Money Doesn't Stink: The 12 Strangest Taxes in History

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Throughout history, taxes have been a fundamental aspect of governance, often reflecting the economic and social priorities of the times. While many taxes are straightforward, aimed at income, property, or sales, some historical taxes have been…

From Sugary Sips to Slimmer Kids – The Real Impact of Seattle’s Soda Tax

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New research indicates that children living in Seattle experienced a significant decrease in body mass index (BMI) following the implementation of the city's soda tax. This tax, aimed at reducing the consumption of sugary beverages, has not…

The IRS Is Tackling Tax Evasion With AI

As the current tax season continues, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has ushered in a new era of tax enforcement thanks to the power of artificial intelligence (AI). AI tools have taken nearly every industry by storm recently, and even federal…

Major Tax Sunset on the Horizon

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Article Highlights: Estate and Gift Tax Personal Exemptions Standard Deductions Home Mortgage Interest Deduction Limitation on Tax Deductions (SALT) Suspension of Tier 2 Miscellaneous Itemized Deductions Suspension of…

E-File Mandate - Reporting of Cash Payments Over $10,000

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Article Highlights: Reason for Form 8300 E-File Mandate Waiver Exemptions Late Returns Late Filing Penalties Record Keeping E-File Starting Jan. 1, 2024, businesses are required to electronically file (e-file) Form…

IRS Expands Requirement to E-File Information Returns Starting in 2024

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Article Highlights:  New Lower threshold for e-filing information returns Why the e-filing mandate? What is an Information Return? Other affected filings Corrected information returns Noncompliance Penalties Waivers …

Innocent Spouse Tax Relief

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Article Highlights Overview Innocent spouse relief Separation of liability Equitable relief Fairness Facts and Circumstances Confidentiality If you are or were married and filed your federal tax return jointly with your…

IRS Alters Audit Focus

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Article Highlights  Audit Methods Additional Audit Funding Taxpayers Earning Less Than $400,000 Earned Income Tax Credit Taxpayers With Total Positive Income Above $1 Million Partnerships Foreign Bank Accounts Employee…

Many Taxpayers Will See Smaller Refunds This Year

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Article Highlights: Child Tax Credit  Dependent Care Benefits Recovery Rebates Employee Retention Credit Congress has for years used the tax return as a means of providing benefits to taxpayers in need and incentives to stimulate…

The IRS Achieves a 90% Conviction Rate, or: "Why You Shouldn't Cheat on Your Taxes"

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There's an old saying that reminds us that there are only two certainties in this life: "death, and taxes." Whoever coined that phrase couldn't have known how true it was, particularly when it comes to the latter portion. The Internal Revenue…