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Some States Not Allowed to Advertise Tax Holidays

August 18, 2009

This year, retailers in Massachusetts received word that they are not allowed to advertise any of their typical “tax free” holidays. The state’s Department of Revenue has said that it will not conduct...

IRS Pressures Swiss Banks for Information

August 11, 2009

Swiss banks have long had the reputation of protecting the identities and assets of their international patrons. They have been used by millionaires and criminals to hide money, art...

Georgia Analyzes Results of Tax-Free Holiday

August 4, 2009

For the eighth year, the state of Georgia announced that it would be holding a statewide tax holiday for all retail purchases. The idea is to give relief to parents who are shopping for...

Massachusetts Offers Home Buyer Tax Credit Advance

July 14, 2009

The state of Massachusetts recently offered a tax credit of $8,000 to first-time homebuyers. However, as the real estate market still appears dismal, the state had to take further...

Amazon Argues that State Tax Law Is Unconstitutional

 

July 9, 2009

The Internet retail giant, Amazon.com is being forced to cut its ties with several states, including...

Gasoline Tax Rises in Maine

July 8, 2009

Starting on Wednesday, the residents of Maine will begin paying a bit more...

Obama Considers Tax to Assist Health Care Reform

June 25, 2009

Since his campaign, President Barack Obama has made it clear that one of his top...

IRS Taxes Personal Use of Business Cell Phones

June 17,2009

Though the idea to tax personal use of business cell phones was created in 1989- after...

NC Changes Tax Laws for Apple, Inc.

June 5, 2009

Because of the tight economy, many state and local governments are bending their standards...

President Obama Proposes ‘Pay-As-You-Go’ Plan for Government Spending

June 10, 2009

Today, President Obama proposed that Congress implement a pay-as-you go program...

Senate Considers Tax Increases to Fund Healthcare Reforms

June 4, 2009

Today, the Senate Finance Committee released a list of proposals that it has put forth to fund...

California Upholds Ban on Gay Marriage, Lets Existing Unions Stand

Tuesday May 26, 2009

Today, the California Supreme Court voted to uphold the ban that voters approved in the recent November elections.

Texas May Keep Gas Tax Revenue

Tuesday May 5, 2009

A new bill, being proposed by Senator Kay Hutchinson, will allow Texas to keep all of the money that it collects in gas taxes. It is one of 30 states that...

Lawmakers Debate Taxes to be Levied on Healthcare Benefits

In recent weeks, lawmakers from around the country have been discussing possibilities for healthcare reform and how each individual should be taxed for his or her benefits.

“Tax Day Tea Party” Demonstration Scheduled for Wednesday in Washington

Tuesday April 14, 2009

According to several sources, the Evergreen Freedom Foundation from Olympia, Washington is planning a “Tax Day Tea Party” to protest raised taxes and exorbitant government spending. The rally will take place on the Capitol steps...

Economic Stimulus Payments on the Way; Some People Will See Direct Deposit Payments Today

irs.gov, May 01, 2008

The Internal Revenue Service has begun to transfer economic stimulus payments to millions of Americans,

IRS e-file Up Sharply in 2008

irs.gov, May 28, 2008

The Internal Revenue Service?s e-file program set another record in the just-finished 2008 filing season

IRS Adds Functions to Online Payment Agreement Application

irs.gov, Jun 13, 2008

The Internal Revenue Service today introduced several new features to the interactive Online Payment Agreement application

Fiscal Year 2007 Enforcement and Services Results

IRS, Feb 13, 2008

The IRS continues to make strong progress in a number of key enforcement areas. The IRS is showing consistent improvements in areas critical

IRS Seeks New Issues for the Industry Issue Resolution Program

IRS, Mar 03, 2008

The Internal Revenue Service is encouraging business taxpayers, associations and other interested parties to submit

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