IRS And Taxes

The Internal Revenue Service has stepped up audits of taxpayers on both ends of the earning curve, including a 33 percent jump in audits for those earning between $1 million and $5 million per year. Audits of those in the lowest bracket – taxpayers reporting no taxable income – doubled over 2008. Details of the increased scrutiny [...]  

1. State sales taxes 2. Reinvested dividends 3. Out-of-pocket charitable contributions. 4. Student-loan interest paid by Mom and Dad. 5. Moving expenses  

Tax debt relief requires proactive actions on the part of the taxpayerBatchBuzz (satire)This gives you temporary tax debt relief. It means you can easily handle the notice this time as you already know what information IRS is looking for. ...and more »  

When it comes to saving for retirement, there are a lot of different options out there. One of the challenges with planning for retirement is understanding taxes. What will taxes be like when you retire? If retirement is still a few decades away, that's a hard question to answer. So, to help minimize the impact of an uncertain future when it comes to taxes, you can use a Roth IRA. Unlike a Traditional IRA or 401(k) plan that gives you a...  

Not much has changed for the tax code in 2009, but your own financial picture may have changed. So you may be eligible for credits and deductions that you weren't eligible for in the past.  

"Where's my money?" Find out with this FREE IRS Refund Status Tool. That's what most folks want to know from the IRS after they've filed their annual tax forms.Contributor: M. KayoPublished: Mar 15, 2010  

Building an emergency fund is one of the critical first steps to personal financial success. With that in mind, a reader named LG recently wrote in with a question about using a Roth IRA as an emergency fund: I know you’ve written a lot about emergency funds, but my question is can a Roth IRA serve [...]  

The IRS estimates that 20 to 25 percent of qualifying taxpayers miss out on thousands of dollars every year because they fail to claim their Earned Income Tax Credit.The EITC is a refundable credit, meaning that you can get money back from the IRS even if you owe no federal income tax or had no tax ...  

Year after year when tax time comes around new articles pop up touting this or that tax break that you might miss. There's lots of lamenting about having to file, yet all the moaning and groaning really is for naught. Tax filing should be easy!Contributor: Allana Calhoun (Tink)Published: Mar 16, 2010  

CNM News NetworkIf it feels like your tax refund's poky, you're not aloneUSA TodayLast year's economic stimulus package provided most taxpayers with a tax credit of $400, or $800 for married couples. The IRS adjusted its withholding ...Tax Deadline for Small Businesses Just Around the CornerMyBankTracker.comNew $2500 tax credit available to college studentsColorado Dailyall 181 news articles »  

Preparing taxes is nobody's idea of a good time, but for most taxpayers, there's a payoff: a sizable refund check. This year, though, residents of several states will have to wait up to five months to receive their state tax refunds because of budget shortfalls.  

BY JOHN WAGGONER If you're thinking of starting a Roth, good for you. It's a great idea. When you open a Roth, the earnings on your investments are free from taxes when you start withdrawals at retir...  

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It's that time of the year again. Homeowners: as you're getting ready to prepare your tax returns, be sure to read up on these tax deductions. After all, did you know that over a million Americans overpay their taxes by an estimated $945 million every year? See, bet you're glad to have found this article now. Here are the top ten tax deductions you should know about. Related posts:Last Minute Tax Tips and Deductions for Homeowners...  

Doing your taxes is tedious, but new web tools can help make the process easier and more accurate. Free online filing tools are provided by H Block, TaxAct, and TurboTax. These companies offer online filing for basic federal tax returns. That means no forms, no mailing; it's all done via computer. And submission is faster than mail and it's easier to track your return status. Tax - TurboTax - H Block - United States...  

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A record number of the 142 million tax returns filed in 2008 resulted in no tax payment, according to a Tax Foundation analysis of IRS data. That means the tax filers got back every dollar that had been withheld from their paychecks, and often more. Roughly 51.6 million tax returns, or 36.3 percent, were filed by such "nonpayers," people whose exemptions, deductions and credits wiped out any federal income tax due. A family of four earning...  

