15+ hour, 56+ min ago  (150+ words) State and Local News that Matters Guilty Plea Entered in Massive Tax Fraud Case Concerns about large-scale fraud have been building across the country, with California often at the center of that conversation. Federal authorities recently announced a major development…...

17+ hour, 5+ min ago  (531+ words) Concerns about large-scale fraud have been building across the country, with California often at the center of that conversation. Federal authorities recently announced a major development in one such case: a Southern California man has pleaded guilty to his role…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (637+ words) French authorities agreed to help the U. S. crack down on tax evaders. But in doing so, people who just happened to be born on American soil face massive penalties and reams of red tape. Renaud knew that being born on the…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago  (479+ words) WEDOWEE " A state forensic audit has been completed on the Wedowee Utility Board. The audit was launched following a preliminary local audit report that flagged possible issues with the utility's bookkeeping. After nine weeks, Wedowee Utility Board chairman Barry Waldrep…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago  (69+ words) The move follows a challenge to the Johnson Amendment, which prohibits churches and charities from supporting or opposing political candidates. Treasury, IRS to Release Guidance on Political Expression by Religious Organizations The Johnson Amendment, which became law in 1954, prohibits tax-exempt…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago  (194+ words) Affected DHS employees now have until May 15 to file federal tax returns and pay any taxes owed without incurring penalties or interest, according to a Treasury news release. The extension is automatic and applies to personnel experiencing financial or administrative…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (467+ words) This is why Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent may well go down as the greatest Treasury Secretary of our lifetimes. Unlike the majority who have served in this cabinet position, Bessent is neither a figurehead nor there to maintain…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (262+ words) The Treasury Department will launch a new program Monday to reward fraud whistleblowers with up to 30% of fines of more than $1 million that are imposed on criminals, according to a report. The program includes tipsters of Medicaid and Medicare fraud,…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (259+ words) On Jan. 20, 2025, Trump signed an executive order calling for the elimination of all DEI programs and offices within the federal government. President Donald Trump took aim at diversity, equity and inclusion policies in federal contractors, issuing an executive order focused…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (366+ words) David Hunt of Arlington, Texas, received 92 months in federal prison. His son, Baylon Hunt, also from Arlington, was sentenced to 38 months. Baylon's half-brother, Corey Burt, formerly of Long Beach, Mississippi, received the longest term at 94 months. All three men were…...