Taxation Law-Related National News & Articles

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Gasoline Tax Rises in Maine

July 8, 2009

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

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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...

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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...

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NC Changes Tax Laws for Apple Inc.

June 5, 2009

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

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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...

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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...

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California Upholds Ban on Gay Marriage

Tuesday May 26, 2009

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

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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...

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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.

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“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...

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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,

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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

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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

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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

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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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Treasury, IRS Implement Enhanced Standards of Conduct for Tax Return Preparers; Plan Overhaul of Tax Return Preparer Regulatory Regime

Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Jan 02, 2008

Notice also solicits input from the tax return preparer community on a planned overhaul of the tax return preparer penalty regime

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Treasury and IRS Give Taxpayers Greater Control over Information Held by Tax Preparers; Propose Marketing Restrictions on RALs

Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Jan 08, 2008

Treasury and the IRS also issued a separate request for public comment on a proposal to restrict the marketing of refund anticipation loans and similar products

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Tax Packages Arrive in Mail; IRS Reminds Taxpayers to e-file and Watch for Tax Law Changes

Internal Revenue Service, Jan 14, 2008

The IRS reminded taxpayers to watch for commonly overlooked tax credits and late tax law changes

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Procedure Unveiled for Reporting Violations of the Tax Law, Making Reward Claims

Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Dec 19, 2007

The Internal Revenue Service outlined ways informants can report violations of the tax law and possibly claim a reward based on the amount of additional tax

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Paulson Statement on Passage of Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Bill

U.S. Department of Treasury, Dec 26, 2007

The Treasury Department released a statement from Treasury Secretary upon passage of legislation

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Justice Department Sues to Shut Down San Diego-Area Tax Preparation Firm

U.S. Department of Justice, Dec 03, 2007

IRS estimates that National City Tax Preparation Firm cost government eighteen million

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IRS Announces Groundbreaking OPR Settlement with Attorneys

Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Dec 17, 2007

OPR raised allegations, including the scope of due diligence, with respect to the tax aspects of the bond opinion rendered in the matter

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IRS and GWU Host 20th Annual International Tax Conference

Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Oct 29, 2007

The program is designed primarily for corporate tax executives responsible for international tax matters.

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Plan Now to Get Full Benefit of Saver’s Credit; Tax Break Helps Low- and Moderate-Income Workers Save for Retirement

Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Nov 14, 2007

Low and moderate income workers can take steps now to save for retirement and earn a special tax credit in 2007

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U.S. Sues Texas Man to Halt Alleged Tax Fraud Schemes

U.S. Department of Justice, Sep 24, 2007

US Sues Texas Man to Halt Alleged Tax Fraud.

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Federal Court Permanently Bars Hartford Woman from Preparing Tax Returns

U.S. Department of Justice, Sep 24, 2007

A federal court in Hartford has permanently barred Snezana Berbic of that city from preparing federal tax returns for others.

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SEC Settles Enforcement Actions Against Municipal Bond Offerings Participants for Violations That Put at Risk the Bonds' Tax-Exempt Status

SEC, Oct 02, 2007

The SEC announced settled enforcement actions against two California companies for their failure to disclose a fee agreement.

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Justice Dept Asks Feds To Bar Five Individuals From Preparing Tax Returns

US Departmet of Justice, Sep 07, 2007

The suit alleges that the defendants used a number of schemes to under-report customers? tax liabilities.

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Two Montgomery Women Plead Guilty To Tax Fraud Charges

U.S. Department of Justice, Sep 14, 2007

Following the instructions of owner of the business, the defendants caused approximately 22 federal income tax returns to be filed.

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Justice Dept. Sues to Permanently Bar Alleged Fraudulent S. Florida Tax Return Operation

The United States Department of Justice, Jul 23, 2007

Tax preparation scheme resulted in understatement of federal income tax liabilities of more than $55 million.

