Tax Return News

• Manhattan DA Cyrus Vance already has some of Donald Trump's tax returns
  
  Vance (left) is waiting on a Supreme Court decision that could force Trump's accounting firm Mazars USA to hand over his tax records from 2011 to 2018, but has already obtained some of the information.
  Daily Mail.  Wednesday, 20 Jan 2021.
• Still haven't done your tax return? Five expert tips for meeting the 31 January deadline
  
  HMRC is still waiting for 4.9m people to file their 2019/20 tax return in time for the 31 January deadline - although those who fail to make it due to Covid-19 may be able to appeal.
  Daily Mail.  Saturday, 16 Jan 2021.
• You Only Have 3 Days Left To Be Issued $600 Stimulus Check; After, You Must Claim Rebate On Tax Return
  
  The IRS has a deadline of January 15 to send out $600 stimulus checks. After that, individuals will need to claim the money by filing their 2020 tax returns, which means they may not see their stimulus payment until February or March.
  Forbes.  Tuesday, 12 Jan 2021.
• Virginia tax preparer sentenced for filing false returns
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) - A Virginia tax return preparer was sentenced to 27 months in prison for filing false returns, federal prosecutors said. ...
  Washington Times.  Wednesday, 6 Jan 2021.
• California governor extends small business tax deadlines
  
  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California small businesses will have more time to file their tax returns in 2021. Gov. ...
  Washington Times.  Monday, 14 Dec 2020.
• The Supreme Court is leaving the Trump tax case in limbo as the end of his term nears
  
  President Donald Trump's long-running effort to keep his tax returns shielded from prosecutors in New York remains in Supreme Court limbo.
  CNBC.  Wednesday, 9 Dec 2020.
• In Prison for Tax Fraud, He Committed More Tax Fraud, U.S. Says
  
  Abdel Soliman was serving a 41-month federal sentence when he used a smuggled cellphone to prepare tax returns for clients, diverting more than $470,000 in refunds, the authorities said.
  New York Times.  Thursday, 3 Dec 2020.
• Stimulus check update: IRS deadline to register approaching for those who don't file tax returns
  
  The stimulus check registration deadline is approaching for the millions of Americans who have not received their payment.
  ABC News.  Friday, 20 Nov 2020.
• Ex-Microsoft Engineer Gets Prison Sentenced For Bitcoin Tax Fraud
  
  Ex-Microsoft engineer goes to prison for defrauding Microsoft, using a bitcoin mixer to hide taxable income and filing fraudulent tax returns.
  Forbes.  Monday, 9 Nov 2020.
• Warning after 75,000 'deleted' files found on used USB drives
  
  Abertay University researchers retrieved 75,000 files including tax returns on the second-hand drives.
  BBC News.  Tuesday, 3 Nov 2020.
• 5 Tax Deductions That Even Informed People Miss
  
  Check your tax return for these items to make sure you aren't overpaying.
  Entrepreneur.  Friday, 30 Oct 2020.
• Trump keeps calling $750 tax payment a 'filing fee.' Experts say there's no such thing
  
  President Donald Trump keeps bringing up what he calls a $750 filing fee for his federal income tax returns. What's that all about?
  Yahoo.  Friday, 23 Oct 2020.
• Trump again asks Supreme Court to block subpoena for tax records
  
  President Donald Trump has once again asked the Supreme Court to block a subpoena from the Manhattan DA's office seeking his tax returns.
  ABC News.  Wednesday, 14 Oct 2020.
• Trump brings tax return case to Supreme Court again after losses in lower courts
  
  Manhattan DA Cyrus Vance Jr. wants to see President Donald Trump's income tax returns as part of a criminal probe of the Trump Organization.
  CNBC.  Tuesday, 13 Oct 2020.
• Appeals Court Rules Trump Must Hand Over Tax Returns, Setting Up Another Supreme Court Showdown
  
  'None of the President's allegations...'
  Daily Caller.  Wednesday, 7 Oct 2020.

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