Tax

Retail giant Sears is partnering with H&R Block this tax season, offering free federal 1040EZ tax filing online and in stores through Feb. 29.

H&R Block launched an app for iPhone and Android smartphones Friday with an offer for free federal 1040EZ and state tax preparation and electronic filing through February 29.

The Internal Revenue Service re-launched its annual outreach campaign Friday to promote Earned Income Tax Credit Day.

The President’s annual State of the Union speech is traditionally more than just a memo of the past or a blueprint for the future.

The Internal Revenue Service warned Thursday that tax refunds could be delayed a week this tax season because of new identity theft safeguards.

The Walmart Foundation has teamed up with the United Way and other nonprofits to offer free tax filing services, along with education on eligibility for the Earned Income Tax Credit and government nutritional assistance programs.

IMGCAP(1)]The impact of the financial crisis and resultant recession, even if now officially ended, continues to be felt.

Thomson Reuters has released ONESOURCE Property Tax version 9.5, a Web-based offering that now supports Microsoft SQL Server, allowing tax professionals to leverage data from other systems for access to all property tax related information.

President Obama’s State of the Union address gave a preview of several of the administration’s tax policies over the coming year, including tax incentives to encourage more U.S.-based multinational corporations to bring jobs back home.

President Barack Obama called for millionaires to shoulder a greater share of taxes, but also agreed to lower corporate taxes fpr companies that hire in the U.S., during his State of the Union address on Tuesday night.