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Double and Triple Taxation

Senate.gov, Aug 03, 2007

In recent years, states that impose taxes based on economic presence have caused widespread litigation and stifled commerce. With a dizzying maze of state and local tax r

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Fed Court Bars Two Jackson Hewitt Employees from Preparing Tax Returns

The US Department of Justice, Aug 16, 2007

Judge Clarence Cooper of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia issued the permanent injunction

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City Employees Bus Drivers Indicted For Tax Crimes

Hawaii.Gov, Jul 03, 2007

The State Tax Department announced that a Honolulu Grand Jury returned true bills against two City and County of Honolulu employees and two bus drivers for attempt to

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Tax Exempt Status for Church

Staff Writer, Jul 13, 2007

Some groups are starting to question whether churches that violate the laws by harboring illegal immigrants should lose the tax free status for church benefits

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Taxation Committee holds session to hear tax reform ideas

MAIN.GOV, Jun 11, 2007

Speaker Cummings submits income tax, property tax relief plans

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Department of Taxation Grants Extension Following Virginia Tech Tragedy

TAX.VA, Jun 18, 2007

-Six- Month Filing, Payment Extension Granted-

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Two Men Convicted Of Conspiracy, Fraud, Money Laundering And Tax Charges

miami.fbi.gov, May 21, 2007

The Parkers were also convicted of conspiring to impede the lawful governmental functions of the Internal Revenue Service in the collection of federal income taxes

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Truth in Taxation notice published; city property taxes to remain a fraction of owners’ total tax bill

ScottsdaleAZ, May 30, 2007

Scottsdale is publishing a Truth in Taxation notice, as required by Arizona State law, and is publishing an accompanying notice

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U.S. Asks Federal Court to Bar Dallas Man from Preparing Tax Returns for Others

usdoj.gov, Apr 30, 2007

The Justice Department obtained an injunction last week against a Miami tax preparer in a case involving allegations of similar fraudulent fuel tax credits

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Lake Worth Tax Return Preparer Convicted On Tax Fraud, Contempt Charges

usdoj.gov, May 07, 2007

On April 13, 2006, a 56-count indictment was returned charging Ratfield with preparing for clients and himself fraudulent federal individual and trust income tax returns

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Chicago Tax Preparer Caused Losses Of $3 Million To The U.S. Treasury

usdoj.gov, May 14, 2007

The court found that Steverson has prepared an estimated 1,224 returns since 2004 that have caused an estimated loss to the U.S. Treasury of more than $3 million

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Late Tax Scam Discovered; Free File Users Reminded To Use IRS.gov

ftp.irs.gov, Apr 16, 2007

?The final days of the tax season always bring tax scams

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IRS Gives Northeast Storms Victims Until April 26 To File Tax Returns

irs.gov, Apr 23, 2007

IRS has decided to allow affected taxpayers an additional seven days to fulfill their tax filing obligations.

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E-File Returns Running At Record Pace

irs.gov, Apr 03, 2007

?Taxpayers can rely on e-file as a safe, accurate way to quickly finish their taxes and get a refund,?

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U.S. Government Sues Jackson Hewitt Tax Preparation Franchises, Alleging Pervasive Fraud

usdoj.gov, Apr 10, 2007

Examples of fraud alleged in the lawsuits include filing false returns claiming refunds based on phony W-2 forms

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IRS Reminds Corporations To E-File Or File For An Extension By March 15

irs.gov, Mar 14, 2007

Today the Internal Revenue Service reminds certain corporations to file for an extension by the March 15 filing deadline.

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Phone Card Retailers Usually Qualify for Telephone Tax Refund

irs.gov, Mar 21, 2007

The Internal Revenue Service today reminded these businesses to check their eligibility for this special refund before filing their 2006 federal income tax return

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Electronically Filed Returns Up More Than 5 Percent

irs.gov, Mar 28, 2007

We encourage people to consider e-file and Free File as the tax deadline approaches.

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Fraudulent Telephone Tax Refunds, Abusive Roth IRAs Top Off 2007 “Dirty Dozen” Tax Scams

irs.gov, Feb 28, 2007

The Internal Revenue Service today identified 12 of the most blatant scams affecting American taxpayers

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Morgan County Businessman Pleads Guilty To Sales Tax Fraud

state.tn.us, Mar 07, 2007

Today Charles William Jackson, owner of CJ's Bar & Grill located at 4532 Knoxville Highway in Oliver Springs, Tenn., pled guilty to one count of sales tax fraud

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IRS to Waive Tax Penalty for U.S. Citizens Living and Working Abroad

irs.gov, Feb 14, 2007

The law also limited the amount of housing costs that may be excluded or deducted under section 911.

