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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.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/03/irs-free-tax-filing-service-now-available-but-most-people-dont-qualify/
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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.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/03/irs-free-tax-filing-service-now-available-but-most-people-dont-qualify/
Tax refunds expected to be bigger this year: WASHINGTON — Refunds are looking a bit bigger for taxpayers this year.
postandcourier.com/tax-refunds-expected-to-be-bigger-this-year/article_f8d338da-fb6b-11ee-973d-d7fdea2637b0.html
Some Americans filed free with IRS Direct File pilot in 2024, but not everyone's a fan
usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2024/04/26/irs-direct-file-pilot-2024-140000-filers/73469588007/
You Shouldn’t Be So Happy About Your Tax Refund. Here’s Why: I just wrote out a big check and got nothing in return.
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-18/you-shouldn-t-be-so-happy-about-your-tax-refund-here-s-why
New I Bond rates won't be tantalizing but they could be decent: Inflation has cooled from a recent peak of 9.1% in June 2022. I Bond rates have pulled back, too ...
freep.com/story/money/personal-finance/susan-tompor/2024/04/24/inflation-is-hot-but-not-enough-to-drive-i-bonds-to-sky-high-returns/73414755007/
New bill would force IRS to explain tax return errors: A newly proposed change to the tax code would require greater specificity from the IRS when it comes to ...
thehill.com/business/4602429-new-bill-would-force-irs-to-explain-tax-return-errors/
It’s Tax Day. Your Refund May Be Big This Year: According to the latest IRS statistics, the average income tax refund so far this season is $3,011 ...
time.com/6966981/tax-day-refund-irs/
IRS targets 'ghost employers': The Internal Revenue Service's criminal investigators have been on the lookout for tax evasion by businesses that don't pay ...
accountingtoday.com/news/irs-targets-ghost-employers
Here's How Much Mark Cuban Is 'Proud' to Pay in Taxes This Year — And What To Do If You're Still Scrambling to File Your Tax Return
entrepreneur.com/business-news/mark-cuban-proud-to-pay-hundreds-of-millions-in-taxes/472697
Move Over, TurboTax? IRS Considers Expanding Free Tax-Filing Program: The Direct File website processed more than 140,000 returns, exceeding a goal announced in ...
wsj.com/personal-finance/taxes/irs-considers-expanding-free-tax-filing-program-8f68cc9a
Senator Warren slams Intuit's 'junk fees' as America's Tax Day rolls around again
theregister.com/2024/04/15/warren_intuit_tax/
Compact Fluorescent Bulbs to Be Phased Out Under New Biden Rule: Compact fluorescent light bulbs — once considered corkscrew-shaped emblems of the clean-energy ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-12/new-biden-rule-means-lights-out-for-compact-fluorescent-bulbs
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IRS Phone Number: Get All Your Tax Questions Answered: If you filed an extension and you're just getting started on your taxes, the IRS can help but you might ...
cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/irs-phone-number-get-all-your-tax-questions-answered/
IRS Warns Small Businesses of COVID Tax Credit Scam: The IRS is warning small businesses about scams to apply for COVID-19 tax credits for which they are not ...
smallbiztrends.com/irs-warns-small-businesses-of-covid-tax-credit-scam/
Thousands Are Eligible for Tax Refunds From 2020: The I.R.S. estimates that 940,000 people who didn’t file their returns for that year are due back money ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/your-money/tax-filing-refunds-2020.html
Reselling Tickets for Taylor Swift's Tour and Other Popular Events Can Mean Big Money. The IRS Is Aware
cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/reselling-tickets-for-taylor-swifts-tour-and-other-popular-events-can-mean-big-money-the-irs-is-aware/
When to Worry if Your Tax Refund Is Delayed: Here are some reasons your tax refund may be delayed this year – and tips for what you can do if yours is late.
money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/taxes/articles/when-to-worry-if-your-tax-refund-is-delayed
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.
Massachusetts IRS agent charged with filing false tax returns for 3 years: Ndeye Amy Thioub, 67, was charged with filing false tax returns and filing false tax ...
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/17/massachusetts-irs-agent-charged-tax-fraud/73363438007/
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/
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
IRS Updates Help for Low Income Taxpayers: The IRS has started accepting applications from Low Income Taxpayer Clinics for the year 2025.
newsweek.com/irs-updates-help-low-income-taxpayers-1893578
Breast implants, pets, private jets: some of the oddest tax deductions the IRS has granted
usatoday.com/story/money/taxes/2024/02/20/strange-tax-deductions-irs-allows/72631417007/
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
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/
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
How likely are you to get audited by the IRS? : The chance of getting audited by the IRS is small for most people, but the risk is still higher for some ...
theweek.com/personal-finance/irs-audit-risk
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
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
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
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/
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/
What Biden's new student loan forgiveness plan means for your taxes: President Joe Biden on Monday unveiled a new student loan forgiveness plan ...
cnbc.com/2024/04/09/what-bidens-new-student-loan-forgiveness-plan-means-for-your-taxes.html
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.
