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McCarthy’s sales pitch for his deal: Less money for law enforcement: The IRS has an unavoidable image problem and the House speaker knows it.
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McCarthy’s sales pitch for his deal: Less money for law enforcement
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Debt ceiling deal throws a wrench into IRS overhaul: The bipartisan deal to raise the debt ceiling would claw back billions of dollars meant enable a large-scale ...
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Debt ceiling deal throws a wrench into IRS overhaul
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IRS funding may be slashed in debt-ceiling deal. Will that impact audits? : The IRS was initially poised to receive $80 billion over a decade — then came the ...
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McCarthy’s sales pitch for his deal: Less money for law enforcement: The IRS has an unavoidable image problem and the House speaker knows it.
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McCarthy’s sales pitch for his deal: Less money for law enforcement
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Debt ceiling deal throws a wrench into IRS overhaul: The bipartisan deal to raise the debt ceiling would claw back billions of dollars meant enable a large-scale ...
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Debt ceiling deal throws a wrench into IRS overhaul
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IRS funding may be slashed in debt-ceiling deal. Will that impact audits? : The IRS was initially poised to receive $80 billion over a decade — then came the ...
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IRS funding may be slashed in debt-ceiling deal. Will that impact audits? ...
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Greene defends move to oust Speaker Johnson: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on Sunday defended her move to oust Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La ...
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Greene defends move to oust Speaker Johnson
Quick Glance: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Moves to Oust Speaker Mike Johnson
  • Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, refraining from forcing an immediate vote on his removal.

  • The motion was submitted as the House voted to prevent a government shutdown.

  • The motion requires a simple majority vote to remove the speaker and won't be addressed until after the House returns on April 9.

  • Some Republican members opposed removing Johnson as speaker due to concerns about potentially ending up with a Democratic speaker.
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How Greene’s bid to topple Johnson could blow up the House — or in her own face: One House Republican summed up the fear: Her move could “deliver aid to Ukraine” ...
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How Greene’s bid to topple Johnson could blow up the House — or in her own ...
Quick Glance: House Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Difficult Task
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson has been contemplating a funding package for over a month that would send desperately needed ammunition and weaponry to Ukraine.

  • Johnson is facing dilemmas in Congress about how to handle funding for Ukraine and how decisively to act while his own leadership position is being threatened.

  • There is growing support for the funding package proposed by Johnson, despite challenges from hardliners within the House party and concerns about Israel's offensive.

  • The mood in Kyiv is tense as the city withstands missile attacks and awaits approval of aid from Washington.
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Johnson's margin drops to one vote as Gallagher heads for early exit - Live Updates - POLITICO
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Johnson's margin drops to one vote as Gallagher heads for early exit - ...
Quick Glance: Republican Mike Gallagher to Resign Early, Impacting House Majority
  • Republican Rep. Mike Gallagher from Wisconsin, who previously announced he would not seek re-election, will resign from Congress early.

  • Gallagher's early resignation deals another blow to Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans who have faced struggles in governing and demonstrating stability during this Congress.

  • His decision to depart on April 19 also means there will not be a special election to fill his seat, following state law procedures for vacancies after the second Tuesday in April.

  • Gallagher, an Iraq war veteran and chairman of the committee investigating the Chinese Communist Party, has chosen to resign early despite his frustrations with his own party.
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The House GOP thought it was moving past internal drama. Then more showed up.: Republicans thought threats to oust the speaker had largely subsided after many ...
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The House GOP thought it was moving past internal drama. Then more showed ...
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House Democrats want Speaker Johnson to outline path on Ukraine aid before agreeing to save his job
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House Democrats want Speaker Johnson to outline path on Ukraine aid before ...
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House GOP 'Imploding' as Gallagher Resigns and Greene Moves to Oust Speaker
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House GOP 'Imploding' as Gallagher Resigns and Greene Moves to ...
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Fox News host hits House GOP for ousting McCarthy: ‘What have they gotten?’: Fox News host and former Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-S.C.) took a swing at House GOP members ...
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Fox News host hits House GOP for ousting McCarthy: ‘What have they ...
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Kevin McCarthy-Matt Gaetz feud heats up months after the former speaker's ouster: Rep. Matt Gaetz and Kevin McCarthy are still at odds after Gaetz forced ...
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Kevin McCarthy-Matt Gaetz feud heats up months after the former speaker's ...
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Biden signs a $1.2 trillion funding package, averting a partial government shutdown
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Biden signs a $1.2 trillion funding package, averting a partial government ...
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McCarthy to Johnson: ‘Do not be fearful of a motion to vacate’: Former Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), who was ousted from the Speakership last year ...
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McCarthy to Johnson: ‘Do not be fearful of a motion to vacate’
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OC bookie at center of gambling scandal thought link to Ohtani would help business
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OC bookie at center of gambling scandal thought link to Ohtani would help ...
Quick Glance: Shohei Ohtani and the Ippei Mizuhara Gambling Scandal: Live Updates
  • Major League Baseball has officially launched an investigation into the gambling allegations surrounding Mizuhara, Ohtani's former interpreter and friend.

