Long Odds
Tax Reform is once more on the agenda for Congress. But Robert Samuelson, columnist for the Washington Post, says that any real reform is unlikely...…
Audit Risk
A new study by the National Taxpayer Advocate used confidential IRS data to show large clusters of potential tax cheats in these five metropolitan areas. The IRS uses the information to target taxpayers for audits....…
The Top Tax Procrastinating Cities
People are going to put off doing their taxes, nothing will make them file any sooner. However, if you are going to get a refund...…
In the News
While you were covered up with tax forms and e-file acknowledgements, you may have missed an interesting read or two...…
IRS Form 1040 Turns 100
Among the notable birthdays that occurred over this tax season is the IRS Form 1040, introduced in 1913 following the ratification of the 16th Amendment. That amendment gave the government the power to...…
Tax Preparer Legislation Filed
Richmond’s Taxpayer Protection and Preparer Fraud Prevention Act of 2013 would give the Internal Revenue Service more oversight to certify paid tax preparers and ensure they are “competent, of good character and able to render services.” The legislation also would allow the IRS to...…
This Year's Dirty Dozen Tax Scams
Every year, the IRS releases its “Dirty Dozen” list of fraudulent tax practices that refund filers should be aware of. While these offenses occur year-round, the IRS stated they tend to happen more frequently and in greater numbers during filing season...…
Oregon Tax Preparers who Preyed on Immigrants are Shut Down...
Since 1973, the Board of Tax Practitioners has protected Oregon consumers by ensuring tax preparers and consultants are competent and ethical in their professional activities. The board licenses about 4,400 tax practitioners in the state.…
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Clamp Down on Identity Theft
According to the Obama Administration, the new steps will include increasing criminal sentences for those convicted of tax-related identity theft and creating new civil penalties for those who file fraudulent returns.…
Tax Returns Yield Fewer Mistakes
Analysis by the Internal Revenue Service indicates that the error rate for individual tax returns has been cut by more than half. Last year, the IRS identified ...…
