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Lafayette Congressman Charles Boustany At Heart Of Questioning In IRS Investigation

Brandon Comeaux — Sat, 18 May 2013 00:51:49 +0000

Ousted acting IRS chief Steven Miller testified on Friday before the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee about the scandal involving the agency, which admitted to targeting conservative, TEA Party and religious groups for audits.

La. Congressman John Fleming Wants To "Audit The IRS"

Brandon Comeaux — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:51:21 +0000

With the IRS admitting to targeting conservative groups for audits, and now the subsequent stepping down of acting Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Steven Miller, Minden Congressman Dr. John Fleming (R) says it's now time to audit the IRS.

What's More Important To Lawmakers – Tax Reform Or The La. Budget?

Brandon Comeaux — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 05:10:30 +0000

Now that La. Gov. Bobby Jindal (R) has scrapped his tax swap plan, instead leaving it up to legislators to figure out how to handle getting rid of the personal income tax, what's next?

Is Your Unclaimed Tax Refund Among the $1 Billion Being Held by the IRS?

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:23:29 +0000

There are still a few weeks left to file your 2012 tax return, but April 15 of this year marks another important deadline for taxpayers: it's your last chance to file for a refund on your 2009 taxes.

Lafayette City-Parish President Joey Durel Says Parish is Broke

Jude Walker — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 11:20:20 +0000

Lafayette City-Parish President Joey Durel said Thursday night that city and parish funds have been misallocated for quite some time now. In his budget proposal though, there are solutions on how to address the problem.

25 Crazy Ways The Government Is Spending Your Money [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:02:45 +0000

So what crazy ways does the government spend our money? In this tax season time of year I thought you might get a kick or want to kick someone over some of the more interesting ways our tax dollars are being used.

Man Arrested After IRS Mistakenly Deposits $110K In His Account [VIDEO]

Wendy Gould — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 08:31:16 +0000

When Stephen McDow discovered there was an extra $110,000 from the IRS in his checking account, it was probably one of the best days of his life. Unfortunately, the money wasn’t for him. It was actually intended for an unnamed woman who had “inadvertently” provided the IRS with an account number that had been closed [...]

Shrimp On Treadmills, Rap Videos and Farmville, It's Your Tax Dollars At Work

Bruce Mikells — Fri, 27 May 2011 11:59:00 +0000

I understand why I pay taxes, we get a lot of services from government on the federal, state and local levels. I just hate it when the government spends my money on programs that might not REALLY be in the best interest of all of us. Do you think the facebook game Farmville should be a priority? How about rap music videos?

It's OK To File For An Extension

Stephanie Crist — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:24:02 +0000

tick tock tick tock….. What happens now that it’s Tax Day and you know you can’t file your income tax return on time? (via It’s OK to file for an extension – Last-minute taxes – MSN Money.)

Do You Think Your Taxes Are Fair?

Bruce Mikells — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:51:57 +0000

Most of us don't like paying taxes, but most of us realize that without those taxes our world would be turned upside down. Imagine no police, no fire department, no public works and road repair? Do you think you get your moneys worth when it comes to taxes?

Celebs With Tax Trouble

Stephanie Crist — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:12:17 +0000

As we approach TAX DAY, it’s nice to know that it’s not just us little folks who are stressing over paying the government. And with the impending shutdown looming….boy, am I glad I filed early this year…. “In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes,” said one patriot, but screw up on taxes [...]

Itemizing Your Taxes, No Rush for Your Return!

Bruce Mikells — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 01:34:31 +0000

First let me give credit to Tracy Wirtz and KATC TV 3 for bringing this story to my attention. Tracy and I were discussing tax preparation and different software that folks like me and you can use to help us navigate through the I.R.S. web of confusion. That is when she pulled out this little fact and shared it with me, so I am sharing it with you. If you plan on itemizing your Federal Return, the I.R.S. says just hang on to it.

Make Taxes Less Taxing

Bruce Mikells — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 21:00:33 +0000

If you work for a living you pay taxes. That means April 15th is a day you always make a note of on the calendar. The American Tax Code is very confusing, that’s why companies make lots of money doing all the work for you. The government certainly isn’t making it any easier this year! [...]