Tax

A former Credit Suisse Group AG banker and a Swiss trust firm founder who pleaded guilty were spared prison after helping the U.S. government build a $2.6 billion criminal tax case against the bank.

As we get into the final stretch of filing season, it is fulfilling the predictions made at the start.

Some of our favorite recent tax fraud cases.

A federal grand jury indicted a Brooklyn tax preparer, charging him with 31 counts of aiding and assisting in the preparation of false federal income tax returns.

Although Republicans are outlining a proposal to provide an “off ramp” for states and consumers to exit the Affordable Care Act, and the Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments on a legal challenge to the federally-operated health exchange, state exchanges have been up and running.

Bloomberg BNA has released a new analysis of the recent sweeping changes in New York State’s corporate tax laws.

The consumer finance site Wallethub has ranked the best and worst states across the country where taxpayers can find accountants to help prepare their taxes.

On March 31, anyone who hasn't filed their taxes yet might reassure themselves that two whole weeks remain. Accountants see it differently and act accordingly: To encourage people to file early, certified public accountants and tax preparers offer discounts for early filers, raise fees for latecomers, and even employ a few scare tactics.

Tax season is supposed to be over on April 15. But among certain groups—especially the wealthy—filing for an extension until Oct. 15 is now routine.

The 99-year-old U.S. estate tax would disappear under a bill approved Wednesday by the House Ways and Means Committee.