By David Cay Johnston April 6 (Reuters) - On March 28, the U.S. Justice Department sought to close a nationwide chain of income tax preparation shops it accuses of fraud. The action underscores the potential for abusive business practices that taxpayers face because Congress has failed to embrace technology that would eliminate most tax returns.
More Than 100 Million Unnecessary Tax Returns Filed Each Year
Reuters, Huffington Post: Business
Fri, 04/06/2012 - 9:00am
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