May 22, 2013
Americans Open Up Hearts and Wallets for Oklahoma Tornado Victims
It may be tax-deductible, but that's not why Americans give to charities that help other Americans hit by tragedies.
May 22, 2013
Federal aid promised for Oklahoma tornado recovery
President Barack Obama pledged full federal government support Tuesday morning as rescue workers continued to search for survivors amid the destruction left by the tornado which devastated Moore and parts of Oklahoma City.
May 21, 2013
IRS gives extension for businesses and individuals affected by Oklahoma tornado
After Monday’s devastating tornado in Moore and Oklahoma City, the Internal Revenue Service today provided tax relief to individuals and businesses affected by this and other severe storms occurring in parts of Oklahoma.
May 21, 2013
California tax preparer pleads guilty to tax evasion
A Patterson, California, tax preparer pleaded guilty Monday to one count of tax evasion and one count of structuring bank transactions in order to conceal her income, U.S. Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced.
May 17, 2013
Florida investigating $3M Medicaid fraud
A Florida investigation into a $3 million Medicaid fraud scheme surrounding an Orlando woman and her mental-health service business has led to the arrests of several of her employees, who are accused of double-billing and taking kickbacks.
May 17, 2013
Large Ohio City Gets Hacked, Exposed Data May Include Credit Card & SSN Info
The city of Akron on Friday morning notified citizens whose sensitive information, possibly including Social Security numbers and credit card numbers, was compromised in a cyber attack and posted on the Internet.
May 17, 2013
NY CPA Firm Named as One of Best Companies to Work For
For the sixth year in a row, the accounting and consultancy firm Anchin, Block & Anchin has been recognized as one of the Best Companies to Work for in New York State.
May 17, 2013
71 year-old lottery winner gets 1 year in prison for strange tax evasion scheme
He was sentenced to one year and one day of prison by United States District Judge Arthur J. Schwab for evading taxes on several lottery and gambling winnings. The retiree also was given a $3,000 fine and ordered to pay full restitution of $132,445 in back taxes, penalties and interest.
May 13, 2013
Senator opposes “tax” on crossing the U.S.-Canadian border
Will there soon be a entry fee charged on Canadians visiting the U.S?
May 11, 2013
NYC mayor Bloomberg announces expanded EITC
New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and a deputy mayor focused on healthcare have announced a pilot program to expand the Earned Income Tax Credit for low-income single workers without dependent children, with the goal of increasing employment and earnings.
May 10, 2013
International Firm Names New Partner-in-Charge of Pennsylvania Office
WeiserMazars LLP Names Vincent Burke Partner-in-Charge of Pennsylvania Office
May 10, 2013
April home foreclosures down 20% to lowest level since 2007
Fewer U.S. homes entered the foreclosure process or were repossessed last month, an indication the nation's foreclosure woes are waning. Nationally, home repossessions fell 20 percent in April from the previous month.