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.