Saturday, May 17, 2008

IRS

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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 >>

The Romance of an IRS Audit

In the new movie Stranger Than Fiction, Will Ferrell plays Harold Crick, an Internal Revenue Service auditor who becomes attracted to a bakery owner he's auditing. I haven't seen it, but the possibility of romance between an auditor and a small-business owner seems about as far-fetched as the movie's premise that Crick's life is being dictated by a novelist afflicted with writer's block. more >>

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