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- IRS Rides 1884 'Dead Horse' Law to Defense of Tax Preparer …
By Patrick Temple-West WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration on Tuesday defended its effort to regulate the tax return preparation business for the first time in U.S. history, basing its case largely on a 19th century law dealing with horses lost or killed in the Civil War. At an appellate court hearing on a challenge brought by libertarian lawyers challenging the administration, Justice Department Tax Division lawyer Gilbert Rothenberg said: "I hate to beat a dead horse, especially …
- Americans Turn In Passports as New Tax Law Hits
The number of Americans choosing to give up their citizenship has spiked dramatically this year as the government works to implement a new disclosure law aimed at stamping out tax evasion. …
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An updated tax rule is causing restaurants to rethink the practice of adding automatic tips to the tabs of large parties. Starting in January, the Internal Revenue Service will begin classifying those ... …
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The Internal Revenue Service today answered a hugely important question that has lingered since the Supreme Court's historic June 26 decision invalidating the key provision of the Defense of Marriage Act. ... …
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Most workers are eligible to contribute up to $5,500 to an IRA in 2013 and get a tax deduction on the amount they save. A worker in the 25 percent tax bracket who contributes $5,500 to a traditional IRA ... …
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