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February 10, 2013
Former NY State Senator pleads guilty to fraud conspiracy
Former New York State Senator Shirley Huntley has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud.
February 10, 2013
Group says that offshore tax havens cost U.S. $150 billion each year
The Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group says that large companies aren't paying their fair share of the state's taxes.
February 10, 2013
IRS seeks comment on dual use equipment
On Jan. 6, the IRS issued a notice seeking comments on dual-use property as it considers issuing new guidance to reduce disputes between equipment dealers and the agency.
February 10, 2013
Groups accused of mortgage fraud and “forensic audit” scam reach settlement agreement
The Federal Trade Commission has announced that the defendants behind an operation that allegedly preyed on vulnerable homeowners have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they lured people into paying $1,995 or more by holding out bogus promises that they could help them avoid foreclosure and renegotiate their mortgages.
February 9, 2013
Taxing tax prep and accounting? New Ohio bill would expand sales tax to nearly all services
As a part of his broader attempt to overhaul the tax system in his state, Ohio Governor John Kasich's plan would expand sales taxes to virtually all services that are currently not subject to sales tax under state laws.
February 9, 2013
11 indicted for filing taxes for 2,700 dead people
A South Florida ring accused of plotting to fleece $34 million from the U.S. government by filing phony tax returns in the names of thousands of dead people was indicted this week.
February 9, 2013
IRS forms for Education Credit and Depreciation now available
The Internal Revenue Service announced on Friday afternoon that taxpayers and tax professionals will be able to start filing two major tax forms starting Sunday covering education credits and depreciation.
February 9, 2013
Accounting firm moves from KC across river into Kansas, for tax incentives
A well-known Kansas City certified public accounting firm has relocated its offices and 22 employees to Leawood, lured by new Kansas incentives that eliminated personal income taxes on profits earned at what are called pass-through businesses.
February 9, 2013
Tax fraud money laundered through church, Pastor and nephew plead guilty
When police made things in Tampa, Florida, too hot for tax refund fraud, Victor Williams turned to a higher power.
February 8, 2013
Colorado man indicted for not paying taxes on drug money
A 25-year-old Boulder man has been indicted by a federal grand jury on suspicion of drug-related money laundering, the United States Attorney's Office in Denver announced today.
February 8, 2013
Consultants educate accountants and tax pros on Social Security issues
Premier Social Security Consulting offers Social Security training for professional advisors
February 7, 2013
Tax professionals respond to IRS appeal ruling
An organization of tax professionals is supporting the IRS in its appeals of a federal court ruling.