Billionaire Robert Smith May Have Helped Aid $2 Billion Tax Evasion Scheme, IRS Says

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Apr 12

Compact Fluorescent Bulbs to Be Phased Out Under New Biden Rule: Compact fluorescent light bulbs — once considered corkscrew-shaped emblems of the clean-energy ...

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NPR

Apr 11

Five things to know as the tax deadline looms: April 15th, the deadline to file your income taxes, is just around the corner. Filings so far this year are on ...

npr.org/2024/04/11/1242535266/taxes-irs-filing-money

Quick Glance: Gender Pay Gap in UK Supermarkets and Income Impact

UK supermarkets are closing gender pay gap, with Morrisons experiencing a rise.

Ocado and Lidl show the most improvements, while Morrisons has the largest gap.

Hourly pay differences are reported by government service.

Equality initiatives and workplace improvements at M&S and Co-op.

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TaxAct 2024 (Tax Year 2023) Review: TaxAct guides new and experienced users through filing taxes online. Its strengths lie in its simple navigation ...

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Some H&R Block customers faced hours of outages on Tax Day: Some H&R Block customers who waited until the last minute to file their taxes faced frustrating ...

cnn.com/2024/04/15/business/h-r-block-outages-tax-day/

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Apr 05

CIA refutes whistleblower claim pushed by Republicans leading Biden impeachment inquiry

cnn.com/2024/04/05/politics/comer-jordan-whistleblower-claim-cia/

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CNET Apr 07

Your Tax Bill Is Due in 8 Days, but Don't Panic. What to Do if You Can't Pay: Ignoring your balance won't make it go away. Following this CPA's tips can help.

cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/your-tax-bill-is-due-in-8-days-but-dont-panic-what-to-do-if-you-cant-pay/

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Apr 15

Krispy Kreme rolls out sweet tax break deal for customers on Tax Day: Krispy Kreme announced Friday that customers can purchase an Original Glazed or Assorted ...

foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/krispy-kreme-rolls-out-sweet-tax-break-deal-for-customers-tax-day

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Apr 08

Donald Trump Fundraiser May Have Broken the Law: An organization that has limits on its political activities held a fundraiser last week where Donald Trump spoke ...

newsweek.com/donald-trump-fundraiser-florida-law-border-foundation-1887858

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More than half a billion dollars of taxpayer money has paid for other people’s EVs

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USA Today

usatoday.com/story/money/taxes/2024/02/20/strange-tax-deductions-irs-allows/72631417007/

Apr 13

Breast implants, pets, private jets: some of the oddest tax deductions the IRS has granted

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Apr 14

9 Red Flags That Could Trigger a Tax Audit: Learn how to protect yourself from audit red flags – and strengthen your case if you do hear from the IRS.

money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/slideshows/9-red-flags-that-could-trigger-a-tax-audit

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Apr 13

These 12 States Can Now File Taxes Directly With the IRS: Direct File is the IRS free tax preparation software program, which is now in its pilot phase.

money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/taxes/articles/these-12-states-can-now-file-taxes-directly-with-the-irs

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Apr 04

IRS Takes a First Step Into E-Filing for This Year’s Tax Returns: This is Washington Edition, the newsletter about money, power and politics in the nation’s ...

bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-04/irs-takes-a-first-step-into-e-filing-for-this-year-s-tax-returns

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Why Billionaire Mark Cuban Just Wired $276 Million To The IRS: The billionaire revealed his latest eye-popping IRS bill. But bear in mind, 2023 wasn’t a typical ...

forbes.com/sites/jemimamcevoy/2024/04/15/why-billionaire-mark-cuban-just-wired-280-million-to-the-irs/

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Apr 13

How to Get Free Help With Your Taxes: From federal programs to local resources, here's where to get free help with your taxes.

money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/taxes/articles/how-to-find-tax-help-for-free

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Apr 12

Judge Forces Families to Pay Money on Tax Credit: Arizona's Attorney General Kris Mayes hoped to get the rebate, which was worth up to $750 ...

newsweek.com/judge-forces-federal-taxes-arizona-family-rebate-1889394

cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/average-tax-refund-amount-is-up-6-1-this-tax-season-how-much-money-filers-are-getting/

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Average Tax Refund Amount Is Up 6.1% This Tax Season. How Much Money Filers Are Getting

Quick Glance: Martin Lewis Warns Taxpayers to Avoid Losing 1,000s

Martin Lewis has issued a one-week warning to taxpayers who could risk losing hundreds if they don't take action.

