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Most outrageous tax cheats

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:11:54 EDT

From a restaurant owner who hid cash receipts in "seasoned octopus" boxes to a self-proclaimed governor of Alabama who buried gold coins in his yard, here are some of the wildest tax fraud investigations the IRS has undertaken in the past year.

Where the mortgage deduction pays off

Mon, 13 May 2013 09:58:34 EDT

The mortgage interest deduction is one of the most expensive tax breaks on the books, but its benefits are distributed unevenly across the country, according to a new report by the Pew Charitable Trusts.

IRS to close for 5 days due to budget cuts

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:15:42 EDT

Forced budget cuts are taking another bite out of the tax collection agency's operations. In addition to longer waits on its helpline, the agency will be closed completely for 5 days between May and August.

How does your mortgage deduction compare?

Thu, 09 May 2013 17:00:26 EDT

In 2010, the average mortgage deduction among homeowners claiming it on their federal tax returns was $10,640. But the average deduction claimed in each state varied widely.

IRS workers protest spending cuts

Wed, 08 May 2013 07:16:46 EDT

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Many early tax filers still waiting for refunds

Wed, 08 May 2013 10:47:19 EDT

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U.S. citizens ditch passports in record numbers

Wed, 08 May 2013 16:08:52 EDT

If the recent quarter's pace continues, 2013 will become a landmark year for saying goodbye to America, tax-wise.

Senate approves Internet sales tax proposal

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:21:14 EDT

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Senate to vote on proposed Internet sales tax law

Sun, 05 May 2013 15:55:57 EDT

The U.S. Senate is expected to vote on a long-debated Internet sales tax law Monday, paving the way for millions of consumers to start paying sales tax on online purchases.

What an Internet sales tax will cost you

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:25:58 EDT

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Fewer IRS audits due to spending cuts

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:06:24 EDT

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How to survive a tax audit

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 06:07:33 EDT

Tax season has finally wrapped up, but audit season is just about to begin.

Tax refund delayed? H&R Block might give you $25

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:15:34 EDT

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Internet sales tax: What you need to know

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:17:55 EDT

Senate set to vote on long-delayed measure to allow collection of sales tax on Internet purchases, which could mean major change for online commerce.

How Obama's tax hikes would hit the rich and middle class

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:44:14 EDT

While President Obama's 2014 budget proposal would violate his oft-cited pledge not to raise taxes on those making less than $200,000, it doesn't do so by very much. The lion's share of new revenue he proposes would come from the highest income households.

IRS employees charged with stealing benefits

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:45:26 EDT

Two dozen former and current IRS employees were indicted for claiming they were unemployed in order to receive more than $250,000 in jobless benefits, food stamps, welfare payments and housing vouchers.

IRS extends tax deadline for Boston bombing victims

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:40:53 EDT

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'How I'm spending my tax refund'

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 07:16:49 EDT

From getting a Tibetan terrier puppy to saving for an engagement ring, here's how six people plan to spend their tax refunds this year.

Obama's tax returns: Income drops

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:08:13 EDT

President Obama and the first family saw their income drop slightly in 2012, according to tax returns released by the White House on Friday.

10 Tax Day deals

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 10:35:26 EDT

Tax Day is about more than just deadlines. It's also about great deals on everything from cookies and paper shredding to wine delivery and massages.