Income Tax

 CCH offers four last-minute income tax tips to taxpayers

March 19, 2013 

CCH offers four last-minute income tax tips to taxpayers

April 15 is the last day to either file an income tax return or an extension, but millions of taxpayers still find themselves somewhere between putting the final touches on their tax return and just starting the process.

 Museum director pleads guilty to embezzlement

March 18, 2013 

Museum director pleads guilty to embezzlement

The former director of the Lewis County Historical Museum in Washington state, who had been accused of draining the museum's endowment fund of nearly a half of a million dollars, pleaded guilty last week to four counts of felony theft as a result of a plea agreement that came more than a year after the…

 New Jersey delaying income tax refunds by up to 3 months

March 16, 2013 

New Jersey delaying income tax refunds by up to 3 months

New Jersey is delaying income tax refunds to more than 13,000 filers by as long as three months as part of an effort by the state Treasury Department to reduce what it says is the growing problem of tax-refund identity fraud.

 Californians facing challenging tax season

March 14, 2013 

Californians facing challenging tax season

Live in California and earn $250,000 last year? Yes, you'll probably pay more in state taxes. Paying back a student loan? You might be able to deduct more from federal taxes than you expected. Commute to work? You could get a break, too.

 Ex-IRS worker convicted of tax fraud and extortion

March 14, 2013 

Ex-IRS worker convicted of tax fraud and extortion

A former IRS worker faces more than 15 years in prison after a jury convicted her Wednesday of masterminding a scheme to collect thousands of dollars in refunds by filing bogus claims for tax credits.