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BBC News reported yesterday that by 2020 the UK will replace physical, mailed tax returns with online accounts. Government-issued logins will allow taxpayers to submit tax details all year long, and…
Given recent reports of ID theft-related tax fraud, it's no wonder that some taxpayers are wary after receiving what appears to be a letter from the IRS requesting personal information. You might have…
A recent warning issued by the IRS alleges fraud is being perpetrated by unethical tax preparers targeting Spanish-speaking taxpayers who lack fluency in English. The IRS cites reports of tax…
The newest IRS guide, "Still Time to Contribute to an IRA for 2014," briefly covers some differences between traditional and Roth IRAs, including how much taxpayers may contribute to their respective…
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The IRS released a notice for small businesses employing less than 25 people, outlining how they may be able to take advantage of the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit. The "Tax Tip" covers the…
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The IRS reported that roughly one million taxpayers did not file their 2011 federal income tax returns, resulting in $1 billion in unclaimed refunds. IRS Commissioner John Koskinen stated that student…
Today, the IRS released another "Tax Time Guide" aiming to streamline filing season. The press release advises taxpayers to check "Where's My Refund?" for information regarding their tax return;…
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On March 3, the IRS announced its “Top Ten Identity Theft Prosecutions” – a list detailing some of the most infamous cases for Fiscal Year 2014 that resulted in prison sentences. The article quotes…
Read more about IRS-Criminal Investigation Cracks the Whip, Comes Down Hard on ID Thieves
On Wednesday, March 4, the US Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the case of King v. Burwell, a challenge to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). Unlike many of the cases to…
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The IRS recently published notices concerning gross income and waivers for farmers and fishermen who received erroneous Forms 1095-A:Notice 2015-21 provides a proposed revenue procedure that, if…
