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How do organizations get tax-exempt status?

by Marielle Segarra
Apr 29, 2019
And how, or why, might that status be revoked?
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Tax the rich! OK … but how?

by Jana Kasperkevic
Mar 12, 2019
Lawmakers have a lot of ideas … can they make any of them a reality?
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There's no such thing as a free snack

by David Brancaccio
Mar 8, 2019
You can make a meal out of free snacks at work, just don't tell the IRS.
Not to harsh the office vibes, but those work snacks have tax implications.
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Everyone gets another day to file their taxes after IRS site outage

by Marketplace Staff and Associated Press
Apr 17, 2018
The e-filing site was down much of the day Tuesday.
IRS data show that more than 90 percent of Americans agree that paying taxes is a civic duty.
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Cardi B teaches us how she makes money move

by Kimberly Adams
Apr 6, 2018
Already a hit on the charts, the rapper finally releases her debut album, “Invasion of Privacy."
Cardi B performs onstage during the Warner Music Group pre-Grammy Party in association with V Magazine on Jan. 25, 2018 in New York City.
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How to lower your income tax bill

by David Brancaccio
Jan 18, 2018
For those who donate to charity, Washington Post columnist Allan Sloan has some advice for you.
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Could tax reform lead to millionaire tax flight?

by Jana Kasperkevic
Nov 21, 2017
Local politicians worry that eliminating state and local tax deductions could send the rich packing.
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Expat tax burden could shift

by Jed Kim
Oct 30, 2017
Americans overseas pay income taxes both in the U.S. and in the countries where they work. Now lawmakers could lighten the burden for individuals. As the tax overhaul is drafted in Washington, a range of complaints about expat taxes will be considered.  Click the audio player above to hear the full story. 
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The powerful interests fighting tax simplification

by Ryan Kailath
Jun 5, 2017
The White House says a revamp will boost revenues. Democrats want an easier system, too. So why hasn't it happened?
“When you're doing your taxes, you're just the IRS' lowest-paid employee,” said Austan Goolsbee, former chairman of Obama's Council of Economic Advisers. “All you’re doing is typing in information they already have.”
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The IRS doesn’t care if you have political reasons for not paying your taxes

by Jana Kasperkevic
Apr 18, 2017
Not paying could result in penalties and felony charges.
Armando La Rosa directs people to the Liberty Tax Service office as the deadline to file taxes looms on April 15, 2016 in Miami, Florida. 
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