/tags/internal-revenue-service-irs Internal Revenue Service (IRS) en-US Copyright �ʹ���ַ/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Wed, 06 May 2020 09:13:00 GMT /npr-news/2020-05-06/the-irs-sent-coronavirus-relief-payments-to-dead-people The IRS has delivered more than $207 billion in coronavirus relief payments to individual taxpayers, but some of the recipients of the relief checks are the bank accounts of people who have died. Wed, 06 May 2020 09:13:00 GMT /npr-news/2020-05-06/the-irs-sent-coronavirus-relief-payments-to-dead-people Tim Mak /npr-news/2020-04-09/irs-budget-cuts-staffing-challenges-create-coronavirus-payment-headaches Over the past 10 years, the IRS budget has been reduced by roughly 20%, leaving the agency with aging technology and forcing it to cut back on staff and training. Thu, 09 Apr 2020 09:00:00 GMT /npr-news/2020-04-09/irs-budget-cuts-staffing-challenges-create-coronavirus-payment-headaches Kelsey Snell /npr-news/2019-01-23/shutdown-squeezes-irs-workers-just-as-the-tax-filing-season-is-about-to-start Tax season is more stressful this year for filers and IRS workers alike, because of tax law changes and the partial government shutdown that has left the agency with roughly half its normal staff. Wed, 23 Jan 2019 21:21:00 GMT /npr-news/2019-01-23/shutdown-squeezes-irs-workers-just-as-the-tax-filing-season-is-about-to-start Yuki Noguchi /politics/2017-02-18/colorado-part-of-new-congressional-cannabis-caucus Citing the need for a “professional presentation” to Congress and the American people, Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-Calif.) announced the newly-formed… Sat, 18 Feb 2017 14:00:00 GMT /politics/2017-02-18/colorado-part-of-new-congressional-cannabis-caucus /business/2014-04-11/colorados-marijuana-industry-seeks-income-tax-reform The deadline to file income taxes is right around the corner. For many businesses, deductions on things like labor and rent help to keep tax bills low.… Fri, 11 Apr 2014 11:00:00 GMT /business/2014-04-11/colorados-marijuana-industry-seeks-income-tax-reform Grace Hood /npr-news/2014-03-25/irs-says-it-will-treat-bitcoins-as-property-not-currency This means any profits made on the currency will be taxed at the lower, capital-gains rate. The rule, however, also means investors have to keep extensive records. Tue, 25 Mar 2014 18:47:00 GMT /npr-news/2014-03-25/irs-says-it-will-treat-bitcoins-as-property-not-currency Eyder Peralta /politics/2014-02-17/same-sex-state-tax-bill-passes-house-heads-to-governor Having passed its third and final reading in the Colorado House, Senate Bill 19 now only awaits the Governor’s signature. The bill allows same-sex couples… Mon, 17 Feb 2014 20:50:56 GMT /politics/2014-02-17/same-sex-state-tax-bill-passes-house-heads-to-governor Nathan Heffel /npr-news/2013-09-23/irs-official-at-center-of-political-scandal-will-retire Lois Lerner, who admitted that her division had inappropriately singled out Tea Party and patriot groups requesting tax exemption, had been on paid leave since May. Mon, 23 Sep 2013 20:12:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-09-23/irs-official-at-center-of-political-scandal-will-retire Scott Neuman /2013-09-05/irs-to-count-automatic-gratuities-as-wages-not-tips The rule change, to be enforced beginning next year, will have an impact on restaurants that customarily add tips to the bill for large parties. Thu, 05 Sep 2013 16:11:00 GMT /2013-09-05/irs-to-count-automatic-gratuities-as-wages-not-tips Scott Neuman /npr-news/2013-08-29/irs-will-recognize-all-legal-same-sex-marriages The IRS says couples can begin filing taxes as married in 2013, and generally, same-sex couples could file amended returns for 2010, 2011 and 2012. Thu, 29 Aug 2013 18:41:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-08-29/irs-will-recognize-all-legal-same-sex-marriages Eyder Peralta