Income Tax

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February 23, 2016 

Americans Ignoring Risk of Tax Identity Theft

Americans are ignoring simple precautions and best practices this tax season that could easily lead to stolen identities and hacked personal information, according to a new national survey by IDT911, a data security and identity theft protection firm.

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February 22, 2016 

Frivolous Tax Arguments Won’t Win Against the IRS

Examples of frivolous arguments also include contentions that the only “employees” subject to federal income tax are employees of the federal government; and that only foreign-source income is taxable.

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February 16, 2016 

IRS Targets Bogus Tax Shelters

Illegal scams can lead to significant penalties and interest and possible criminal prosecution. IRS Criminal Investigation works closely with the Department of Justice (DOJ) to shut down scams and prosecute the criminals behind them.

 Avalara Launches AvaTax Excise for Multi-Tax Industries

February 16, 2016 

Avalara Launches AvaTax Excise for Multi-Tax Industries

Avalara, Inc. has launched a new solution for the determination and calculation of tax for businesses in industries such as bulk fuel distribution, residential propane and heating oil distribution, vehicle and equipment rental, wholesale tobacco, and ...

 Taxpayers Beware of Bogus Tax Refund Promises

February 12, 2016 

Taxpayers Beware of Bogus Tax Refund Promises

The IRS is warning taxpayers to be on the lookout for unscrupulous tax return preparers pushing inflated tax refund claims. This scam remains on the annual list of tax scams known as the “Dirty Dozen” for the 2016 filing season.

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February 12, 2016 

IRS Looking For Taxpayers Who Pad Their Tax Deductions

The vast majority of taxpayers file honest and accurate tax returns on time every year. However, each year some taxpayers fail to resist the temptation of fudging their information. That’s why falsely claiming deductions, expenses or credits on tax ...

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February 12, 2016 

Abuse of Business Tax Credits is a Top Concern for the IRS

The fuel tax credit is generally limited to off-highway business use or use in farming. Consequently, the credit is not available to most taxpayers. Still, the IRS routinely finds unscrupulous preparers who have enticed sizable groups of taxpayers to err