Audit Risk

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....…

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IRS Form 1040 Turns 100

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...…

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Tax Preparer Legislation Filed

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...…

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