Tax

The inspiring inauguration of President Barack Obama marked a historic moment and is sure to signal some broad tax policy changes in his administration.

S corporations are the nation's most common corporate tax designations.

Current tax law allows corporations to obtain a Quick Refund from the IRS when they overpay estimated tax during the year.

Eighty-three of the 100 largest publicly traded U.S. corporations in terms of 2007 revenue reported having subsidiaries in jurisdictions listed as tax havens or financial privacy jurisdictions, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office.

A federal court has ordered a Louisiana CPA to stop claiming improper tax deductions for the business expenses of his mariner clients.

The Internal Revenue Service has issued interim guidance on the ability of a tax return preparer to use statistical compilations of anonymous tax return information to support their business.

The Internal Revenue Service implemented a new electronic filing system knowing it contained security vulnerabilities that could put taxpayer information at risk.

A man who operated several tax preparation businesses has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison after he was convicted of defrauding clients and the Internal Revenue Service.

S corporations are the nation's most common corporate tax designations.

The Internal Revenue Service plans to open its electronic filing season on Friday, Jan. 16, and debut a new service that allows taxpayers to simply fill out forms on-screen and file their taxes for free.