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Tag Archives: The Internal Revenue Service
Substance Over Shrunken Tax Form
You really might be able to file your taxes on a postcard, but don’t try it with staples.
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When ‘Sorry’ Comes Too Late
For a politicized IRS, “sorry” comes about seven years too late.
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The Property Tax Prepayment Scramble
Some of the thousands who scrambled to prepay 2018 property taxes will be disappointed to learn it was for naught.
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Another Post-Equifax Protective Measure
Freezing your credit can’t protect against all negative fallout from the Equifax breach. Consider getting an IRS PIN, too.
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A Tax Win For The Bruins
Boston’s NHL franchise notched a victory against the IRS that should cheer U.S. businesses regardless of their hockey loyalty.
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A Bad Idea Comes Back Around
Using private firms to collect tax debts has proven to be a bad idea, but that is not stopping the feds from trying it again.
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Valuing The Man In The Mirror
How much was Michael Jackson’s name worth when he died? It’s anyone’s guess, but the IRS prefers its own.
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How The IRS Knows You Are Really You
To combat fraud, the IRS may ask taxpayers to make a good showing in a personalized version of Trivial Pursuit.
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It’s ‘Best’ To Know Your Client
A celebrity tax case highlights the need for tax preparers to ask obvious questions about their clients’ business affairs.
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