Monday, November 23, 2009

IRS

Details of IRS Deal With UBS Expected Friday

The government is trying to crack down on Swiss bank accounts and other offshore tax havens. more >>

How to Give: Tips For Passing on Wealth To Your Kids, Your Charity, and Your Dog

Advice on making sure your giving goes exactly where you intend. more >>

IRS Gets G-20 Tool Against Tax Cheats; Guns in America

G-20 decision would give tax cheats nowhere to hide the loot. more >>

6 Year-End Tax Moves to Make Now

2008 may best be forgotten, but these tax tips may ease the financial pain. more >>

7 Ways Hard Times Can Cut Your Taxes

There are smart moves to make in home buying, property taxes, estate planning, and more. more >>

Should Religious Leaders Endorse From the Pulpit?

Some pastors protest IRS restrictions on what they can say from the pulpit. more >>

A Church Should Not Be a Political Machine

The IRS affords great leeway about what preachers may and may not say from the pulpit. more >>

IRS Should Not Keep Churches Out of Politics

The IRS shouldn’t be able to use taxes to muzzle pulpit political speech. more >>

Washington Takes Aim at College Endowments

The Internal Revenue Service, examining the schools' tax exemption, sent 400 colleges questionnaires. more >>

Shhh! Americans Getting Richer

Incomes are up since 2000. more >>

Taxman Knocking on Small Businesses' Doors

IRS is trying to close the tax gap and raise more revenue. more >>

It's a Jungle of Regulations on Small Business Out There

The SBA wants to reduce the burden of federal regulations. more >>

Movie Stars Can't Save Wesley Snipes From Prison

Denzel Washington, Woody Harrelson, and two TV judges wrote letters in support. more >>

And You Thought Your Tax Season Was Rough...

Ex-IRS agent gets a year in prison for tax fraud scheme. more >>

Prosecutors Want Three Years for Snipes

Actor was convicted on tax charges last month. more >>

Hurry Up! Tax Tips at the 11th Hour

It's best to file on time, but if you can't, you still have many options. more >>

Why a Big Tax Refund Is a Bad Sign

If your withholding is off, you're making Uncle Sam an interest-free loan. more >>

Tax Tips and Changes as the Deadline Nears

There's even a little help for troubled homeowners. more >>

The IRS Puts Itself on YouTube

Agency explains how to get tax rebates in a series of new videos. more >>

Making It Easier to Fill Out College Financial Aid Forms

Legislation could make it as easy as checking a box on your tax return. more >>

The Pitfalls of Filing Your Taxes Early

Moving too quickly could cost you big bucks in the end. more >>

Investigating Televangelist Finances

Does preacher compensation violate non-profit tax laws? more >>

Doubling the Bang for Your Charity Buck

With a little planning, you can do well on your tax return by doing good. more >>

How to Avoid the Kiddie Tax

The IRS is making it even more difficult to shelter investment income in a child's name. more >>

How to Avoid Getting Audited by the IRS

As the tax agency launches random checks of returns in addition to targeted audits, you may get a call. more >>

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