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IDENTITY THEFT AND TAX FRAUD – HOW BAD IS IT?

IDENTITY THEFT AND TAX FRAUD – HOW BAD IS IT?

Vani Murthy January 16, 2013 2

Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) released its Semiannual Report to Congress for the reporting period from April 1, 2012 through September 30, 2012. TIGTA noted that among the important challenges currently confronting

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IRS Penalty Relief-First Time Penalty Abate Program

IRS Penalty Relief-First Time Penalty Abate Program

Vani Murthy December 30, 2012 1

Beginning 2001 IRS started granting First Time Abate (FTA) waiver to taxpayers who have compliant history for prior three years. The purpose for granting the waiver is to reward past tax compliance and promote

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