March 9, 2013
Police officers arrested for ID theft, income tax refund fraud
Malinsky Bazile, a young Miami police officer, pocketed about $140,000 over the past two years -- but not in salary for his patrol duties, authorities say.
March 9, 2013
Former NFL player pleads guilty to income tax fraud involving another athlete
Former Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Freddie Mitchell pleaded guilty in Orlando federal court Friday to his role in a tax fraud case, which involved recruiting at least one professional athlete as a client.
March 8, 2013
Retroactive business taxes in California… is there hope for reversal?
Twenty years ago, state lawmakers passed a tax break aimed at helping California entrepreneurs launch their own businesses.
March 8, 2013
President of national small business association urges politicians to act on federal deficit
The president and CEO of the National Small Business Association, NSBA President, Todd McCracken, wants Congress to set aside partisan differences and get back to the work they were elected to do: Addressing the national debt.
March 5, 2013
Costco and some business groups back Fair Minimum Wage Act
A collection of business owners applauded today’s introduction of legislation to raise the federal minimum wage for the first time since 2009. U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA) and Rep. George Miller (D-CA) introduced the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013, which would gradually raise the federal minimum wage from its current $7.25 an hour to...…
March 5, 2013
Many Americans plan on spending all or part of income tax refund, instead of saving
Nearly a third (30 percent) are Unaware of the End of the Payroll Tax Holiday and Smaller Paychecks This Year
March 5, 2013
KPMG names new tax managing directors for New York and L.A. offices
Two New Hires Bring Expertise in Hedge Funds and Private Equity
March 5, 2013
Finally! IRS has all forms in place, is accepting all income tax returns
Forget the Sequester ... it's time to put the final nail in the coffin of the problems the Fiscal Cliff caused.
March 5, 2013
Income tax deductions for college students and recent grads
While they probably don’t own a home yet, there are still plenty of good deductions that taxpayers still in their 20s don’t want to miss.
March 4, 2013
Income tax reform group blasts sequester, talks tax overhaul and charitable giving
The group Americans for Fair Taxation has released a copy of a written statement sent to the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means, by AFFT Co-founder and Chairman Leo Linbeck, Jr.
March 4, 2013
Illinois economy showing signs of moderate growth
An indicator of economic growth in Illinois has declined for the month of February.
March 4, 2013
New income tax service lets taxpayers calculate their carbon footprint, plus get CPA advice
EcoTaxFile.com service offers professional accounting advice along with green perks and consulting.