A lot of taxpayers who expect refunds will find themselves in a bind this year amid delays in payouts. That has prompted a jump in loans to tide over people due refunds — with the tax preparers doing the lending. Refund lending is a controversial practice. For a loan to help those waiting for refunds,…
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Tax season is here, and this year there’s a lot of talk about whose tax refund will be delayed. The concern comes after a report earlier this week that more than 40 million low-income families may have their refund checks delayed because of ramped up efforts to stop identity theft and fraud.…
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WASHINGTON – As the start of tax filing season approaches, the Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers to start thinking about who will prepare their 2016 federal tax return. The IRS will begin processing tax returns on Monday, January 23. Many software companies and tax professionals will accept and submit tax returns before the IRS…
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MIAMI, Florida.- El gobierno de Estados Unidos puso fin este jueves a la política ‘pies secos pies mojados’, un memorando de la ley de Ajuste Cubano, que permitía a los cubanos que tocaban suelo estadounidense permanecer de manera legal en el país, trabajar y solicitar beneficios monetarios, sociales y médicos y la residencia permanente a…
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The IRS is delaying tax refunds for low-income and middle class families this year due to plans by the federal agency to enhance identity fraud and theft reviews. More than 40 million low-income and working class American families will be impacted by the new IRS policy. American families who are claiming the earned income tax…
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The key to stopping scammers is staying one step ahead of the bad guys. That’s why the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), together with state tax agencies and tax industry partners, are warning tax professionals about a new scam this tax season. As part of the scam, cybercriminals are posing as clients soliciting services from tax…
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Most Americans could give you an earful about what’s wrong with the Internal Revenue Service. But could they produce a critique so vast and deep that the executive summary alone is 106 pages? That feat is performed annually by Nina Olson and her team at the Taxpayer Advocate’s office, an independent body within the IRS.…
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After a public hearing marked by angry clashes between supporters of President-elect Donald Trump and pro-immigrant activists, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved the creation of a new office that would help immigrants receive county assistance. The Office of Immigrant Affairs would provide a “one-stop shop” for those seeking help, according to…
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Phoenix, AZ — Immigration reform continues to be a hot topic on the political scene and a priority for farmers and ranchers. In a session at the 2017 Annual Convention & IDEAg Trade Show, Tom Hertz of the Agriculture Department and Mark Delich of FWD.us discussed the economic and political realities of the current immigration…
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WASHINGTON — National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson today released her 2016 annual report to Congress, recommending that the IRS revamp its “Future State” plan to adopt a taxpayer-centric focus and urging Congress to emphasize simplification when it considers tax reform later this year. In assessing the compliance burdens of the current tax code, the…
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