Tax allowances can be claimed up to four tax years before the current one.

Married or partnered individuals should check eligibility for the marriage tax allowance.

It is crucial to review the tax code and potential refunds for uniforms.

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Apr 15

Tax Day 2024: The deadline to file taxes is April 15. Here’s how to get an extension

pennlive.com/news/2024/04/tax-day-2024-the-deadline-to-file-taxes-is-april-15-heres-how-to-get-an-extension.html

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Bought an EV in 2023? See if You Qualify for the $7,500 Tax Credit: Find out if the EV you purchased in 2023 meets the qualifications for the clean vehicle tax ...

cnet.com/roadshow/news/bought-an-ev-in-2023-see-if-you-qualify-for-the-7500-tax-credit/

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Apr 15

I Messed Up My Taxes. How Long Does the IRS Have to Find Me?: The long arm of the agency can reach taxpayers years after they file an erroneous return.

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businessinsider.com/people-getting-taxed-for-gig-work-never-done-doordash-uber-2024-4

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People are getting taxed for gig work they've never done: Uber and DoorDash have been sending tax forms to people who have never worked for the gig delivery ...

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Apr 14

IRS Commissioner Werfel talks about Direct File, audits and IRS budget: The agency’s leader says it has identified the problems with its algorithm that have led ...

washingtonpost.com/business/2024/04/12/irs-commissioner-werfel-michelle-singletary-interview/

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Apr 13

Broward woman accused of making $500,000 in false tax returns, spending it on plastic surgery, home renovations

sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/13/broward-woman-accused-of-making-500000-in-false-tax-returns-spending-it-on-plastic-surgery-home-renovations/

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CNBC

cnbc.com/2024/04/09/what-bidens-new-student-loan-forgiveness-plan-means-for-your-taxes.html

Apr 09

What Biden's new student loan forgiveness plan means for your taxes: President Joe Biden on Monday unveiled a new student loan forgiveness plan ...

Quick Glance: Biden Seeks Student Debt Relief

The Biden administration unveils plans to erase student debt for millions of Americans to fulfill a 2020 presidential promise.

The proposed new program aims to provide targeted relief to specific groups of borrowers, including long-term debt holders and those in financial distress.

Over 25 million borrowers are set to benefit from up to $20,000 in interest cancellation, with automatic relief planned for eligible borrowers.

In addition to these reliefs, long-term borrowers and those experiencing financial hardships will also receive assistance, with the debt relief process expected to take some time.

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Legal Defense Fund For Trump Allies Has Spent $478,000 This Year But Next To Nothing On Attorneys’ Fees

forbes.com/sites/zacheverson/2024/04/16/trump-patriot-legal-defense-fund-allies-attorney-fees/

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Apr 10

Walgreens Boots Alliance Gets Bill for $2.7 Billion From the IRS After Tax Audit: Walgreens Boots Alliance was audited $2.7 billion by the IRS this tax season ...

entrepreneur.com/business-news/walgreens-audited-for-billions-by-the-irs/472219

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Bloomberg

bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-03-28/charitable-donations-for-tax-deductions-how-to-offset

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Charitable Donations for Tax Deductions: How to Offset: We’re approaching the end of tax season in the US and those with a large bill might be thinking of ways ...

npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/04/15/1244820008/tax-irs-health-insurance-aca-obamacare

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Apr 15

When rogue brokers switch a person's ACA health insurance, tax surprises can follow

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wsj.com/personal-finance/taxes/tax-day-2024-extensions-refunds-irs-d12ada6d

Apr 14

What Happens if You Don’t File Your Taxes by April 15: Missing the deadline can be costly—even for taxpayers who get an extension from the IRS.

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Bogus 'tax service specialists' duped business owners in latest Covid relief debacle, IRS says

nbcnews.com/news/investigations/bogus-tax-service-specialists-duped-business-owners-latest-covid-relie-rcna147183

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Apr 08

Bad tax advice is multiplying on TikTok: Deducting your kids or your car might not really be the path to riches.

washingtonpost.com/business/2024/04/08/tiktok-tax-advice-misinformation/

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Apr 01

19 million taxpayers eligible for free IRS online tax filing program: Nineteen million Americans are able to file their taxes using the IRS’s new free online ...

thehill.com/business/4567626-19-million-taxpayers-eligible-for-free-irs-online-tax-filing-program/

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Apr 08

Made (or lost) money on bitcoin or other crypto last year? The IRS wants details: If you’re a crypto investor or have been paid in bitcoin or other ...

cnn.com/2024/04/08/success/taxes-crypto-digital-assets-bitcoin/

newsweek.com/fight-forces-irs-office-close-days-before-tax-deadline-1890127

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Apr 09

Tax Day 2024: A Procrastinator’s Guide To Deadlines, Extensions And Last-Minute Filing

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Apr 14

Fight Forces IRS Office To Close Days Before Tax Deadline: An office in Houston was closed after a fight broke out between two people waiting for in-person ...

