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The Tax Man Nudgeth: Freakonomics
Apr 3, 2013
April 15 is less than two weeks away and Stephen Dubner has found some new ways to convince Americans to pay their taxes.
E-filing increasing, but tax professionals still find their form
Apr 1, 2013
The IRS says e-filing by individuals has been increasing every year, but that doesn't necessarily mean tax professionals are taking a hit.
Sequester steal: Will IRS budget cuts tempt tax cheats?
Mar 5, 2013
The sequester could force the IRS to furlough workers, including those who investigate tax fraud. Just to be safe, the IRS hopes to delay any furloughs until after tax season.
Fiscal cliff rewrites the calendar for the IRS
Jan 9, 2013
Taxpayers will have to wait eight extra days to file returns to give the IRS time to absorb tax changes in the fiscal cliff deal.
The IRS in limbo as fiscal cliff debate continues
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Eve Troeh
Jan 1, 2013
The IRS faces a ton of decisions, changes and updates in the fiscal cliff deals. But until there is a deal, the federal agency is as uncertain about the future as everyone else.
How the IRS will enforce health care 'tax' penalty
Aug 2, 2012
The House Oversight Committee examines how the IRS will collect taxes from people who fail to buy health insurance under the Affordable Care Act.
Report: Plain Writing Act fails to live up to its name
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Jeff Horwich
Jul 23, 2012
About a year ago a law went into effect called the Plain Writing Act, meant to compel federal agencies into communicating with the public in a more accessible way. Now a nonprofit has come out with its first report card based on the act, and most agencies are not doing very well.
For public good, not for profit.
The health care mandate and your wallet
Jun 29, 2012
The Supreme Court ruled that President Obama's health care mandate is constitutional. So what does that mean for citizens?
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Taxing your winnings
May 18, 2012
Winning big could saddle you with some serious debt. Tax expert Louis Barajas explains.
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Mexicans worried about disclosure rules for U.S. banks
Apr 17, 2012
The IRS plans to require U.S. banks to report interest payments to nonresident depositors. Mexican nationals are concerned the sensitive info will wind up in the wrong hands.