Seized Russian yacht faces sale over $600K monthly costs covered by taxpayers

The US government asked a judge to allow the sale, citing the fact that maintaining a Russian superyacht worth $300 million that was seized in 2022 is costing taxpayers $600,000 a month. . The hefty monthly fee includes $360,000 in payments to the 348-foot ship’s crew, plus $75,000 in fuel costs, waste removal and food […]
100 million taxpayers missed out on free tax filing program – syracuse.com

Written by Elizabeth Renter | Nerd Wallet There is a legitimate IRS program designed to allow 70% of taxpayers to file their federal income tax returns for free using online software. But the latest he IRS data shows hundreds of millions of people are not taking advantage of that benefit, potentially resulting in billions of […]
Joe Biden Wears Ukraine Tie, Pin While Selling $118B Bill to American Taxpayers

President Joe Biden, in a speech Tuesday, said while trying to sell U.S. taxpayers on a $118 billion “border security” bill that would spend $20 billion on border security and $60 billion in aid to Ukraine, He declared that he was wearing a tie and pin. “I’m wearing a Ukrainian tie and a Ukrainian pin, […]
Hackers are targeting tax pros: How that hurts taxpayers like you – USA TODAY

For most of us, a typical phishing scam begins with an urgent text or email from what appears to be a bank. Or the scammer hides behind his fake FedEx notification that there is a problem with the delivery. I haven’t received any messages from celebrities yet. But who could have imagined being fooled by […]
Illegals who caught bus out of NYC after attack on police may have gotten free ride from US taxpayers: sources

First appearance on Fox: The four men charged in Saturday’s attack on two NYPD officers apparently fled to California by bus, with taxpayers apparently paying for their tickets without their knowledge, law enforcement officials told Fox News Digital. Ta. The city and Mayor Eric Adams are struggling with the massive influx of illegal immigrants under […]
Nearly 1 in 5 eligible taxpayers don't claim this 'valuable credit,' IRS says – CNBC

Leila Bird | E+ | Getty Images But nearly 1 in 5 eligible taxpayers did not claim the EITC, with the average amount in 2022 being $2,541, IRS Commissioner Danny Wuerffel told reporters at a press conference last week. . “This is ‘a lot of money’ that millions of Americans are entitled to receive, but […]
IRS warns of new ‘scam mailing’ scheme to trick taxpayers

The Internal Revenue Service warned that thieves are using a new “scam email” scheme this tax season to trick taxpayers into handing over their bank account numbers and Social Security numbers. According to the IRS, the largest scam targeting approximately 162 million U.S. taxpayers “attempts to trick people into believing they owe a refund.” Victims […]
Atlantic Contributor Wants Taxpayers to Save Media from ‘Extinction Level Event’

extreme left Atlantic’s paul farhi is calling Taxpayers will work to save corporate media from an “extinction-level event.” Farhi was once a disgraced reporter for left-wing media. washington post.During a recent layoff at a failing company. post, Faruhi accepted the acquisition. Now, he believes the same people (you and me) that the corporate media insults, […]
New York Taxpayers On The Hook For Andrew Cuomo’s Legal Fees After State Failed To Obtain Convictions

New York state is using taxpayer funds to reimburse the legal costs of former Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who was accused but not convicted of multiple crimes, Politico reported Tuesday. Mr. Cuomo resigned in disgrace after Democratic Attorney General Letitia James announced his presidential bid in 2021. report Multiple sexual harassment allegations against him were […]
Taxes: IRS waives penalty for taxpayers with tax bills from 2020 and 2021 – AOL

Approximately 5 million taxpayers who are behind on their 2020 and 2021 taxes will have approximately $1 billion in penalties waived by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The IRS announced Penalty reduction In December, it targeted taxpayers who had unpaid taxes but were not sent automatic collection reminder notices during the pandemic. No notices were […]