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Judge dismisses RICO suit against IRS
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit accusing the IRS of engaging in unauthorized collection activities in violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act. -
Victims of IRS's tea party bias - and taxpayers - must see Lois Lerner's testimony, lawyer says
CINCINNATI (Legal Newsline) - Lois Lerner, formerly of the Internal Revenue Service when it discriminated against applicants for tax exemptions based on their viewpoints, claims Americans have no right to read statements she made under oath about why she did it. -
IRS accused of illegal sting operation
A group of businesses who participated in an IRS scheme to catch those filing fraudulent tax returns has claimed they lost millions of dollars. -
Supreme Court to determine pension laws for religious-affiliated hospitals
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Supreme Court will determine if hospitals with a church affiliation qualify for a church pension plan or if they must follow federal laws for pension benefits, a decision that would have a grave financial impact on hospitals. -
Court rejects request of alleged casino money launderer’s wife to take back California home
FREMONT – The restraining order issued against the California house of a suspected casino money launderer has been reaffirmed by the court as authorities believe that the property might have been purchased using laundered money. -
Law firms face serious risks, consequences from data breaches
SONORA — Wheeler & Egger CPAs LLP discovered a data breach at their firm in August involving several of the firm's clients who filed a 2015 tax return extension. -
IRS makes Form 990 machine readable following suit
SAN FRANCISCO – In response to a lawsuit brought upon by a governmental transparency group, the Internal Revenue Service has now made its tax-exempt Form 990 available as machine-readable. -
Retired IRS Chief Counsel Paul Handleman reflects on 30 years in service
SAN DIEGO – Paul Handleman, now a couple of months into retirement from the Internal Revenue Service Office of Chief Counsel, waxed nostalgic from the initial interview question: "How would the world be different if you had not been at the center of the development of consequential tax credit regulations and guidance?" -
IRS Branch 5 chief retires, but his legacy continues
SAN FRANCISCO – Branch 5 Chief Paul Handleman retired after 30 years of service in March, but before leaving an indelible mark on the Internal Revenue Service.