Topic: Internal Revenue Service
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Playing the IRS card: Six presidents who used the IRS to bash political foes
Since the advent of the federal income tax about a century ago, several presidents – or their zealous underlings – have directed the IRS to use its formidable police powers to harass or punish enemies, political rivals, and administration critics. Here are six infamous episodes.
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IRS 101: Seven questions about the tea party scandal
How the tables have turned: The Internal Revenue Service is the one under the microscope now, as revelations emerged Friday that the agency wrongly targeted conservative groups seeking nonprofit status. Here’s an accounting of what has happened, along with the ramifications.
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5 myths about amnesty for illegal immigrants in Senate bill
Under a bipartisan Senate immigration bill, immigrants who have come to the United States illegally are given a "path to citizenship." On close inspection, each of the following five claims about the requirements for illegal immigrants to earn amnesty are not what they seem.
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Income taxes: Five changes for 2012
Here are new income tax provisions to watch for as you work through your 1040 form:
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Ten tax moves to protect yourself from the fiscal cliff
Americans are facing an unprecedented tax increase of nearly $500 billion on Jan. 1, 2013, from the so-called "fiscal cliff." Are you ready? Here are 10 year-end tax strategies I recommend:
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Health-care repeal fails in Senate: What's the next GOP target?
The Senate rejected a bid to repeal Obama's health-care law on a party-line vote Wednesday. The GOP is ratcheting up pressure on potentially vulnerable Senate Democrats in 2012.
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Tax preparation: Get help for free
Tax preparation season is here, and there are plenty of places to look for free assistance.
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Smartphone apps you really want ... from the IRS!?
Smartphone apps – one for the iPhone, one for Android – will tell you when your IRS refund is coming.
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Corporate taxes: Cut rate? Sure. But loopholes?
Corporate taxes should be simplified and rate lowered, Obama says. But many loopholes have a powerful constituency.
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Big spending cuts vs. tax reform: Can Congress do both?
Democrats and Republicans agree that today's tax system hinders job growth. But tax reform efforts come as many House Republicans also push for $2.5 trillion in spending cuts in next decade.
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Tax forms will not be mailed out this year, says IRS
Tax forms won't be showing up in your mailbox this winter. The Internal Revenue Service has decided not to mail tax forms to taxpayers.
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Tax return? Don’t file it, IRS tells itemizers. Wait!
Tax return with itemized deductions can't be filed before mid-February or later, IRS says.
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Biggest problem facing taxpayers? The tax code
The time to reform the tax code was long before now. But that’s no reason why President Obama and Congress shouldn’t get started.
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Mail attack on Maryland government buildings singes two workers
Two packages mailed to Maryland government buildings ignited Thursday, producing smoke and odor and singing the fingers of two workers. Police suspect the two events, coming 15 minutes apart, are connected.
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Tax filing: IRS extends deadline to April 18
Tax filing deadline pushed back because of Washington, D.C., holiday.
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Minivans a good family-car buy?
Minivans aren't cheap, but they may be worth it for your family (Question #4). Also in today's Reader's Mailbag: saving for school (#1), splitting mortgage payments (#6), and finding a credit union (#8).
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Financial planning: What should you do with your money?
Financial planning means different things at different points in life. Are you trying to save enough to move (Questions #7 and #9), paying off student loans (Questions #1 and #4), buying a house (Question #2), or saving for retirement?
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Financial aid for college: tips for the new FAFSA form
For students in need of financial aid, the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) becomes available online Saturday.
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Paper checks? Social Security going paperless May 1.
Paper checks will be a thing of the past for all Social Security recipients, except those 90 or older.
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IRA contributions: Am I eligible?
IRA contributions are open to anyone, but Roth IRA contributions can't exceed $5,000 or your annual income, whichever is lower (Question 6).
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Amid persisting economic duress, worries rise about suicides
High-profile deaths – the latest being the mayor of Springfield, Ill., and the Florida school board shooter – have common backdrops of economic duress. Workplace suicides, too, rose during Great Recession.
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SBA: Costs of regulation 'staggering' for small businesses
The high costs associated with meeting EPA and IRS regulations are many times higher for small businesses than for their larger competitors, per capita.
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Opting out before opting out was cool
Opting out is nothing new: just ask conscientious objectors and libertarians.
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Tough year ahead for charities
While many firms are emerging from recession, nonprofits say 2011 could be worse than 2010.
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How to check out a charity
With so many non-profits soliciting contributions, how can you pick one to support? Try these resources.
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Why Wayne Newton wants you to visit his Las Vegas home
Wayne Newton is saying he wants to open his home to the public. Why, and what can you see inside?
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India's telecoms minister resigns amid anticorruption drive
India's telecommunications minister resigned Sunday amid a major corruption scandal. His is one of a string of resignations as India's anticorruption drive gets under way.
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Study: 30 private college presidents made more than $1 million
A study shows that high-end compensation for private college presidents is increasing. In 2004, no presidents made $1 million or more. In 2008, 30 did.
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Health-care reform in GOP cross hairs
Republicans plan an all-out assault on the new health-care reform law, which they see as the biggest symbol of over-reach by Democrats. President Obama's veto pen is the first defense.
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Death tax showdown at the OK Corral
Ranchers want to die before year end to avoid the estate tax, claims Rep. Lummis. Whether or not the story is true, the underpinnings are myths: the family ranch and a looming 'death tax.'
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