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Nashville, North Carolina Insurance Agent Sentenced In Federal Tax Case

usdoj.gov, Feb 21, 2007

PINNER was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $135,433.59 to the Internal Revenue Service

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Tax Increase Will Be Passed Onto Consumer

house.gov, Feb 07, 2007

What is not being discussed is how the $14 billion in new taxes and fees imposed on American energy producers by H.R. 6 will be passed on to consumers.

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Is an Offer in Compromise Right for You?

irs.gov, Jan 24, 2007

Should the IRS determine that a taxpayer is unable to pay the liability in a lump sum or through an installment agreement

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Perry Designates Property Tax Relief for Senior Citizens

state.tx.us, Jan 31, 2007

The emergency designation will allow lawmakers to begin considering these issues in the initial 30 days of the legislative session.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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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IRS Begins Outreach To Entertainment Industry On Gift Bags Following Academy Agreement

irs.gov, Aug 29, 2006

The Academy had voluntarily approached the IRS shortly after this year's awards presentations seeking to clarify the tax issues surrounding the gift baskets,

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Descendant's Death Certificate Cannot Be Overstated

National Institute Health, Aug 08, 2006

The cause of an individual's death is of paramount importance in both criminal and civil legal proceedings

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IRS, Canada Revenue Agency Unravel Cross-Border Tax Scheme

irs.gov, Aug 08, 2006

This effort stems from leads and information first developed by the Joint International Tax Shelter Information Centre (JITSIC).

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Self Employment Tax Information

irs.gov, May 19, 2006

You do not have to carry on regular full-time business activities to be self-employed

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Federal Energy Tax Credit For Honda's

irs.gov, Jun 02, 2006

The hybrid vehicle certifications recently acknowledged by the IRS

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City Of Boston Tax Statutory Exemptions

Enter Source, Apr 06, 2006

It releases a property owner from the obligation to pay all or a portion of the taxes assessed on a parcel of property

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Tax Exemption For Michigan Business Entity

michigan.gov, Apr 21, 2006

Can a partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, general partnership, limited partnership, unincorporated association, or other group or combination of

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Class Action Law, California Back Taxes

edd.cahwnet.gov, May 09, 2006

When a class action litigation involves wage and hour issues

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Virginia Tax Credit For Major Business Facility Job Credit

tax.virginia.gov, Mar 16, 2006

This credit requires certification from the Tax Credit Unit to be claimed on your tax

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Illinois Tax Law Penalties

ilga.gov, Feb 28, 2006

There shall be added as a penalty the amount prescribed by Section 3-3 of the Uniform Penalty and Interest Act

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In New York, Requesting A Letter Ruling On A Matter Of Law

nyc.gov, Feb 13, 2006

An individual may file a request for a letter ruling on his or her own behalf or a ruling may be requested by a general partner of a partnership

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Getting Tax Return Help, Preparer Fraud

irs.gov, Jan 13, 2006

preparation and filing of false income tax returns by preparers who claim inflated personal or business expenses, false deductions, unallowable credits or excessive

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Ohio Tax Department Explains Corporation Franchise Tax

tax.ohio.gov, Jan 30, 2006

This information release the term business income means income arising from transactions, activities, and sources in the regular course of a trade or business

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IRS Releases Schedules M-3 For Insurance And S Corporations

irs.gov, Dec 16, 2005

requiring affected companies to provide a more detailed reconciliation between financial accounting net income

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Hybrid Electric Vehicles, 2004/2005 Federal Tax Deduction

eere.energy.gov, Dec 30, 2005

The deduction applies to both personal and business vehicles

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California Use Tax Law

ftb.ca.gov, Nov 21, 2005

Use tax is one of the least understood aspects of state tax law

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Business Purchase SUV Tax Credit

comments.taxreformpanel.gov, Nov 30, 2005

The SUV break has been reduced from 100,000 to 25,000

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Homeowners In White Plains, To Apply For New York States STAR Program

ny.gov/governor/press, Dec 01, 2005

In Westchester County, December 1st Deadline Applies Only to the City of White Plains Nearly 3 Million Homeowners Saved $2.5B

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Retirement Savings Plans Changes For 2005

irs.gov, Oct 14, 2005

Changes that affect individual retirement arrangements IRAs and pension plans.

