Harris County
Sunnyside residents get help with tax, housing, loan questions
Posted on · Dozens of individuals were able to communicate directly with congressional caseworkers regarding social security, IRS, Medicare and Veterans’ assistance.
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Politics
Second Baptist Church receives blowback over politically charged sermon
Posted on · A University of Houston law professor said comments made by Rev. Ed Young, who criticized "left-wing progressives" and encouraged congregants to "throw those bums out of office," are unlikely to put the church at risk of losing its tax-exempt status with the IRS.
News
Imelda Recovery Resources Include Federal Aid, Tax Filing Extension, Unemployment Benefits
Posted on · FEMA is accepting applications for individual assistance. It can provide funds for home repairs and some medical expenses.
News
It’s Tax Day And The IRS’ Online Payment Service Is Down
Posted on · The Internal Revenue Service's online payment tool is "currently unavailable," as a note on the site informs users ahead of the midnight filing deadline. The IRS acknowledges "technical difficulties."
News
As Tax Day Approaches, Watch Out For Phone Scammers
Posted on · The IRS estimates that more than $65 million has been lost to phone tax scammers in the past five years. The calls are most common during tax season in March and April.
News
IRS Raises Awareness About Tax Data And Identity Theft
Posted on · In advance of the 2018 filing season, the IRS is working with state revenue officials, software providers and tax preparers to combat identity theft. But there are steps that individuals can take to protect themselves from identity thieves.
News
Trump Limits IRS Action Over Church Political Activity
Posted on · President Trump signs an executive order on religious freedom allowing tax exempt groups to endorse political candidates
Bauer Business Focus
With Tax Day Around The Corner, Nonprofit Helps Houstonians Prepare Their Returns
Posted on · BakerRipley’s tax centers are open late through Tax Day.
Affordable Care Act
For Fourth Year Of Affordable Care Act, Feds Will Focus On Young Adults
Posted on · Federal health officials will roll out new strategies over the coming months to convince more young adults to enroll in health insurance in 2017.
Full Show
Your Tax Questions and Loreena McKennitt: Thursday’s Show (March 3, 2016)
Posted on · The April 15 tax deadline is just over a month away. Tax time always tends to add some stress to our lives. Preparing your taxes, after all, can be complicated, but Houston Matters is here to help! On this edition of the program, we welcome your questions for CPA Craig Shenkman. He’s a partner with […]
News
Video: What The IRS Wants You To Know About Scams
Posted on · One tip: The Internal Revenue Service does not make threatening phone calls.
Bauer Business Focus
Bauer Business Focus: David Gair On Avoiding ‘IRS’ Telephone Scammers
Posted on · Phone scams involving fake IRS agents are at an all-time high.
News
With Another Tax Season Comes Another Round Of Tax Scams
Posted on · With just a little more than three weeks left until the federal tax return filing deadline, the Internal Revenue Service is warning people not to fall victim to the latest tax scams.
Business
Declining Resources Mean IRS Will Pursue Fewer Audits This Year
Posted on · Budget cuts sent audit rate to a seven year low in 2013.
Houston Matters
Your Tax Questions Answered
Posted on · The attribution may be to Benjamin Franklin, or Daniel Defoe before him, but the sentiment endures: There truly is nothing as certain in this world as “death and taxes.” We’ll save talking about death for another day. These six weeks or so before April 15 always tend to add a little bit of stress to […]