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Happy Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2011 by | Leave a comment
People filing tax forms in 1920

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Not very romantic I know:

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) – On Monday, the Internal Revenue Service will begin accepting itemized tax returns, after having pushed back the process due to Congress’ delay finalizing the tax code this year.

That delay — during which the IRS reprogrammed its processing systems — meant that if you itemize deductions on Form 1040 Schedule A, you weren’t able to file your taxes earlier than Feb. 14.

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IRS Trying To Do Their Job

Posted on March 21, 2010 by | Leave a comment

Short audio of NPR talk with IRS commissioner

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The Internal Revenue Service has always been a source of consternation for many Americans, but in tough economic times like these, the anger seems more strident. Anti-tax forces have called for the abolition of the agency; one man took out his rage by flying his small plane into an IRS building, killing himself and one employee. Host Liane Hansen speaks with Douglas Shulman, the IRS Commissioner, about what the agency is doing to help people struggling financially, as well as the IRS’ efforts to keep employees safe.

IRS employees do not write the tax laws.  Do not kill the messenger.  Times are tough but it is not their fault.

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