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Federal Disaster Declarations Covering The States Of Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, And Florida

irs.gov, Nov 10, 2005

Under the Stafford Act, the President can authorize FEMA to implement several different types of assistance in response to a disaster

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Martinez CA Wal-Mart’s Rock Bottom Wages And Benefits Cost Taxpayers Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars A Year

house.gov, Sep 13, 2005

Martinez CA Wal-Mart?s Rock Bottom Wages And Benefits Cost Taxpayers Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars A Year

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U.S. Treasury Remarks to The Cincinnati Area Chambers of Commerce About Taxes in Cincinnati Ohio

treas.gov, Sep 16, 2005

U.S. Treasury Remarks to The Cincinnati Area Chambers of Commerce About Taxes in Cincinnati Ohio

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Federal Court In Texas Bars Dallas Area Man From Selling Home Business Tax Scheme

usdoj.gov, Sep 21, 2005

Federal Court In Texas Bars Dallas Area Man From Selling Home Business Tax Scheme

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Utah Corporate Executives And Legal Counsel Convicted Of Tax Fraud

usdoj.gov, Sep 01, 2005

Defendants Concealed Income And Gave False Information To The IRS

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Lawsuits Say Los Angeles Men Falsely Tell Customers That Californians Do Not Have to Pay Federal Income Tax

usdoj.gov, Sep 07, 2005

Los Angeles Men Falsely Tell Customers Do Not Have to Pay Tax

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The Legislation Seeks To Ensure Marriage Tax Penalty Relief Is Not Phased Out And Stays In The Law Permanently

gop.gov, Aug 05, 2005

The Legislation Seeks To Ensure Marriage Tax Penalty Relief Is Not Phased Out And Stays In The Law Permanently

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Filing Tax Returns Electronically Has A Number Of Advantages For The Taxpayer

tax.virginia.gov, Aug 24, 2005

Filing Tax Returns Electronically Has A Number Of Advantages For The Taxpayer

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Hastert Sees Opportunities To Reform Taxation, Litigation And Regulation

speakernews.house, Jul 21, 2005

Hastert Sees Opportunities To Reform Taxation, Litigation And Regulation

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Hastert Sees Opportunities To Reform Taxation, Litigation And Regulation

speakernews.house.gov, Jul 28, 2005

Hastert Sees Opportunities To Reform Taxation, Litigation And Regulation

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Regulation and Taxation Through Litigation

judiciary.senate.gov, Jun 29, 2005

?The era of big government may be over, but the era of regulation through litigation has just begun

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Law Fluke That Forces Plaintiffs Who Win Settlements In Civil Rights Cases And Other Lawsuits To Pay Income Taxes

senate.gov, Jul 13, 2005

Law Fluke That Forces Plaintiffs Who Win Settlements In Civil Rights Cases And Other Lawsuits To Pay Income Taxes

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Enforcement Agents Make Biggest Seizure of Untaxed Cigars, Snuff and Other Tobacco Products in Department History

tax.ohio.gov, Jun 07, 2005

Enforcement Agents Make Biggest Seizure of Untaxed Cigars, Snuff and Other Tobacco Products

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Numbers Growing for Electronic iFile Program

tax.virginia.gov, Jun 17, 2005

Virginia taxpayers are finding a lot to like about iFile, the Department of Taxation's electronic filing service

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Significant Tax Relief Over The Past Four Years, Including The Acceleration Of Individual Tax Rate Reductions

house.gov, Jun 22, 2005

Significant Tax Relief Over The Past Four Years, Including The Acceleration Of Individual Tax Rate Reductions

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However, Certain Provisions Expire Separately Under The Act Before The End Of 2010

Joint Committee On Taxation, May 12, 2005

However, Certain Provisions Expire Separately Under The Act Before The End Of 2010

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The Case for Tax Reduction Elimination of Dead Weight Losses

house gov, May 18, 2005

Yet there are other compelling arguments that support tax reduction.

