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IRS Scandals Fueled by Lack of Funds, Taxpayer Advocate Says
By Gil WeinreichIn her annual report to Congress, Nina Olson calls for a taxpayer bill of rights that she says might have prevented the political targeting scandal.
December 27, 2013
One Month and Counting Till Tax Time: IRSReturns for 2013 cant be filed until Jan. 31, giving taxpayers time to review recent tax changes with advisors, accountants and attorneys.
December 23, 2013
Advisors, Gear Up for a ‘Difficult Filing Season’Tax experts warned advisors to be aware of the 57 federal tax provisions that expired at year end, which include the deduction for state and local sales tax, the above-the-line deduction for tuition and tax-free distributions from IRAs for charitable purposes.
December 20, 2013
8 holiday giving tips your clients will appreciateThere are simple rules that can maximize the benefit to the clients intended beneficiary and clients financial well-being.
December 20, 2013
8 holiday giving tips your clients will appreciateThere are simple rules that can maximize the benefit to the clients intended beneficiary and clients financial well-being.
December 18, 2013
IRS limits PPACA group tax credit reliefEmployers can get the credit without a SHOP plan -- in Washington state and parts of Wisconsin.
December 18, 2013
IRS limits PPACA group tax credit reliefEmployers can get the credit without a SHOP plan -- in Washington state and parts of Wisconsin.
December 17, 2013
At Last Minute, IRS Gives Gay Couples Health Care Tax BreakThe government says legally married same-sex couples can claim tax benefits this year if theyre enrolled in an FSA, HSA or cafeteria plan.