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February 5, 2015 

IRS Creates Online Directory of Tax Preparers

The has launched a new, online public directory of tax return preparers. This searchable directory on IRS.gov will help taxpayers find a tax professional with credentials and select qualifications to help them prepare their tax returns.

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February 3, 2015 

IRS Targets Tax Shelter Abuses, Misuse of Trusts

The Internal Revenue Service is targeting abusive tax shelters and structures it says some Americans use to avoid paying taxes. The agency says the problem has been a lingering issue, and so it has been added to the annual list of tax scams known as the “

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January 29, 2015 

How to Get a Charitable Tax Deduction Without Donating Anything

It’s very rare in the tax world when you can “get something for nothing.” But that’s essentially what happens when a real estate owner donates a qualified conservation easement to charity. In essence, the property owner is merely agreeing to keep the land

 3 Ways Obamacare Affects Income Tax Returns

January 26, 2015 

3 Ways Obamacare Affects Income Tax Returns

Unless you’ve been way out of touch, you probably know that a key part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), aka Obamacare, requires that taxpayers have qualifying health care coverage. Those without will need to qualify for an exemption, or pay a penalty.

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January 21, 2015 

8 Tips to Spot an Income Tax Phone Scam

It's tax season, and Americans dread doing their taxes. On the other hand, it's tax season, and millions of Americans will soon be anxiously awaiting their income tax refunds. But they need to avoid the scammers.