Tax

U.S. Congresswoman and Bronx-native Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez would find herself at home in Stockholm.

Swiss prosecutors are seeking a four-year prison term for a former UBS Group AG employee accused of breaking bank secrecy laws after he allegedly stole client data and sold the information to German tax authorities.

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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.