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President’s Advisory Panel On Federal Tax Reform Tax Panel Announces Meeting

Department Of The Treasury, May 04, 2005

President?s Advisory Panel On Federal Tax Reform Tax Panel Announces Meeting

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Taxation Concessions For Irrigation Water Providers

gov.au, Mar 22, 2005

The Government will provide eligible irrigation water providers with access to the water facilities and landcare tax concessions which are currently available to primary

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An Ebay Survey Last Year Found That 430,000 Of Its U.S. Sellers Make A Significant Portion Or All Of Their Revenue From Selling On Ebay

wired.com, Mar 29, 2005

But IRS instructions make it clear that all income a category that includes bribes, gambling winnings, kickbacks and money made in illegal activities can be taxed

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During Third Quarter 2003, We Recorded A Net $2.9 Million Gain, Which Included A One-Time Corporate Tax Benefit Related To A Favorable Tax Ruling

prnewswire, Mar 14, 2005

During Third Quarter 2003, We Recorded A Net $2.9 Million Gain, Which Included A One-Time Corporate Tax Benefit Related To A Favorable Tax Ruling

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Taxation And International Finance From New York University

Yahoo Press Release, Mar 04, 2005

?The advisors all have real-time experience that will help mUrgent implement corporate strategies

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Small Business Administration Receives Avalanche Of Opposition To Proposed Size Standards Rule Proposed rule known as “grandfathering”

prweb com relea, Mar 07, 2005

Proposed Size Standards Rule Proposed rule known as ?grandfathering?

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Strategic Hotel Capital Inc Announces Contract to Acquire Two Intercontinental Hotel Group Properties

biz yahoo prnews, Feb 28, 2005

Martinez Nelson International Political Instability; Legislative Or Regulatory Changes, Including Changes To Laws Governing The Taxation Of Reits;

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Saint Gobain Corporation Names Messmer Vice President-Tax

yahoo prnews, Mar 01, 2005

Steven Messmer has been named Vice President-Tax by Saint-Gobain Corporation, effective March 1, 2005. He was previously the company's Vice President-Controller

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Tennant Reports Fourth Quarter Earnings Per Share of $0.66

yahoo com prnews, Feb 22, 2005

Tennant Company today reported net earnings of $6.1 million, or $0.66 per diluted share, on net sales of $139.4 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2004.

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The Local Currency Ratings May Experience Upward Pressure If The Company Continues To Reduce Its Refinancing Risk And Maintain Its Solid Operating Performance

biz yahoo, Feb 23, 2005

The outlook is positive. The rating action was taken as part of Moody's downgrade of Philippines' foreign currency country ceiling to B1 from Ba2.

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Verizon to Texas House Regulated Industries Committee

yahoo prnews, Feb 24, 2005

This is not the time for more and/or conditional state government regulation burdening some telecom industries to the benefit of others," said Verizon Southwest Region Pr

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Central Parking Corporation Announces Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.015 Per Share

businesswire.com press release, Feb 18, 2005

Central Parking Corporation (NYSE:CPC) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.015 (one and one-half cent) per sh

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Official Figures Showed Debt Per Household Has Risen From $48,396 To $75,029 In The Five Years To December

act org, Feb 21, 2005

ACT Leader Rodney Hide today revealed that the average household debt is now $75,000 ? an increase of 55 percent since Labour came to power.

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No Taxation Without Explanation

State of NY, Oct 27, 2004

IBO PROVIDES WEB-BASED INTERACTIVE

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Agreement by State Tax Agencies Targets Abusive Tax Shelters 34 State Tax Agencies Sign Information Sharing Agreement

State of LA, Oct 27, 2004

The Louisiana Department of Revenue is one of 34 state tax agencies that today signed a joint agreement to share information about abusive tax shelters and illegal transa

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28 Individuals Arrested For Operating A "Fraud Factory" Of Staged Sham Auto Accidents And Insurance Fraud

State of NY, Oct 27, 2004

The group includes a reputed Bonanno crime family associate, five lawyers, three medical doctors, a dentist, other state-licensed medical professionals and clinic employe

