Income Tax
Investors looking at Colorado’s new growth industry: Marijuana
Two hedge-fund partners -- monogrammed shirts, taut Windsor knots, cuff links -- step into a hipster cafe in Denver called Sputnik on an unorthodox mission.
Tax credit for historic preservation to be reviewed
U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said in Detroit Friday that he has ordered a review of rules governing the use of historic preservation tax credits with a view to making the credits easier to use in cities like Detroit.
Pennsylvania tax collector arrested in $50K theft
A Pennsylvania tax collector was arrested on Friday for allegedly stealing more than $50,000 owed to the borough of Fayette City and Belle Vernon Area School District.
Kansas Gov. tax plan eliminates homeowner property tax deduction
The governor wants to wipe away the income deduction claimed by Kansans for property taxes they pay on their homes. Nixing that deduction would raise revenue, at least partially offsetting the lower state income tax rates Brownback wants to adopt.
Tax fraud cases show need for preparer regulation
There are hundreds, if not thousands, of cases each year of uncredentialed "kitchen counter" tax preparers misleading consumers and filing illegal returns. Just this week, we have three more examples:
IRS appeals court ruling: Professionals and consumers agree with testing of tax preparers
This was the last thing this tax season needed: Uncertainty for tax professionals, other tax preparers and tax-paying Americans. AICPA, NSA, NAEA and other organizations want IRS testing program.
Bookkeeper pleads no contest to third embezzlement charge in four years
A bookkeeper accused of stealing $3,200 from an East Palo Alto dental office while on probation for ripping off two Redwood City dental offices pleaded no contest Tuesday to a felony embezzlement charge.
Nebraska governor wants to end sales tax exemptions for agriculture
Nebraska's individual and business taxes would be eliminated under a new tax plan outlined by Gov. Dave Heineman on Jan. 18. To make up for lost income tax revenue, the plan would end sales tax exemptions on products from agricultural machinery and chemicals to medicine and medical equipment.