I'm So Sorry to Report That Lots of People Are Gonna Owe the IRS at Tax Time
Here’s something fun: More people than usual are going to owe additional money to the IRS because they aren’t withholding enough in the wake of the Trump tax bill!
Focus on the Family Steamrolled the IRS Into Declaring It a ChurchÂ
Documents obtained by Right Wing Watch detail how Focus on the Family, a religious conservative and anti-abortion organization, convinced the IRS in 2016 to classify the nonprofit as a church, releasing it from financial transparency rules and requirements like unemployment benefits.
Whitney Houston's Estate Reaches Settlement With the IRS Over Owed Taxes
Whitney Houston’s estate has reportedly agreed to a settlement with the IRS that reduces the amount of back taxes the estate was originally ordered to pay.
Mitt Romney Says There's 'No Legit Reason' Donald Trump Can't Release Tax Audits
Mitt Romney decided to make a go at relevancy during the February 25 GOP debate by being very ironic. The former presidential hopeful, who caused a stir back in 2012 over his initial refusal to release his tax returns, took Donald Trump to task over the fact that yes, Virginia, it is possible to turn over your tax…
IRS Agent Reportedly Made Weed Store Owner Pay Off His Student Loans in Exchange for Easy Audit
In Seattle, an IRS agent allegedly pressured a medical marijuana dispensary owner into paying off his student loans in return for going easy on an audit—and now that agent’s headed to court. Sallie Mae doesn’t care where the money comes from, right?
Ex-House Speaker Dennis Hastert to Plead Guilty to Charges He Paid Hush Money to Sex Abuse Victim
Lawyers for ex-House Speaker Dennis Hastert told a federal judge this morning that he will plead guilty later this month in a case where he’s accused of bank fraud and lying to the FBI. Several media outlets have reported that Hastert is suspected of agreeing to pay a man millions to cover up sexual abuse.
John Oliver Asks You to Pity the IRS With Michael Bolton's Help
John Oliver took on a hefty task during Sunday’s Last Week Tonight, he actually tried to make viewers feel bad for the plight of IRS employees this tax season—and he kind of made sense.
Real-Life Mystic Pizza May Soon Serve Its Last Slice
Mystic Pizza, the movie that introduced America to Julia Roberts's cackle, was in fact based on a real place of the same name, a place in Connecticut where mystical pizzas were made in roaring ovens throughout the bountiful 90s, but that has now become a poster child for the economic recession. Or tax fraud. The U.S.…
Sex Reassignment Surgeries Are Now Tax-Deductible
A tax court has ruled that expenses incurred in securing sex reassignment surgery are tax deductible, as the procedure is not one of aesthetic preference, but rather medical necessity. This technically means that everyone who is paying taxes is subsidizing sex reassignment, a fact that would give Michele Bachmann a…
Bill Could Force IRS To Investigate Abortions
The "No Taxpayer Funding For Abortion Act" keeps getting more awesome — now it appears that the bill could force IRS agents to interrogate women about whether their abortions were the result of rape.
IRS Gives In, Will Allow Breast Pump Tax Breaks
Good news: The IRS has relented and will now allow breast pumps and related equipment to qualify for pre-tax flexible spending. Previously, the IRS had insisted breastfeeding fell under "nutrition," not "preventative care."
Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez Are Most Definitely In Love
The kid with the hair and that girl from that show your niece watches must be dating; they were seen together again. Speculating about the romantic lives of children is not weird at all!
Pope Offers Pro-Choice Politicians A Very Light Snack
