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Las Vegas Restaurateur Bamboozled His Accountant Into Filing Phony Tax Returns

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Gil then provided those falsified records to an accountant who unwittingly used them to prepare false business and personal income tax returns for those years. In total, Gil caused a tax loss to the IRS of approximately $1.6 In addition to the term of imprisonment, U.S. District Judge Andrew P. Casa Don Juan has 3.8

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IRS to Try Out Its Free E-Filing Tax Return Program in 13 States Next Year

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According to the IRS, Arizona, California, Massachusetts, and New York have decided to work with the agency to integrate their state taxes into the Direct File pilot program for the 2024 filing season. In addition, the state of Washington agreed to join the integration effort for its application of the Working Families Tax Credit.

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7 steps for an accurate and successful corporate tax return filing

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As a corporate tax professional, you know the complexities of complying with business taxation requirements. Your company may have to file corporate tax returns in multiple states and local jurisdictions, as well as with federal — and perhaps international — tax authorities. Does every corporation file income tax returns?

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Betting on the Super Bowl? Don’t Forget About Taxes

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So, as we start tax season, here’s what you need to know about what your Super Bowl bet has to do with your tax return. Super Bowl LVIII kickoff time Before delving into IRS sports betting tax rules, it’s good to have the key details of the game. Super Bowl 2024 is on Sunday, Feb. Usually, the payer (e.g.,

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How to File Income Tax Return: Tax Filing Preparation Guide 2022

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State income taxes. Business income taxes. Local income taxes. Assessment tax return and short tax return. Income tax deadlines. Income tax extension: when is the last day to file income tax? Federal income tax brackets 2021 vs IRS income tax brackets 2022.

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Vegas CPA Gets Prison for Bribery and Tax Fraud

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A Nevada accountant was sentenced Wednesday to 13 months in prison for his role in separate bribery and tax fraud conspiracies. Lewis’ conduct caused a tax loss to the IRS of more than $1.5 Gordon for the District of Nevada ordered Lewis to serve three years of supervised release and to pay approximately $704,002 in restitution.

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IRS Direct File Pilot Reaches Final Testing Phase

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Taxpayers can now learn if they’re eligible to use the Direct File pilot program to file their 2023 tax return on the IRS website , which contains an easy step-by-step guide to help walk them through the process.