  • Ohtani is scheduled to address the media on Monday for the first time since the dismissal of his interpreter and friend Ippei Mizuhara, in response to the escalating gambling scandal.

  • The role of interpreters in MLB has evolved significantly, with Mizuhara not only being an interpreter but also a close confidant of Ohtani.

  • MLB has initiated a formal investigation into the gambling allegations against Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani's long-time interpreter.
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Biden signs $1.2 trillion spending package for government funding until October: The Senate passed the budget in a 74-24 vote at roughly 2 a.m. Saturday morning.
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Biden signs $1.2 trillion spending package for government funding until ...
Quick Glance: Biden Signs $1.2 Trillion Funding Legislation
  • The Senate approved the bill after facing hours of deadlock on funding for most of the government for the upcoming six months.

  • President Joe Biden officially endorsed a $1.2 trillion spending package following the United States Congress's recent passage of the overdue legislation, thus eliminating the risk of a partial government shutdown.

  • As per reports from the White House, Biden finalized the legislation at his residence in Wilmington, Delaware. The Senate, under Democratic leadership, voted 74-24 shortly after the funding lapsed for three-quarters of the government at midnight.
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White House on fresh motion to remove Speaker: ‘Grab your popcorn’: The White House on Friday took a swipe at the latest effort from House Republicans to remove ...
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White House on fresh motion to remove Speaker: ‘Grab your popcorn’
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Chip Roy dodges question on whether he would back motion to vacate Johnson: Rep. Chip Roy sidestepped a question on whether he would back a motion to vacate ...
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Chip Roy dodges question on whether he would back motion to vacate Johnson
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Graham: Will Direct File hold tax prep firms accountable?: Having Direct File in the marketplace could lead to lower costs and improved service across the ...
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Graham: Will Direct File hold tax prep firms accountable?
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House Republicans desperately want out of their self-inflicted chaos: The House GOP has been unable to consistently act like it has the majority.
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House Republicans desperately want out of their self-inflicted chaos
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Lord of the Roths: How Tech Mogul Peter Thiel Turned a Retirement Account for the Middle Class Into a $5 Billion Tax-Free Piggy Bank
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Lord of the Roths: How Tech Mogul Peter Thiel Turned a Retirement Account ...
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Launches Blistering Attack On Mike Johnson: The Georgia Republican accuses Speaker of siding with Chuck Schumer and Democrats in passing ...
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Launches Blistering Attack On Mike Johnson
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Border policy a key sticking point in Congress with shutdown deadline just days away
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Border policy a key sticking point in Congress with shutdown deadline just ...
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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 ...
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Hunter Biden tax case: Lawyers to ask L.A. judge to drop charges
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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The Whistleblower Who Leaked Trump’s Taxes Is About to Go to Prison. Biden Should Pardon Him Now.
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The Whistleblower Who Leaked Trump’s Taxes Is About to Go to Prison ...
Quick Glance: Tax Deadlines 2024: Federal and State Filing Dates
  • The tax season officially began on Jan. 29, with the federal tax deadline set for April 15. Individual income tax returns are due by April 15, 2024 at the IRS.

  • For the federal tax return, residents of Maine and Massachusetts have until April 17 to file, due to Patriots' Day and Emancipation Day. Filing taxes early can lead to faster refunds and prevent fraud.

  • Taxpayers can file their taxes once they have all necessary information. Early filing ensures quicker refunds and lower fees. State tax deadlines vary, with some states offering automatic six-month extensions.

  • The federal tax deadline for 2024 is April 15. Most states align their deadlines with the federal due date, while some offer different filing dates. Quarterly estimated tax payments are due on specific dates throughout the year for self-employed individuals.
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GOP spending hawks bash Speaker Johnson’s minibus: House conservatives are railing against the latest spending deal negotiated by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) ...
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GOP spending hawks bash Speaker Johnson’s minibus
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8 people who could be Trump's VP pick: Tim Scott and Kristi Noem headline 538's latest vice presidential draft.
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8 people who could be Trump's VP pick
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US IRS chief sees workforce topping 100,000 within three years: Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Danny Werfel said on Monday that the tax agency will need ...
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US IRS chief sees workforce topping 100,000 within three years
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McCarthy on Biden State of the Union: ‘All he did was look mean and angry’: Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) expressed his distaste for President ...
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McCarthy on Biden State of the Union: ‘All he did was look mean and angry’
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Conservative nonprofit didn’t disclose some political spending, filings show: The American Accountability Foundation, which has promoted its research against ...
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Conservative nonprofit didn’t disclose some political spending ...
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The IRS has 940,000 unclaimed tax refunds from 2020 that are about to expire. Is one of them yours?
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The IRS has 940,000 unclaimed tax refunds from 2020 that are about to ...
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House Republican divisions over governing spill onto campaign trail: An incumbent in Illinois is one of several members of Congress who have faced opposition ...
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House Republican divisions over governing spill onto campaign trail
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GOP state House speakers face tide of challenges from the right: Republican state House speakers in at least three states are facing open rebellion on their ...
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GOP state House speakers face tide of challenges from the right
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The No. 1 mistake cryptocurrency traders make when filing their taxes, according to a CPA
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The No. 1 mistake cryptocurrency traders make when filing their taxes ...
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Can AI Help You Do Your Taxes?: Current AI tax tools are prone to costly mistakes. But experts argue AI could reshape the tax industry in the coming years.
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Can AI Help You Do Your Taxes?
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IRS encounters Form 1065 processing glitches: The Internal Revenue Service has posted new information about how to handle possible processing errors when ...
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IRS encounters Form 1065 processing glitches
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IRS stops billions in dubious ERC claims: The Internal Revenue Service's efforts to halt fraudulent claims for the Employee Retention Credit have protected more ...
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IRS stops billions in dubious ERC claims
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Trump Critic Ken Buck Resigns—Narrowing Republican House Majority Again: Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., joins former GOP Reps. Bill Johnson and Kevin McCarthy in ...
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Trump Critic Ken Buck Resigns—Narrowing Republican House Majority Again
Quick Glance: Rep. Ken Buck to Leave Congress Early
  • Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) announced his early departure from Congress to focus on his family and Colorado.

