March 12, 2013
Marriage, Divorce and Taxes: Those with a name change in 2012 face extra challenges with IRS
Whether for marriage or another reason, it may be an issue mostly faced by women, but some men do it too: Changing their last name.
March 10, 2013
IRS says woman bragged about tax fraud on Facebook
The affidavits show Wilson even had a picture of herself with a cool smile on her face, wearing an oversized jewel-encrusted pendant spelling out her first name as she held bundles of cash.
March 9, 2013
Police officers arrested for ID theft, income tax refund fraud
Malinsky Bazile, a young Miami police officer, pocketed about $140,000 over the past two years -- but not in salary for his patrol duties, authorities say.
March 9, 2013
Former NFL player pleads guilty to income tax fraud involving another athlete
Former Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Freddie Mitchell pleaded guilty in Orlando federal court Friday to his role in a tax fraud case, which involved recruiting at least one professional athlete as a client.
March 5, 2013
Many Americans plan on spending all or part of income tax refund, instead of saving
Nearly a third (30 percent) are Unaware of the End of the Payroll Tax Holiday and Smaller Paychecks This Year
March 5, 2013
How companies can make sure their payroll service provider is paying their taxes
Many businesses rely on a payroll service provider to handle their tax withholdings, but they still need to make sure the Internal Revenue Service and state agencies get their due.
March 5, 2013
Finally! IRS has all forms in place, is accepting all income tax returns
Forget the Sequester ... it's time to put the final nail in the coffin of the problems the Fiscal Cliff caused.
March 5, 2013
Income tax deductions for college students and recent grads
While they probably don’t own a home yet, there are still plenty of good deductions that taxpayers still in their 20s don’t want to miss.
March 4, 2013
Income tax reform group blasts sequester, talks tax overhaul and charitable giving
The group Americans for Fair Taxation has released a copy of a written statement sent to the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means, by AFFT Co-founder and Chairman Leo Linbeck, Jr.
March 4, 2013
New income tax service lets taxpayers calculate their carbon footprint, plus get CPA advice
EcoTaxFile.com service offers professional accounting advice along with green perks and consulting.
March 2, 2013
Maryland payroll service sued for allegedly keeping taxes
A Bel Air company that handled payrolls for many employers in the area is being sued by clients for allegedly stealing years of tax payments rather than sending them on to the tax collectors as required -- leaving the companies on the hook.
March 1, 2013
Worker Classification Settlement: IRS offers relief to employers from past payroll taxes
The Internal Revenue Service has expanded its Voluntary Classification Settlement Program (VCSP), paving the way for more taxpayers to take advantage of this low-cost option for achieving certainty under the law by reclassifying their workers as employees for future tax periods.