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Voting Opens for 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards!
Voting in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards is now open. Readers can vote for the programs, hardware, services, and other technologies they use and trust.
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.
February 7, 2013
Man claims sexual harassment against IRS auditor
Taxpayers sometimes find themselves in a vulnerable position when it comes to IRS audits. But an Oregon man is claiming a new twist on the dilemma.
February 7, 2013
IRS and agencies charge 14 with ID theft tax refund fraud in Florida
14 defendants in six separate cases were charged for taking part scams that involved thousands of stolen identities that were used to submit millions of dollars in fraudulent tax refund claims.
February 6, 2013
California seeks back taxes from small-business shareholders
For almost two decades, California has provided a hefty tax break for residents owning shares of small businesses that keep most of their workers and assets in the state.
February 6, 2013
State of Alabama to spend $5.2M on new payroll system
The Alabama Department of Finance plans to spend about $5.2 million on an attendance and timekeeping system for all state departments and employees.