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
When rogue brokers switch a person's ACA health insurance, tax surprises can follow
npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/04/15/1244820008/tax-irs-health-insurance-aca-obamacare
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
IRS Warns Taxpayers Who May Have to Pay 'Surprise' Fees: Americans often are forced to pay "surprise fees" when their tax refund from the year before was too ...
newsweek.com/irs-warns-taxpayers-who-may-have-pay-surprise-fees-1891492
Quick Glance: Taxpayers Beware: Avoid 'Surprise' Fees
- Taxpayers may face 'surprise fees' if their tax refund from the previous year was too high.
- The IRS warned today that taxpayers could face a harsh hit to their wallets if they do not use the IRS Tax Withholding Estimator.
- The IRS recommends reviewing the withholding estimator annually, especially after significant life events.
- Not withholding the right amount from your income could become a growing issue as the IRS has increased many tax brackets and deductions by over 5 percent.
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.
wsj.com/personal-finance/taxes/tax-day-2024-extensions-refunds-irs-d12ada6d
Tax Day 2024: A Procrastinator’s Guide To Deadlines, Extensions And Last-Minute Filing
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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 ...
newsweek.com/fight-forces-irs-office-close-days-before-tax-deadline-1890127
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
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/
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/
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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More than half a billion dollars of taxpayer money has paid for other people's EVs
thestreet.com/electric-vehicles/taxpayer-money-paying-peoples-evs
Tax deadline is pivotal for funding markets, Fed's balance sheet: The annual rush to pay Uncle Sam tends to suck hundreds of billions of dollars from the banking ...
accountingtoday.com/articles/tax-deadline-is-pivotal-for-funding-markets-feds-balance-sheet
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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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
CITN, Anambra revenue service deepen tax awareness: In a bid to deepen the conversation on tax awareness and enlightenment in Anambra State ...
punchng.com/citn-anambra-revenue-service-deepen-tax-awareness/
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/
The Savings Game: Holding alternative assets in IRAs invites trouble: The potential problems of holding alternative assets in IRA accounts.
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IRS Extends Waiver of Excise Tax for Inherited IRAs, but Not RMDs: The waiver for certain beneficiaries subject to the 10-year rule has been extended to 2024 ...
morningstar.com/personal-finance/irs-extends-waiver-excise-tax-inherited-iras-not-rmds
IRS Issues Proposed Regulations On The New Company Stock Buyback Tax: The IRS has issued proposed regulations related to a new one percent excise tax on stock ...
forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/2024/04/10/irs-issues-proposed-regulations-on-the-new-company-stock-buyback-tax/
IRA beneficiaries don’t have to take an RMD this year. They may want to anyway. : The IRS has issued new guidance for beneficiaries who don’t take an RMD this ...
marketwatch.com/story/ira-beneficiaries-dont-have-to-take-an-rmd-this-year-but-heres-why-maybe-they-should-d5049f57
What is a Business Audit?: What is a business audit, and do you need one? Here is everything you need to know to keep your business in compliance and running ...
smallbiztrends.com/business-audit-2/
IRS Cautions Tax Professionals About Increased Spearphishing Scams: As the IRS warns of increased spearphishing attacks targeting tax professionals ...
smallbiztrends.com/irs-cautions-tax-professionals-about-increased-spearphishing-scams/
Here’s What You Need To Know Before Filing Your Taxes This Year: The IRS has implemented new policies this year that could affect your filing ...
essence.com/news/filing-taxes-2024/
When rogue brokers switch people’s ACA policies, tax surprises can follow: Some tax filers this year face an added complication: Their returns are being rejected ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/19/when-rogue-brokers-switch-peoples-aca-policies-tax-surprises-can-follow/
Ohtani's translator charged with stealing $16M for 19,000 bets: The alleged bookmaker is under criminal investigation by the IRS as well.
accountingtoday.com/articles/ohtani-translator-charged-with-stealing-millions-for-19-000-bets
Quick Glance: Ippei Mizuhara Remains Free Despite Bank Fraud Charges on $25,000 Bond
- Former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani from the Los Angeles Dodgers surrendered to authorities and later appeared before the U.S. District Court.
