Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert W. Wood is a tax lawyer focusing on taxes and litigation. Tax penalty. Appointment of court punishment for non-payment of ...

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President Trump's settlement over the leak of his tax returns frees him and his company from any past IRS problems. Critics say that gives him a sweeping free pass from audits and tax penalties.

MINOT — As the implementation of a new 3% cap on local spending growth looms, you can tell which local governments have most abused their spending powers by the volume of the groaning about the cap ...

Real estate offers unique income and estate tax advantages, according to a UBS Wealth Management analysis. Strategies include depreciation, LLCs, self-directed IRAs, trusts, and more. Strict IRS rules ...

What does golf have to do with taxes? A lot, apparently. The Senate probe of the controversial PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger hearing is underway today, with the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. As the April 15 deadline for filing federal taxes approaches, many will stress over the complexities of filling ...