Taxes Internal Revenue Service

  • IRS setting poor example?

    Why the IRS hands out bonuses to its employees, even those who may owe back taxes, with Grover Norquist, Americans for Tax Reform founder & president.

  • Some IRS employees not paying taxes? Still get bonuses

    A recent report shows that over 1,000 IRS employees with "federal tax compliance problems" received more than $1 million in bonuses. CNBC's Eamon Javers reports.

  • Tax fraud day?

    Tax day is here and while many are rushing to file on time, others are ready to fraudulently claim a refund.

  • Your odds of an IRS audit

    CNBC's Robert Frank and CNBC contributor Ben White take a look at what's likely to trigger an audit by the tax man.

  • Taxing times

    April 15th is just days away, but there's no need to panic. Personal Finance Correspondent Sharon Epperson shares her top tips for getting your taxes in on time and error-free.

  • Why we're not saving for college

    A new study found only half of parents with children under 18 years old are saving for college, and as CNBC's Sharon Epperson reports, most of them say it's because they don't have the money.

  • Money-saving advice for last minute tax filers

    There's one week to go before your federal taxes are due. Now, if you haven't done you 1040s yet, there's still some time and if you're a last-minute filer, Sharon Epperson has some money-saving advice on getting the most out of your return.

  • Incompetent tax preparers scourge of IRS

    A week before the April 15th deadline, Federal auditors have released a scathing report on the tax preparation industry, calling much of the industry incompetent and sometimes, crooked. NBC's Chris Clackum reports.

  • How to file a tax extension

    Think you will miss the April 15 deadline? Don't despair. File an extension to avoid penalties.

  • Anyone can be a tax preparer ... really!

    At a Senate hearing in Washington today, John Koskinen, IRS Commissioner, and Nina Olson, a national taxpayer advocate, urged Congress to pass a proposal that would allow the IRS to regulate all tax preparers.

  • Last minute tax tips for maximum returns

    It's getting down to the wire and your taxes are due soon. You don't want to miss out on important tax credits and deductions that can save you money. Sharon Epperson talks to Elda Di Re, a partner and tax leader at Ernst & Young, about retirement plan contributions, job-relaxed expenses, charitable donations and other tax moves that can help filers save money, even in the 11th hour.

  • September 15, 2008, the day the 150-year-old Lehman Brothers declared bankruptcy.

    Lehman Brothers may be long dead, but its assets continue to be a lucrative investment for hedge funds.

  • Northwestern University quarterback Kain Colter, No. 2, wears APU for "All Players United" on wrist tape as he scores a touchdown during an NCAA football game against Maine in Evanston, Ill.

    If the ruling on allowing Northwestern University football players to unionize stands all challenges, it may not be so easy to do.

  • Rep. Jordan: IRS needs a special prosecutor

    Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, discusses America's energy plan and his call for an independent special prosecutor to investigate the targeting of tax-exempt organizations by the IRS.

  • IRS position on bitcoin only positive: Pro

    CNBC's Jon Fortt and Jon Steinberg, BuzzFeed president & COO, discuss the decision of the IRS to treat bitcoin as a property, not a currency.

  • Andreessen calls bitcoin bulletproof, has words for Buffett

    CNBC's Josh Lipton reports from CoinSummit, the bitcoin conference in San Francisco, where Marc Andreessen shared some tough words on bitcoin and putting it to work.

  • IRS: Bitcoin is property, not currency

    CNBC's Eamon Javers reports the IRS is saying bitcoin should be treated as a property, not a currency.

  • Fraudsters have scammed thousands by posing as the US Internal Revenue Service and demanding money for unpaid taxes, said the IRS' watchdog.

  • Don't make these mistakes with your 401(k)

    For many people, most of their savings are tied up in their 401(k) where they think their money is safe and will continue to grow. CNBC's Sharon Epperson speaks with three top financial advisors about the most common mistakes people make with their 401(k) savings plans.

  • How to get tax questions answers fast

    The countdown to the April 15th tax filing deadline is on and the IRS is inundated with taxpayers' calls. CNBC's Sharon Epperson explains how you can get help -- fast.