Tax Relief Provided for Victims of Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds and Flooding in Texas

Victims of severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding that took place beginning on October 22, 2015 in parts of Texas may qualify for tax relief from the IRS. The president has declared the counties of Bastrop, Brazoria, Caldwell, Comal, Galveston, Guadalupe, Hardin, Harris, Hays, Hidalgo, Liberty,

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Treasury Inspector Suggests Improvements to Identify Unsupported Claims for Foreign Tax Credits

The IRS did not have sufficient controls and processes in place to identify erroneous Foreign Tax Credit (FTC) claims, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) has reported. The audit was initiated to determine whether the IRS controls ensured that the FTC was accurately claimed on

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Understanding Minimum Essential Coverage

The Affordable Care Act requires any person or organization that provides minimum essential coverage, including employers that provide self-insured group health plans, to report this coverage to the IRS and furnish statements to the covered individuals. These reporting requirements affect: Health insurance issuers or carriers The executive

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