Tax Strategies

Two senators criticized the nonpayment of federal taxes by many U.S. companies and foreign companies doing business in the U.S. after a report was issued this week.

Approximately two-thirds of U.S. companies and foreign companies doing business in the U.S. paid no federal income taxes between 1998 and 2005, according to a new report.

A court ruling last week by the U.S. Court of Federal Claims could increase claims for tax refunds by insurance policy holders who sold stock in insurance providers that went public.

The Internal Revenue Service has not always followed the proper procedures when resolving discrepancies in the money owed by taxpayers for the alternative minimum tax, according to a new report.

The Internal Revenue Service placed a $228,806 tax lien on former Cleveland Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar, which he said he has now paid.

A tax practitioner has teamed up with a software engineer to create a new tax prep program aimed at preparers who service Spanish-speaking taxpayers, especially undocumented immigrants who are ready to begin filing tax returns.

New Jersey taxpayers are stuck with the heaviest burden in state and local taxes, while Alaska taxpayers pay the least, according to a new study.

The Internal Revenue Service has given companies 30 days to agree to a settlement to close their tax shelters.

KPMG has released a publication on transfer pricing controversies, highlighting how tax authorities worldwide are relying on specific "red flags" to tighten their enforcement and audit efforts.

A Florida judge has ruled in favor of prosecutors' requests to require actor Wesley Snipes to pay for the cost of his recent tax prosecution.