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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Tax Day 101: 42 excuses you can't use to avoid filing IRS forms
The IRS has released a list of 42 'contentions' that people make when they don't want to file their IRS forms on tax day, including 'I am not a person.' None fly legally, the IRS says.
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Tax Day 101: The tax code needs a fix – but exactly how?
Almost everyone agrees that the US tax code needs fixing, but people don't agree on how to do it.
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Tax Day 101: How some millionaires can owe no taxes
According to the latest data from the IRS, some millionaires owed no taxes in 2007.
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Tax day 101: Don't forget your Schedule M tax credit
Some 4 percent of taxpayers have neglected to file Schedule M, which can mean up to an $800 tax credit for married couples.
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Having problems with free tax software and e-file? Here's some help.
The free tax software from the IRS, Free File Fillable Forms, is primitive but helpful. Here are some tips if your e-file doesn't go through.
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Responding with prayer to the rise of militias
A Christian Science perspective.
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Tax day 101: how to file a tax extension form to the IRS
Not ready to file your tax return to the IRS on April 15? Here's information on the tax extension form.
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This April 15, the IRS has entrepreneurship under its thumb
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Tax day 101: Who pays no income taxes on April 15?
Nearly half of all Americans pay no income taxes on April 15, including some people who are millionaires. Is this fair? A look at who pays what on tax day.
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Tax day 101: top mistakes to avoid on your tax return
With tax day approaching, here are some common tax-return mistakes that Americans make. A key stumbling block: the 'making work pay' credit.
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How ObamaCare might be repealed
The fight against Obamacare isn't over yet.
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Amid harsh criticisms, 'tea party' slips into the mainstream
The release of the top three 'tea party' issues this week gives a glimpse of a small-government movement growing, maturing, and looking increasingly more like middle America.
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Guardians of the free Republics looked to Gandhi, King, and Mandela
The Guardians of the free Republic's stated desire was to peacefully and nonviolently 'restore' America to a pre-1933 form of government. But why would 50 governors step down at their request? In the wings, the group insinuated, waited the military.
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Guardians of the free Republics: Could threats spark violence?
More than 30 US governors have received subtly threatening letters from a group called Guardians of the free Republics. Investigators fear the broad call for removing top state officials could inspire others to act out violently.
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Opinion: American Jihadis: Blame violence-prone boys, not Islam
American Jihadis are not a product of Islam. Their emergence is connected to issues of gender and a growing acceptance of violence in America.
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You pay someone to fill out IRS forms? Outrageous!
Call it Uncle Sam's hidden mandate. IRS forms are so complex 89 percent of taxpayers spend money for help getting them filled out.
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2010 census form: What if you don't mail it back?
Thursday is Census Day – the bureau's 'target date' for Americans to mail back their 2010 census form. But census takers won't start rounding up noncompliers for another month.
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Government employees feel the danger of anti-government anger
Anti-government infused threats against the IRS and gun violations on federal property are going up. Many government employees see the over-heated political debate these days as a personal danger.
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Want to save money on a green home renovation? Hire a HERS rater.
The best say to save money on a green home renovation is to hire a knowledgeable HERS rater.
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I hope my IRS refund is really small
Why? Because a big IRS refund check means Uncle Sam's been holding my money, which I could be earning interest on.
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Tax time warning: Be careful this year
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Four tips to avoid stress this tax season
Tax season is a stressful time for many people. But it doesn't have to be.
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Opinion: IKEA, Sweden, and the inheritance tax: lessons for the US
IKEA left Sweden in protest over the inheritance tax. By making a repeal permanent, the US can avoid such loss of business.
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Fake tax refund scams on the rise as tax day looms
The Justice Department is highlighting cases where tax preparers filed for fraudulent tax refunds in a bid to discourage would-be tax cheats.
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A tax season to remember
A Christian Science perspective.
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