Hear From Your Accountant
"Top Ten Things You Don't Want to Hear from Your Accountant" from April 9, 2013.
April 17, 2013
IRS Gives 3-Month Income Tax Filing and Payment Extension to Boston-Area Taxpayers as Result of Marathon Bombing
WASHINGTON — In response to the Boston Marathon terrorist act, the Internal Revenue Service has announced a three-month tax filing and payment extension to Boston area taxpayers. This relief applies to all individual taxpayers who live in Suffolk County, Mass., including the city of Boston. It also includes victims, their families, first responders, others impacted...…
April 16, 2013
Congress considering bills to protect against tax fraud and ID theft
Lawmakers renew push for legislation to prevent $5 billion tax ID fraud
April 15, 2013
Former orthodontist representing himself in $36M tax fraud case
While succeeded in obtaining a federal judge's permission to plead his own case, the court rejected a lengthy habeas corpus motion in which Dr. Unger disavowed the court's jurisdiction and used numerous Biblical references to support his effort to seek release pending trial.
April 15, 2013
Ohio group wants to broaden Earned Income Tax Credit
Some in Ohio are working to get the Earned Income Tax Credit to more people as a means to both fight poverty and boost the economy.
April 15, 2013
New tax laws in Michigan have many on edge
Michigan taxpayers take their anger out on Gov. Rick Snyder
April 14, 2013
Taxes are pretty tough for pro athletes
It's no secret that professional athletes can earn big paychecks. But in most cities and states they visit, they leave little pieces of them behind.
April 12, 2013
Licensing Tax Preparers: It’s necessary, and it’s going to happen soon
More than half of all tax returns filed with the Internal Revenue Service are prepared by professionals. That’s a substantial number of returns, so it is sad to see the number of preparers who make significant errors.