Taxes

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June 1, 2016 

Electronic Tax Return Reader

2016 Innovation Award Winner -- The Electronic Tax Return Reader imports data from borrowers’ electronic tax returns, including financial and real estate information. The patent-pending technology supports PDF files created directly from select tax ...

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May 25, 2016 

5 Arrested, Charged With IRS Phone Scam Worth $2 Million

Federal agents have arrested five people who are facing charges of impersonating IRS agents in scams that have persisted for more than three years. Victims lost more than $2 million and were contacted by phone and told they owed back taxes or other fees.

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May 24, 2016 

Congress Needs to Modernize the FTC

There is an opportunity for Congress to modernize the agency so that it better protects consumers from harm while minimizing regulatory costs and better enabling robust innovation in the U.S. economy.

 Tax Filing Deadlines for Expats, FBAR Coming Up

May 22, 2016 

Tax Filing Deadlines for Expats, FBAR Coming Up

Most expatriate U.S. citizens need to file by June 15, 2016. Taxpayers who need to file an FBAR (Foreign Bank and Financial Account Report) must file by June 30. More than 1 million taxpayers filed an FBAR in 2015. Taxpayers with foreign assets, even ...

 IRS Holding CPE Tax Forums Across the Country This Summer

May 20, 2016 

IRS Holding CPE Tax Forums Across the Country This Summer

CPAs, EAs and other tax professionals can register online for the 2016 IRS Nationwide Tax Forums for an opportunity to earn up to 19 continuing professional education credits at any of the five forums held throughout the country beginning this July.