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IRS Defends its Argument to Regulate Tax Preparers

“I hate to beat a dead horse, especially one from the Civil War era,” said Justice Department Tax Division lawyer Gilbert Rothenberg while attempting to defend the Obama administration’s effort to regulate the tax return preparation business for the first time in U.S. history. The administration’s case was based largely […]

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Texas’ ‘tax-free weekend’ runs Aug. 9 to Aug. 11

This weekend, parents of school-aged children will cram Dallas-area shopping malls and department stores to take advantage of Texas’ “tax-free weekend.” Between Aug. 9 and Aug. 11, Texas will temporarily suspend the normal sales tax on most clothing, shoes and school supplies under $100. The idea is to give families […]

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Health insurance reform: the IRS and the employer mandate

For better or worse, the Internal Revenue is poised to play a key role in the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The tax aspects of the new law will affect businesses and individuals across the country. Congress passed the landmark health insurance law three years ago. And last […]

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Dealing with the IRS about tax debt: know your options

If you owe money to the IRS, you know you are up against a formidable adversary. IRS tax liens and other collection mechanisms can target your property and bank accounts, leaving you with fewer and fewer options. That is why, for taxpayers in Texas and across the country who are […]

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