February 6, 2013
Tax hike on top earners advances in S.C. Senate
A South Carolina state senate bill that would raise taxes for the state's wealthiest earners advanced Tuesday after an attempt to negate effects of the hike failed.
February 5, 2013
Taxpayers alerted to income tax ID theft scams
Across the nation, identity thieves are using legitimate information to scam honest taxpayers, and frequently posing as the IRS to do so.
February 5, 2013
Free tax filing isn’t always free: Extra costs add up for many self-filers
Many do-it-yourself filers could pay about the same to have a credentialed tax expert do them, and still get their refund in about the same time, and with the peace of mind of real professional guidance.
February 5, 2013
Pennsylvania man gets 6 months for tax evasion
A Somerset County (Pennsylvania) man was sentenced Monday to six months in prison followed by three years on probation for dodging more than $120,000 in federal income taxes over a three-year period.
February 5, 2013
Online Charitable Giving Up 11% in 2012: Report
The Blackbaud Index shows overall giving was up 2 percent, while online giving grew 11 percent.
February 4, 2013
Some Wisconsin taxpayers may see breaks
Wisconsin taxpayers who pay for college tuition, health insurance or child care -- and those who lose money at the gambling table -- may be eligible for bigger breaks on their state taxes this year.
February 4, 2013
Update: Split ruling on IRS injunction appeal on tax preparer registration case
On Monday, a U.S. District Court issued a ruling to make both sides unhappy. IRS can continue some parts of RTRP, but not others. Pending further appeals, of course.
February 3, 2013
IRS further extends tax deadlines for NJ and NY counties hit by Sandy
IRS Extends Tax Relief to Some New Jersey and New York Victims of Hurricane Sandy; Return Filing and Tax Payment Deadline Extended to April 1, 2013
February 3, 2013
Oklahoma Governor wants cut in state income tax
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin and House and Senate GOP leaders again will push for a cut in the state income tax when lawmakers return to the Capitol on Monday for the start of a new legislative session.
February 3, 2013
Idaho proposes veteran employment bills
When Sen. Marv Hagedorn, R-Meridian, was transitioning from military duty to civilian life, he saw a slideshow that listed veterans benefits in all 50 states. The list for Idaho stood out.
February 3, 2013
North Carolina woman charged with tax fraud
A Rocky Mount woman was charged in federal court Friday for allegedly preparing federal income tax returns totaling $40,867.
February 3, 2013
Bad spelling leads IRS to tax and ID theft scheme
Had they been better at spelling, a Westerville man and a Reynoldsburg woman accused of stealing more than 500 identities in a tax-fraud scheme might not have been caught.