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Apr 09

Perilous Tax Filing Mistakes And How To Avoid Them This Season: Tax season can be a stressful time if you haven’t kept accurate records and mistakes can come ...

forbes.com/video/6347759790112/perilous-tax-filing-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them-this-season/

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Apr 02

IRS investigating almost $9B in pandemic fraud: The agency has indicted almost 800 people for COVID fraud, and has a 98.5% conviction rate.

accountingtoday.com/news/irs-investigating-almost-9b-in-covid-pandemic-fraud

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Apr 12

Elizabeth Warren targets TurboTax with hilarious ad promoting free tax filing service

thestreet.com/taxes/elizabeth-warren-targets-turbotax-hilarious-ad-promoting-free-tax-filing

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Apr 03

More Than 200 Artists Sign Open Letter for AI Protections: More than 200 artists have signed an open letter from the Artists Rights Alliance denouncing the ...

vulture.com/article/artists-sign-open-letter-denouncing-ai-music.html

Quick Glance: Musicians Warn of Existential Threat from AI

Over 200 musical artists, including Billie Eilish and Pearl Jam, criticize the use of AI as an existential threat to their art in an open letter.

The artists urge AI developers and technology companies to not violate the rights of human artists and devalue their work.

Some major companies are utilizing artists' works without permission to train AI models aiming to replace human artists with AI-generated content.

Emphasizing the importance of protecting human creativity from the threat of AI, the artists call to restrict the development of AI technologies that could replace artists' work.

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Mar 28

Under the radar no more: IRS increases scrutiny on corporate jets: The campaign is part of a larger effort by the IRS to increase its scrutiny of high-income ...

accountingtoday.com/news/under-the-radar-no-more-irs-increases-scrutiny-on-corporate-jets

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wsj.com/articles/irs-direct-file-taxes-elizabeth-warren-joe-biden-aa7c214d

Apr 12

Opinion | The IRS Is Here to Help With Direct File. Oh No: The tax man wants to file your taxes for you. What could go wrong?

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Mar 29

Do You Owe the IRS? How to Find Out: If you owe back taxes, it’s important to act quickly and set up a plan to repay them.

money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/taxes/articles/do-you-owe-the-irs-how-to-find-out

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Mar 28

Betting on March Madness? Don't forget to report your winnings to the IRS: Up to half of your winnings will be owed as taxes when you file your 2024 tax return.

cnbc.com/2024/03/28/betting-on-march-madness-report-winnings-to-the-irs.html

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Apr 15

It's time to file your federal taxes ... or an extension: While there are options to delay filing a return and paying tax bills past April 15 ...

scrippsnews.com/stories/it-s-time-to-file-your-federal-taxes-or-an-extension/

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Apr 03

IRS Updates Taxpayers on Receiving Direct Deposit: People have been reminded of the quickest and easiest way to receive their federal refund ahead of the April ...

newsweek.com/irs-tax-returns-direct-deposit-1886332

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wsj.com/articles/irs-tax-collectors-audit-middle-class-tigta-5071d622

Apr 06

Opinion | IRS’s Most Wanted: The $200,000 Man: Sixty-three percent of new audits last year were aimed at middle-class filers.

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Apr 09

Lower Your IRS Audit Risk Before Filing Your Tax Return With These Tips: The odds of being selected for an audit are small. Still, some behaviors may attract ...

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Apr 05

Do Not Try These 5 'Loopholes' to Cheat Your Taxes — Or You Will Get Caught | Entrepreneur

entrepreneur.com/money-finance/do-not-try-these-5-loopholes-to-cheat-your-taxes-or/471795

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Apr 02

US tax returns are due in two weeks, but millions of people have some extra time to file

cnn.com/2024/04/01/success/us-tax-returns-are-due-in-two-weeks-except-for-millions-of-people/

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Mar 29

‘Tackle of the century’ blows NRL away: North Queensland Cowboys co-captain Tom Dearden has pulled off one of the greatest tackles rugby league has ever seen to ...

