Tax

Phishing and the season’s latest scams; FBAR whistleblowing returns; best sales-tax questions; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

When the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was passed in a whirlwind vote at the end of 2017, significant questions arose about implementation of the new law.

Despite the shutdown, Commissioner Rettig commits to on-time refunds, too.

Marginal rates had been that high as recently as 1981.

The IRS will issue refunds to taxpayers even if the U.S. government shutdown extends into the filing season.

In a series of tweets, the businessman announced he has not filed a tax return for eight years, calling taxation “theft” and “illegal.”

Over 30 states now have a 10 Business Day Rule in place.

The defendant is accused of selling stolen information to the German tax authorities.

House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal, D-Mass., is asking the Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department to explain what impact the partial government shutdown will have on the upcoming tax season.

Progressive House Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called for a sharp tax hike on the highest incomes in order to fund a massive “Green New Deal.”