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A dispute over a handicapped-accessible parking spot ended with an unarmed man getting shot and a renewed debate over a controversial Florida law
Sat, Aug 24, 2019[Breaking news update, published at 10:45 p.m. ET] ...
Hear what Michael Drejka said during police interview
Thu, Aug 22, 2019'Stand your ground' trial defendant Michael Drejka told police that he only fired his weapon at Markeis McGlockton after he was shoved to the ground and then McGlockton ran at him, according to video shown at Drejka's trial. ...
Both sides in Florida manslaughter trial say video of fatal shooting will prove their case
Fri, Aug 23, 2019Prosecuting attorney Fred Schaub said convenience store surveillance video showed that Michael Drejka fatally shot Markeis McGlockton as McGlockton was turning away from him. ...
Manslaughter or self defense? It came down to this video
Fri, Aug 23, 2019Video of a fatal shooting outside a Florida grocery store has put the spotlight back on the state's controversial "stand your ground" law. ...
What you need to know about 'stand your ground' laws
Sun, Jul 29, 2018Cases of self-defense aren't always simple -- especially in states with a "stand your ground" law. ...
Opinion: Health care CEOs should take a stand on gun control
Thu, Aug 22, 2019In the weeks following the 2018 Parkland, Florida, school shooting that claimed 17 lives, a deputy sheriff who was on site at the time was vilified for his failure to act in an emergency. ...
Trump threatens to increase tariffs on Chinese goods in escalating trade war
Sat, Aug 24, 2019President Donald Trump on Friday counterpunched against retaliatory tariffs announced by Beijing earlier in the day, pledging to hike the rates importers must pay on Chinese-made goods even higher. ...
Opinion: Trump's trade war with China will be worth the fight
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Biden poses hypothetical question about an Obama assassination
Sat, Aug 24, 2019During a town hall Friday afternoon, former Vice President Joe Biden asked a New Hampshire audience to imagine what it would have been like if Barack Obama had been assassinated when he became the Democratic nominee for president in 2008 and how it would've affected the country. ...
Cuomo: The President's mouth is a threat to this country
Sat, Aug 24, 2019CNN's Chris Cuomo gives his take on the Dow plunging after a series of tweets by President Trump regarding the US-China trade war. ...
Taxpayer Advocate Service Feed
TAS Tax Tip: It’s Time to Check Your Tax Withholding
Tue, Aug 20, 2019The Internal Revenue Service recently launched the new Tax Withholding Estimator, an expanded, mobile-friendly online tool designed to make it easier to have the right amount of tax withheld during the year. The new Estimator features include: plain language to improve comprehension; ability to move back and forth through the steps and correct previous entries and skip questions that don&rsquo...
Success Story: Taxpayer Advocate Service's Advocacy Helps Taxpayer Keep Housing Subsidy
Thu, Aug 15, 2019Every year, the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) helps thousands of people with tax problems. This story is only one of many examples of how TAS helps resolve taxpayer’s tax issues. All personal details are removed to protect the taxpayer’s privacy. TAS received a congressional inquiry where a taxpayer, living in a rural area, was unable to secure a tax account transcript. Without th...
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NTA Blog: NTA Farewell
Wed, Jul 31, 2019Subscribe to the NTA’s Blog and receive updates on the latest blog posts from National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson. Additional blogs from the National Taxpayer Advocate can be found at www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/blog Today is the last day of my tenure as the National Taxpayer Advocate. It has been a wild ride over these last 18 years. It will take me years to sort out what has gon...
NTA Blog: The Roadmap to the Roadmap: A Travelogue
Mon, Jul 29, 2019Subscribe to the NTA’s Blog and receive updates on the latest blog posts from National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson. Additional blogs from the National Taxpayer Advocate can be found at www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/blog On July 10th, my office released the 2019 Taxpayer Roadmap—a visual representation of the taxpayer’s journey through the tax system. I am enormously ...
Success Story: Taxpayer Advocate Service advocates for alternative approach to expense verification in correspondence audit
Thu, Jul 18, 2019Every year, the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) helps thousands of people with tax problems. This story is only one of many examples of how TAS helps resolve taxpayer’s tax issues. All personal details are removed to protect the taxpayer’s privacy. Audits can be a very scary and daunting task for taxpayers who travel for business. Recordkeeping requirements involve taxpayers keeping...
TAS TAX TIP: Filing Past Due Tax Returns
Fri, Jul 12, 2019Did you forget to file your 2018 tax return by April 15, 2019? Have you not filed tax returns for several years? If the answer is yes to either, here’s some information to help you catch up with your filing requirements. It’s important to file past due tax returns before the IRS does it for you (see Consequences of Not Filing below). First, figure out if you need to file a federal i...
Advocate Releases EITC Special Report, Taxpayer Journey Roadmap
Wed, Jul 10, 2019Learn more about the Taxpayers Journey Roadmap: taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/roadmap. National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson today released a special report on the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a call to action, with recommendations designed to increase the participation rate of eligible taxpayers and reduce overclaims by ineligible taxpayers. Also today, for the first time ever, th...
NTA Blog: Happy Fourth of July
Wed, Jul 03, 2019Subscribe to the NTA’s Blog and receive updates on the latest blog posts from National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson. Additional blogs from the National Taxpayer Advocate can be found at www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/blog So that our staff can enjoy the Independence Day festivities with family and friends, we are taking a break this week from posting our blog. We want to wish everyone ...
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