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A trio of Republican senators has reintroduced legislation to get rid of estate taxes completely.

The 35-day partial government shutdown had a negative impact on the outlook for small business owners, although there was a slight uptick in hiring and wages last month, according to payroll giant Paychex.

Is tax reform dampening the real estate market for first-time buyers?

Expats will have to wait to submit their returns and receive refunds.

The Internal Revenue Service began accepting returns Monday, with employees returning to work after a 35-day partial government shutdown.

The American Institute of CPAs sent a letter to officials at the IRS and the Treasury, a day before President Trump announced a temporary deal.

More than 200 members of the Maryland Association of CPAs met with state legislators in Annapolis to discuss ongoing issues effecting clients and the profession.

The tax automation company’s goal is to be a part of “every transaction in the world.”

The commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service sent an email to staff at the agency who are struggling with the partial government shutdown.

As the U.S. government shutdown continues, one potential consequence of it threatens to disrupt the supply of T-bills.

Lawmakers want to know how the longest government shutdown in history will affect one of the most critical tax filing seasons. But it’s unlikely they’re going to get any answers this week.

Personal financial satisfaction declined in the fourth quarter of 2018 as stock market gyrations and the prospect of a government shutdown weighed on U.S. consumers, according to a survey by the American Institute of CPAs.

The group’s members are lowering their fees for government employees affected by the shutdown.

The legislation aims to help entrepreneurs with filing deadlines, electronic signatures and the sharing economy.

The costs of shows on broadcast and cable television, along with streaming services, could be affected by the changes.

Tax refunds could be delayed this season despite actions by the Trump administration.

The Trump administration has recalled thousands of furloughed federal workers to process tax returns and continue work on offshore drilling permits. But programs that are out of favor with the White House — such as the Energy Star consumer ratings system — aren’t getting the same treatment.

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