Taxes April 28, 2026
Massachusetts Tax Preparers Charged in Connection with Using Fraudulent Returns to Buy House
Five Massachusetts residents have been indicted on money laundering and fraud charges in connection with a tax scheme based in Chelsea.
Taxes March 26, 2025
Senate Finance Panel Advances Oz Nomination to Lead CMS Despite Dems’ Tax Concerns
The Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday advanced Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services by a vote of 14-13, splitting along party lines.
Accounting March 26, 2025
South Carolina Treasurer Accused of Violating Federal, State Law in Scathing Report on $1.8B Accounting Error
In a scathing report into the $1.8 billion accounting error where a South Carolina Senate Finance panel recommended removal of Treasurer Curtis Loftis, senators alleged the treasurer is in violation of federal law.
Taxes March 25, 2025
IRS Cuts May Cost $500 Billion in Lost Tax Revenue as Taxpayers Exploit System
Cuts to IRS staffing and taxpayer behavior are contributing factors in the anticipated revenue decline.
Taxes March 25, 2025
‘Real Housewives of N.J.’ Star and Husband Face Over $3 Million in Tax Liens
Records show Teresa Giudice owing a sum of $303,889.20 and husband Luis Ruelas owing nearly $2.6 million. Ruelas was issued another tax lien back in December for an amount of $163,523.94.
Taxes March 24, 2025
An Idea That Never Quite Disappears: Taxing Wealth
A wealth tax could bring states a lot of revenue. But voters don’t like it, even though few of them would have to pay.
Payroll March 24, 2025
AARP Calls Latest Social Security Changes ‘Deeply Unacceptable’
As the Social Security Administration prepares to make major changes in how beneficiaries prove their identity, the AARP is asking the agency to reconsider the plan.
General News March 22, 2025
Social Security Head Calls Off Shutting Agency After Court Order
The acting head of the Social Security Administration retreated from his threat to shut down the office after a federal judge said an order restricting data access for Elon Musk and his cost-cutting team doesn’t apply to agency employees.
General News March 22, 2025
Federal Judge Says 25,000 Workers Can Keep Jobs for Now
The Trump administration must continue to comply with a Maryland judge’s order to temporarily reinstate almost 25,000 fired employees at 18 U.S. agencies for at least another week, a federal appeals court held.
Accounting March 21, 2025
After $1.8B Accounting Error, Senate Report Likely to Suggest Removal of South Carolina’s Treasurer
South Carolina Senate Finance Committee members investigating a $1.8 billion accounting error on the state’s books will likely recommend Treasurer Curtis Loftis be removed from office for willful neglect of duty.
General News March 21, 2025
Accountant Used Stolen Identity to Embezzle $1 Million From Fresno Fruit Company, DOJ Says
Sergio Zacarias Lopez, 57, was charged with bank fraud, aggravated identity theft and illegal re-entry of a removed alien, according to the Justice Department.
Accounting March 21, 2025
Los Angeles Faces $1 Billion Budget Hole, Warns of Layoffs
Los Angeles is facing a projected deficit of nearly $1 billion in the next fiscal year as the city grapples with the aftermath of historic wildfires and a deep decline in revenue.
General News March 21, 2025
Is Homeland Security Using IRS Agents to Help with Deportations?
The news that the Department of Homeland Security has pressured the Internal Revenue Service to help with immigration enforcement actions has stirred up more concerns of potential mass deportations in Fresno and the Central Valley.