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Federal Court Bars Louisiana Tax Preparers From Claiming Inflated Deductions

justice.gov, Jan 10, 2007

The government complaint in the case alleged that the Bourgs prepared federal income tax returns with improper deductions for customers

Improved, Expanded Free File Program Opens Today

irs.gov, Jan 17, 2007

The free tax preparation and free electronic filing initiative begins its fifth year with more consumer-friendly features

Trumbull Man Admits Submitting False Tax Returns

United States Attorney's Office District of Connecticut, Dec 07, 2006

Man pleaded guilty to one count of making and subscribing a false tax return

Tax Return Preparer Pleads Guilty to Assisting in Preparation of False Income Tax Return

Department of Justice, Dec 14, 2006

Prepared more than 80 fraudulent returns over the three year period, resulting in a tax loss of more than $153,000

Court Bars Michigan Man from Promoting Tax Fraud Schemes

usdoj.gov, Jan 05, 2007

Benham is alleged to have falsely advised customers that they could withdraw from the federal tax system by declaring bankruptcy.

Offshore Tax Haven Abuses That Cost U.S. Taxpayers

Michigan United State Senator, Nov 22, 2006

Investigations will expose how offshore and US professionals are helping US citizens move assets offshore and dodge US taxes

IRS Announces 2007 Standard Mileage Rates

IRS, Dec 01, 2006

IRS announces standard mileage rates to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes

IRS Should Not Violate Taxpayer Privacy

U.S. House of Representatives, Nov 08, 2006

IRS is threatening to expose taxpayers to unregulated third party groups under this proposed rule who could then sell personal information

Idaho Senator Would Repeal $7 Billion Tax Increase

U.S. Senator, Nov 15, 2006

Idaho Senator Larry Craig introduced the Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2006

In Hawaii, Tax Relief For Residents Affected By Earthquake

Department of Taxation, Oct 25, 2006

The state Department of Taxation has announced steps to assist residents and businesses who may have difficulty meeting their tax obligations

In California, Former Business Owner Sentenced For Tax Evasion

Department of Justice, Nov 01, 2006

According to the presented evidence at trial, Kayser failed to declare on his tax return

Vice President Cheney Releases 2005 Income Tax Return

whitehouse.gov, Oct 10, 2006

During the course of 2005 the Cheneys paid $2,468,566 in taxes through withholding and estimated tax payments.

Promoters Sentenced To Prison For Tax Fraud Scheme

usdoj.gov, Oct 17, 2006

O?Brien prepared numerous income tax returns that claimed false business deductions.

OECD Tax Administrators To Join Forces In Fighting Tax Non-Compliance

Press Release, Sep 19, 2006

Tax administration heads from more than 30 countries have agreed to work together on ways to improve tax administration

Court Bars Los Angeles Man From Preparing Tax Returns For Others

Press Release, Sep 26, 2006

The complaint further states that the IRS estimates that Tolbert's tax understatements for all his customers totaled as much as $2.1 million.

Additional Vehicles Certified For The Energy Tax Credit

irs.gov, Oct 03, 2006

The tax credit for hybrid vehicles applies to vehicles purchased on or after January 1, 2006, and may be as much as $3,400

IRS Announces Standard Amounts for Telephone Tax Refunds

Press Release, Sep 05, 2006

The standard amounts are based on the total number of exemptions claimed on the 2006 federal income tax return.

Trenton Police And NJ Taxation Div. Target Illegal Cigarette Sales

News Release, Sep 12, 2006

The investigation was begun by the Division of Taxation's Office of Criminal Investigation in response to complaints by local businesses concerning the sale of untaxed ci

Justice Department Seeks To Block Alleged Tax Scam Involving Native American Casino Distributions

Press Release, Aug 15, 2006

devised and operate a tax fraud scheme that helps some members of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians claim bogus deductions on their federal income tax returns

Bethel Doctor Pleads Guilty To Tax Evasion

justice.gov, Aug 22, 2006

Gilburn admitted causing a tax loss to the United States of $181,000.

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