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10 Tips for Taxpayers Hit by the Recession

Feb. 10, 2009
For many tax filers, this tax season may be unlike any other.
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Check in the mail soon, government says

WASHINGTON, April 28 (UPI) -- The first $50 billion worth of U.S. economic stimulus checks should in mailboxes by the end of May, government officials said.

Tax advocate asks for 'apology payments'

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 (UPI) -- The office of the taxpayer advocate said the U.S. Internal Revenue Service should issue "apology payments" to taxpayers for mishandled returns.

Tax season delayed for millions

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 (UPI) -- Up to 13.5 million Americans must wait until mid-February to begin filing tax returns as the IRS scrambles to incorporate late tax-code changes from Congress.

TV station becomes impromptu tax service

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, April 27 (UPI) -- A Swedish TV station received scores of tax forms via text message when numbers-crunching taxpayers dialed the wrong number for a national tax service.

Congressional groups find taxes equitable

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (UPI) -- The Congressional Joint Economic Committee said Thursday all U.S. taxpayers have benefited from the Bush administration tax cuts. The Congressional Budget Office study on tax rates "shows the benefit of tax relief for all taxpayers," said Rep. Jim Saxton,

IRS plans to track electronic tax filers

NEW YORK, Jan. 9 (UPI) -- The IRS reportedly plans to track taxpayers who use its free electronic filing program this year, setting off charges of privacy invasion.
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Memorial Day Ceremonies on the Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum in New York
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American Military Service members and Veterans hold a 100 foot wide U.S. Flag for Memorial Day ceremonies at the Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum in New York City on May 28, 2012. UPI/John Angelillo