news.com.au/sport/nrl/tackle-of-the-century-leaves-nrl-world-in-disbelief/news-story/a1b282e93b46f029b67bfadc96ea9fcd

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Mar 29

TikTok's problems just keep getting worse: Now it could be in trouble with the IRS

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Apr 08

Do Not Try These 5 'Loopholes' to Cheat Your Taxes — Or You Will Get Caught | Entrepreneur

entrepreneur.com/money-finance/do-not-try-these-5-loopholes-to-cheat-your-taxes-or/471795

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Mar 31

How to Find a Reputable Tax Preparer Near You: Locate an experienced tax preparer by asking around, establishing a relationship and avoiding common scams.

money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/articles/how-to-find-a-reputable-tax-preparer-near-you

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Apr 04

What Is a 1040 Tax Form and How Does It Work?: If you’re preparing your taxes, you'll file federal income tax Form 1040.

money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/taxes/articles/your-guide-to-the-1040-tax-form

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Apr 05

Your Tax Refund May Be Offset If You Owe Taxes, Child Support Or Other Debt Thanks To A Federal Program

forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/2024/03/27/your-tax-refund-may-be-offset-if-you-owe-taxes-child-support-or-other-debt-thanks-to-a-federal-program/

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Mar 30

The IRS has come calling. Here's what you should do next.: If you have recently received an IRS notice telling you payment is due on a return you filed up to six ...

theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/business/irs-notices-hit-nwla-mailboxes/article_81b0eb10-ec59-11ee-a31d-07ee23df3be8.html

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Apr 11

IRS Dirty Dozen List Advises Taxpayers And Tax Pros To Watch Out For Scammers: These scams and schemes put taxpayers, businesses, and the tax professional ...

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Mar 31

This IRS Program Allows You to File Your Taxes for Free. Here's What to Know: With just under a month left in the filing season, Free File could help you get ...

cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/this-irs-program-allows-you-to-file-your-taxes-for-free-heres-what-to-know/

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Apr 11

Four big tax myths flying around on TikTok: ‘Anyone who follows this is in for a world of hurt’

theguardian.com/money/2024/apr/11/taxes-tiktok-myths-accountants

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Apr 03

Tax season so far: Reaching a plateau: The average direct deposit refund amount has remained steady at more than $3,000 for the past six weeks ...

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Los Angeles Times

latimes.com/california/story/2024-03-27/hunter-bidens-lawyers-ask-judge-to-dismiss-tax-charges-citing-vindictive-prosecution

Mar 28

Hunter Biden tax case: Lawyers to ask L.A. judge to drop charges: The president's son has asked a federal judge to dismiss a nine-count indictment for alleged ...

Quick Glance: Hunter Biden to Challenge Tax Charges as Politically Motivated

Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, unexpectedly appears at a House Oversight Committee meeting to vote on contempt of Congress charges.

A U.S. judge expresses skepticism towards Hunter Biden's attempt to dismiss his tax evasion case on the grounds of political targeting.

The judge questions the evidence of political pressure and doubts the influence of two IRS agents on the prosecution's decision.

Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to tax evasion charges and faces two separate criminal cases, one involving alleged illegal gun purchase while using drugs.

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Mar 28

Sila's two lives: In the red in US, but a 'thriving' investor here

standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001492178/silas-two-lives-in-the-red-in-us-but-a-thriving-investor-here

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Apr 07

Money Talk with Liz Weston: Avoid deducting personal expenses: The IRS says you can deduct the “ordinary and necessary” expenses for managing and maintaining a ...

latimes.com/business/story/2024-04-07/money-talk-liz-weston-taxes-deductions-irs-social-security

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Apr 13

Last minute tax tips: What to know when filing your 2023 tax return before the deadline

azcentral.com/story/money/business/consumers/2024/04/13/what-to-know-when-filing-your-2023-tax-return-near-april-15-deadline/73299027007/

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Mar 30

Surprise! The federal government made a website that doesn’t stink.: Surprise! The federal government made a website that doesn’t stink.

washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/03/29/irs-direct-file-free-tax-filing-review/

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Apr 05

IRS Changes Rules for Some Taxpayers in New Update: The agency said that the move will allow some groups to have their tax filing deadlines extended.

newsweek.com/irs-changes-rules-some-taxpayers-new-update-1887128

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Mar 30

Are Your Credit Card Rewards Taxable? What to Know Before You File: If you must spend money to earn the reward, the IRS typically considers it a discount ...

cnet.com/personal-finance/credit-cards/advice/are-credit-card-rewards-taxable/