  • Following Buck's resignation, Republicans will have a 218 to 213 majority over Democrats in the House.

  • Buck's exit will create a vacancy in Colorado's 4th Congressional District, which he has represented since 2015.

  • Buck criticized the Republican Party's stance on President Biden and described the congressional work environment as 'dysfunctional'.
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The child tax credit debate is a preview of next year’s big tax fights: President Biden wants to tax the wealthy to pay for expanded social safety net benefits ...
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The child tax credit debate is a preview of next year’s big tax fights
Quick Glance: Biden's Billionaire Tax Proposal: Expert Insights
  • President Joe Biden praised U.S. economic performance in his State of the Union Address and emphasized the importance of raising taxes for the wealthy and corporations.

  • Economists applaud proposals to increase corporate and billionaire taxes as potential revenue sources to tackle the U.S. debt crisis.

  • The proposed tax credit for first-time homebuyers received approval, but doubts linger about its significant impact.

  • Experts express concerns about the potential impact of corporations relocating due to the proposed tax hikes.
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Not Much Is Scarier Than Getting a Letter from the IRS. Here's Why You Might: If you try Direct File, you may receive an unexpected thank you letter from the IRS ...
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Not Much Is Scarier Than Getting a Letter from the IRS. Here's Why You ...
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IRS Issues Tips for Speeding Up Tax Refunds: Tax filing season is well underway, with the April 15 deadline fast approaching.
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IRS Issues Tips for Speeding Up Tax Refunds
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The IRS Finally Has an Answer to TurboTax: Against all odds, the government has created an actually good piece of technology.
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The IRS Finally Has an Answer to TurboTax
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IRS Update on Tax Filing Extension: Extensions to the April tax filing deadline are available, but all taxes must be paid by April 15, says the IRS.
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IRS Update on Tax Filing Extension
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Conservatives are furious, but they're not threatening Speaker Johnson's job: Conservatives are furious about the recently passed government funding bill ...
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Conservatives are furious, but they're not threatening Speaker Johnson's ...
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GOP rep who voted to oust McCarthy gets primary challenger: An Arizona county commissioner filed a primary challenge against Rep. Eli Crane (R-Ariz.) on Sunday ...
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GOP rep who voted to oust McCarthy gets primary challenger
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McCarthy's chosen successor advances to November election: Vince Fong could face an intraparty clash in November.
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McCarthy's chosen successor advances to November election
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Henck: Misconduct in full swing at the IRS: The IRS routinely handles routine matters and then congratulates itself on its ethics. However ...
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Henck: Misconduct in full swing at the IRS
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House centrists in both parties see their influence sapped by bitter tensions: The bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus is lately wondering if it can solve its own ...
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House centrists in both parties see their influence sapped by bitter ...
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What investors need to know about crypto taxes amid the latest bitcoin rally : The price of bitcoin hit records this week. Here are key things to know about ...
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What investors need to know about crypto taxes amid the latest bitcoin ...
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Former McCarthy aide Caleb Smith launches PR firm: Smith has also worked for former Speakers John Boehner and Paul Ryan.
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Former McCarthy aide Caleb Smith launches PR firm
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The Even Better Guide to Tax Season: From doing your taxes for free to filing your first return, we've got you covered.
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The Even Better Guide to Tax Season
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IRS has launched its free tax filing service, Direct File, in 12 states: Direct File has many limits, but nearly 19M people in 12 states may be eligible.
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IRS has launched its free tax filing service, Direct File, in 12 states
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Prosecutors Say Credit Suisse Client Dan Rotta Allegedly Cheated IRS for Decades: US prosecutors used a court hearing Tuesday to describe the measures an ...
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Prosecutors Say Credit Suisse Client Dan Rotta Allegedly Cheated IRS for ...
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How the enhanced CTC could impact tax season: The fate of the Child Tax Credit is in the hands of the Senate, but the IRS is ready to implement changes rapidly ...
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How the enhanced CTC could impact tax season
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What should you do if you really can't find your old tax return?: Believe it or not, if you've lost your tax return for 2022, you're not alone. People move ...
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What should you do if you really can't find your old tax return?