- Ippei Mizuhara turned himself in on Friday and was subsequently released on an unsecured $25,000 bond, commonly referred to as a signature bond. This arrangement allowed Mizuhara to secure his release without needing to provide any cash or collateral.
- United States Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero also stipulated that Mizuhara must undergo treatment for his gambling addiction related to the sports betting scandal. Prosecutors alleged that he exploited his personal and professional connection with Ohtani to steal over $16 million from the player's bank account by occasionally posing as Ohtani to bankers to cover his gambling expenses.
- On Friday, Mizuhara only responded to the judge's inquiries by answering 'yes' when Audero asked him if he comprehended various aspects of the case and his bond conditions.
Crypto and taxes: Which forms you need to file: It could be a costly mistake if you don't report digital assets like crypto.
mashable.com/article/crypto-tax-form-reporting-requirements
IRS Warns Small Businesses of COVID Tax Credit Scam: The IRS is warning small businesses about scams to apply for COVID-19 tax credits for which they are not ...
smallbiztrends.com/irs-warns-small-businesses-of-covid-tax-credit-scam/
TaxSlayer 2024 (Tax Year 2023) Review: TaxSlayer is a well-priced online tax preparation service that gets better each year. It gives you a unique wrap-up of ...
pcmag.com/reviews/taxslayer
'Instant' EV Tax Credits Are a Hit: $580M Paid This Year: Claiming federal electric vehicle tax credits at the point of sale is a new and popular option in 2024.
kiplinger.com/taxes/ev-credit-point-of-sale
35 illegal tax collectors face prosecution in Benue: Emmanuel Agena, has said that 35 people who engage in illegal tax collection in the state are facing ...
punchng.com/35-illegal-tax-collectors-face-prosecution-in-benue/
CITN, Anambra target N4bn monthly tax revenue: Mr Samuel Agbeluyi, noted that most informal sectors were facing survival challenges as a result of being outside ...
punchng.com/citn-anambra-target-n4bn-monthly-tax-revenue/
Retirees Face Significant Tax Bills Due to Fraud: A new report sheds light on how older adult scam victims end up with big tax bills and lost retirement savings.
kiplinger.com/taxes/retirees-face-tax-bills-due-to-theft-losses
Harriette Cole: I stopped paying taxes, and now I’m worried I’ll get caught: Harriette Cole: I know it's irresponsible but I don't know what to do at ...
mercurynews.com/2024/04/15/harriette-cole-i-stopped-paying-taxes/
How much money do you make compared to the rest of SC? For Tax Day, we mapped IRS returns
postandcourier.com/news/special_reports/interactive/tax-day-irs-income-tax-data-viz/article_d06ee5ee-fb32-11ee-87d3-fba1a4e1a6a3.html
When are taxes due in 2024? What to know and how to track your refund: Here's when taxes are due in 2024 and how to track the status of your refund.
cincinnati.com/story/news/2024/04/12/where-is-my-tax-refund-tax-day/73260706007/
Houston IRS Office closes after fight between waiting taxpayers: Houston police were called to the local IRS office in Alliance Tower Saturday morning after ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/houston-irs-office-monitored-police-amid-reports-19401418.php
Frustrated with filing taxes? I just fixed your return next year. No charge!: Americans spend an insane amount of time and money doing their taxes ...
marketwatch.com/story/frustrated-with-filing-taxes-i-just-fixed-your-2025-return-no-charge-6240e8dc
We got the Arizona tax rebate for families. Do we owe federal tax on it?: The IRS says the rebates Arizona families received last fall are taxable ...
azcentral.com/story/money/business/consumers/2024/04/13/do-you-owe-federal-taxes-arizona-tax-rebate/73299030007/
Tax Day is approaching. Here's how to file an extension and the penalties if you're late
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/2024/04/13/tax-day-deadline-iowa-department-of-revenue/73301580007/
How to file an extension for your 2023 income tax return: Why do millions of people wait until April 15 and decide to ask for an extension to file their tax ...
freep.com/story/money/personal-finance/susan-tompor/2024/04/12/how-to-file-tax-extension-deadline-form-4868/73291038007/
Your Wisconsin tax return is due Monday. Here's what to do if you need to file an extension
jsonline.com/story/news/local/wisconsin/2024/04/11/when-are-taxes-due-in-2024-wisconsin-what-to-know-deadlines-refunds-and-extensions/73264028007/
Elizabeth Warren, Hasan Minaj and AOC Promote Free IRS Direct File: The Treasury Department has tapped comedian Hasan Minhaj, Sen. Elizabeth Warren and others to ...
variety.com/2024/biz/news/irs-tax-filing-hasan-minhaj-elizabeth-warren-aoc-1235966773/
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