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United States And United Kingdom Sign New Income Tax Convention

Public AFfairs, Oct 27, 2004

The Treasury Department announced Tuesday that Secretary of the Treasury Paul H. O'Neill and U.K. Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown signed a new income tax Convent

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Statement By Commerce Secretary Don Evans on Internet Tax Moratorium

DOC, Oct 27, 2004

As the United States Senate considers the important question of Internet taxation, we urge Senators to extend the bipartisan moratorium as soon as possible

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The Governor Speech To Texan About Taxation

Office of the Governor of TX, Jan 27, 2005

We did not tax and spend our way to a revenue surplus, and we need not tax and spend our way to future shortfalls

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Economists Hope That Federal Reserve Board Chairman Alan Greenspan Is Asked A Few More Tough Questions About His Plans For Monetary

privacy.gov, Feb 17, 2005

Economists hope that Federal Reserve Board chairman Alan Greenspan is asked a few more tough questions about his plans for monetary policy

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Inhofe Honored As Taxpayer’s Friend

senate, Oct 27, 2004

U.S. Sen. James M. Inhofe (R-Okla.) has been officially honored as a

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Obm And Ohio Department Of Taxation Report Impact Of Sales Tax Repeal To Governor Taft

State of OH, Oct 27, 2004

The Ohio Department of Taxation (ODT) reported that, if successful, the repeal of the additional penny on the sales tax enacted in HB 95 would create an almost $800 milli

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Linder To Address Americans For Fair Taxation National Convention In Atlanta

State of GA, Oct 27, 2004

Congressman John Linder (R-Georgia) will deliver the keynote address at the national convention of Americans For Fair Taxation (AFFT) on Saturday night in Atlanta,

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Evans Launches Bush Administration’s Manufacturing Agenda

DOC, Oct 27, 2004

U.S. Commerce Secretary Don Evans today released the Bush Administration's pro-growth manufacturing agenda that establishes clear priorities to enhance economic growth an

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Virginia Department of Taxation Wins Three International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Awards

State of VA, Oct 27, 2004

Virginia's Department of Taxation (TAX) recently captured international recognition for its highly successful advertising and public relations campaign to educate Virgini

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Tax Commissioner Announces Partnership With Other States In Combating Abusive Tax Avoidance Transactions

State of VA, Oct 27, 2004

Tax Commissioner Kenneth W. Thorson signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Virginia TAX and 34 states plus New York City.

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Virginia Tax Amnesty Closes With a Flurry

State of VA, Oct 27, 2004

Virginia's 63-day tax amnesty program concluded Monday, but not before a deluge of delinquent taxpayers descended on tax department service centers,

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Tax Amnesty Collections Near $10 Million

State of VA, Oct 27, 2004

Virginia's Tax Amnesty program, which seeks to spur the collection of $48 million in delinquent state taxes

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Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg Encourages New Yorkers To Apply For $400 Property Tax Rebate

The City of New York, Oct 05, 2004

New York Homeowners Have Until to October 15th to Apply for Rebate

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2004 Legislation Regarding Business Corporation Tax And Business Tax Credits Passed By General Assembly

Rhode Island Division of Taxation, Oct 05, 2004

2004 Legislation Regarding Business Corporation Tax And Business Tax Credits Passed By General Assembly

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Disaster Extension Gives Extra Time for Taxes (Ohioans Affected by Recent Hurricanes Get 45 Extra Days)

Ohio Department of Taxation, Oct 18, 2004

Disaster Extension Gives Extra Time for Taxes (Ohioans Affected by Recent Hurricanes Get 45 Extra Days)

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Operation Iraqi Freedom And Operation Enduring Freedom Tax Extensions

Virginia Department of Taxation, Oct 18, 2004

Operation Iraqi Freedom And Operation Enduring Freedom Tax Extensions

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Online Taxpayers Have Until May 2 To File and Pay State Taxes

Taxation and Revenue Department, Nov 30, -0001

Taxation and Revenue Department An Equal Opportunity Employer Bill Richardson Governor Jan Goodwin Secretary Online Taxpayers Have Until May 2 To File

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