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KC Tax Preparer Sentenced for Wire Fraud, False Tax Returns
A Kansas City, Mo., tax preparer has been sentenced in federal court a nearly $1 million wire fraud scheme in which he filed federal income tax returns for his clients that contained false information. Louis-Loradin, was sentenced to 20 months … Continue reading
January 31 wage statement deadline reminder for employers
The Internal Revenue Service urged employers to be aware of the January deadline to file Forms W-2 and other wage statements. Filing these documents timely helps employers avoid penalties and helps the IRS in fraud prevention. A 2015 law made … Continue reading
What Teachers Should Know About Deducting Out-of-Pocket Classroom Expenses
Eligible educators may be able to deduct qualified expenses they paid in 2019 when they file their 2019 tax return. Taxpayers qualify for this deduction if they meet the following criteria: Teach any grade from kindergarten through twelfth grade Work … Continue reading
More Innocent Spouses Qualify for Relief Under New IRS Guidelines
The Internal Revenue Service released new proposed guidelines designed to provide relief to more innocent spouses requesting equitable relief from income tax liability. A Notice proposing a new revenue procedure, posted today on IRS.gov, revises the threshold requirements for requesting … Continue reading
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IRS and Treasury Department Publish Temporary Regulations on Treatment of Tangible Property
The Internal Revenue Service and Treasury Department published in the Federal Register temporary regulations that provide guidance to taxpayers on the treatment of amounts paid to acquire, produce or improve tangible property and regarding the accounting for, and dispositions of, … Continue reading
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Interest Rates Remain the Same for the First Quarter of 2012
The Internal Revenue Service announced that interest rates will remain the same for the calendar quarter beginning Jan. 1, 2012. The rates will be: three (3) percent for overpayments [two (2) percent in the case of a corporation]; three (3) … Continue reading
IRS Seeks to Return $153 Million in Undelivered Checks to Taxpayers; Recommends e-file, Direct Deposit to Avoid Future Delivery Problems
In an annual reminder to taxpayers, the Internal Revenue Service announced that it is looking to return $153.3 million in undelivered tax refund checks. In all, 99,123 taxpayers are due refund checks this year that could not be delivered because … Continue reading
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Keep Good Records Now to Reduce Tax-Time Stress
You may not be thinking about your tax return right now, but summer is a great time to start planning for next year. Organized records not only make preparing your return easier, but may also remind you of relevant transactions, … Continue reading
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Nine Tips for Charitable Taxpayers
If you make a donation to a charity this year, you may be able to take a deduction for it on your 2011 tax return. Here are the top nine things the IRS wants every taxpayer to know before deducting … Continue reading
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Back-to-School Tips for Students and Parents Paying College Expenses
Whether you’re a recent graduate going to college for the first time or a returning student, it will soon be time to get to campus – and payment deadlines for tuition and other fees are not far behind. The Internal … Continue reading
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