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Federal employees get away without paying income taxes because they know they can.

Remember the kids who always sat in the front of the classroom, the ones who reminded the teacher when she forgot to hand out homework? Those kids grew up into adults who get their oil changed every 3,000 miles, visit the dentist every six months like clockwork and file their taxes as soon as they can. Then there were the back of the class kids. They’re now the reasons dentists send those “we’ve m

The IRS offers helpful tips for taxpayers.

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You may not have any idea where all your tax papers are, and you will have to wait until the end of January for your W-2, but Dee Harris Stepter says Start getting the paperwork together now.

With this year's tax year coming to an end, the Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers that getting organized now for the upcoming tax filing season will save time and possibly aggravation later.

The Sugar Bowl has discovered it violated tax laws when it purchased three $1,000 tickets to dinners honoring former Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Blanco.

The IRS issued a report claiming that tax schemes are running rampant across the US, including Louisiana. They say that the scheme may consist of an individual trying to persuade them to file false claims for tax credits or rebates. “Most paid tax return preparers provide honest and professional service, but there are some who engage in fraud and other illegal activities,” said IRS Spokesman, Dee

Washington – U.S. Congressman Charles W. Boustany, Jr., MD, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight of the Committee on Ways and Means, today held a subcommittee hearing to examine the new IRS paid tax return preparer program.

Lafayette Congressman Charles Boustany is one of three lawmakers asking the IRS to investigate AARP's tax-exempt status.

Dee Harris Stepter with the Internal Revenue Service joined Bernadette Lee and Ken Romero of The Morning Report about some last minute tips on filing your 2010 tax return.

KPEL's Ken Romero talks with Dee Harris-Stepter of the IRS about tax season and a possible scam you should know about.