February 26, 2016
Millennials More Likely To File Paper Tax Returns … What?
They may have grown up with an always plugged-in and mobile world, but Millennials are actually more likely to turn to paper than any other age group, a new survey shows.
February 25, 2016
Tax Scams Increase 400% – IRS Issues New Alert
The emails are designed to trick taxpayers into thinking these are official communications from the IRS or others in the tax industry, including tax software companies. The phishing schemes can ask taxpayers about a wide range of topics.
February 24, 2016
8 Common Income Tax Myths
It's tax season, and that means a lot of confusion when it comes to many aspects of American's tax responsibilities. The National Association of Enrolled Agents has come up with a list of eight frequently-encountered tax myths that could affect your taxes
February 23, 2016
Americans Ignoring Risk of Tax Identity Theft
Americans are ignoring simple precautions and best practices this tax season that could easily lead to stolen identities and hacked personal information, according to a new national survey by IDT911, a data security and identity theft protection firm.
February 22, 2016
Labor Dept Targets Fast Food Franchises On Wages
Investigations completed in the last five quarters nationwide have resulted in fast food employers paying more than $6.7 million in back wages owed to nearly 18,000 employees.
February 22, 2016
Many Taxpayers Could Benefit from Saver’s Income Tax Credit
The credit is available to workers aged 18 years or older who have contributed to a company-sponsored retirement plan or IRA in the past year and meet the Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) requirements.
February 22, 2016
Frivolous Tax Arguments Won’t Win Against the IRS
Examples of frivolous arguments also include contentions that the only “employees” subject to federal income tax are employees of the federal government; and that only foreign-source income is taxable.
February 22, 2016
New System Helps Corporations Identfy Global Tax Credits and Incentives
Thomson Reuters has launched the new Checkpoint Credits & Incentives Pinpointer: International, a solution designed to help multinational corporations (MNCs) identify tax credits and incentives that apply to global jurisdictions to maximize tax-saving ...
February 16, 2016
False Income Reporting for EITC is Common Tax Scheme: But the IRS is Watching
The IRS is warning taxpayers to avoid schemes to claim tax credits on their returns that they don't truly qualify for. This is especially true of the Earned Income Tax Credit, which some people misreport their income in order to claim, and which is on ...
February 16, 2016
IRS Targets Bogus Tax Shelters
Illegal scams can lead to significant penalties and interest and possible criminal prosecution. IRS Criminal Investigation works closely with the Department of Justice (DOJ) to shut down scams and prosecute the criminals behind them.
February 16, 2016
Avalara Launches AvaTax Excise for Multi-Tax Industries
Avalara, Inc. has launched a new solution for the determination and calculation of tax for businesses in industries such as bulk fuel distribution, residential propane and heating oil distribution, vehicle and equipment rental, wholesale tobacco, and ...
February 12, 2016
Taxpayers Beware of Bogus Tax Refund Promises
The IRS is warning taxpayers to be on the lookout for unscrupulous tax return preparers pushing inflated tax refund claims. This scam remains on the annual list of tax scams known as the “Dirty Dozen” for the 2016 filing season.