Expecting a tax refund from the IRS this year? Still haven't recieved it? If so, here are a few things you should know about checking the status of your refund once you have filed your federal tax return.Contributor: AristaPublished: Mar 15, 2010  

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BOISE -- The account that Idaho uses to pay tax refunds has been drained. Gov. Butch Otter is holding an emergency meeting at 2 p.m. to replenish it with $30 million from the state general fund. Otherwise, taxpayers due money back from Idaho wouldn't get a dime. The fund neared zero in two of the last three years, resulting in transfers. But this is the first time the state Board of Examiners has been forced to hold an emergency meeting to...  

As 2009 earnings statements are received, many citizens who expect a refund will rush to file their taxes. For many, tax season is a welcome time that leads to extra cash. Yet as eager as tax filers may be to receive refunds, there are also seasonal businesses just as eager to take a portion of those same funds.  

To the Editor: The end of tax season is a month away and many Ohioans are scrambling to get their taxes done. Through a joint effort between the Lorain County EITC Coalition, the Ohio Benefits Bank and the United Way of Greater Lorain County anyone with an adjusted gross income of $57,000 or less a year is eligible for free tax preparation assistance. A group of trained Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Ohio Benefits Bank counselors...  

H&R Block At Home Premium includes everything you need to easily complete your federal and state taxes, plus five free federal e-files Ideal for homeowners, investors, rental property owners, and self-employed Schedule C filers Easily import W-2, 1099, and data from last year’s return; quickly import data from TaxCut, TurboTax, Quicken, and Microsoft Money software Guidance for reporting [...]  

PICKERINGTON, Ohio, March 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is reminding riders that they may be eligible for a federal tax deduction on their 2009 taxes if they bought a new motorcycle last year. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act—a landmark $78  

The Internal Revenue Service is assisting homeowners. Although the effect of this help is really only marginal, it still helps those taxpayers who pay real-estate tax, whether state or local. A quick primer on real-estate tax, for the uninitiated: The... Continue reading this article, and get more legal news and information, at FindLaw.com.  

The Senate vote Wednesday approving a bill extending numerous tax breaks included a provision important to Texas that continues the deductibility of state sales taxes on income tax returns for another year.  

The Senate voted Wednesday to extend a host of elements of last year's economic stimulus measure, including help for the jobless and allowing Washington residents to deduct sales tax expenses from federal income taxes.  

IRS offers tax debt reliefKGO-TVIf you cannot afford to pay your taxes, Uncle Sam actually wants to give you a break. There is news of some possible relief from the Internal Revenue ...and more »  

Did you know that you could deduct your higher education expenses as "business expenses," under certain circumstances?  A nurse won against the IRS for higher education tax deductions she took in her income tax returns. Here's the surprising part -- she... Continue reading this article, and get more legal news and information, at FindLaw.com.  

A property tax initiative was announced Thursday by state Sen. James Seward, R-Milford. If passed, the “Homeowners Protection and Property Tax Rebate Act” will provide a property tax rebate for every middle-class homeowner, Seward said in a media release. It includes a cap on property taxes and significant mandate relief.  

I saw in the federal tax booklet that you can claim our contributions into our IRA or 401k's for 2007? However, how to we get a form stating our contributions? Or, do we go by the amount listed on our pay stubs? Related Posts401k Rollover to Roth IRA Tax Question?Will I need to claim my 401k [...]  

NLS has been informed by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Alternative Media Center that it will not provide IRS tax documents in braille for automatic distribution to libraries. A current list of accessible tax products is available by download. Individuals may also order hard-copy braille and large print documents by calling the IRS toll-free number 1-800-829-3676. For [...]  

Starting this year, higher income earners are able to convert their traditional IRA to a Roth for the first time since the Roth IRA was created in 1997. (Taxpayers with less than $100,000 in modified adjusted gross income don't have to wait until 2010 — they can convert anytime.) The Roth conversion opportunity is not limited to traditional IRAs — an eligible rollover distribution of a portion or all of the assets in any employer provided tax...  

#taxes Knowing that you're getting a federal tax refund is awesome, but the wait for it to land in your bank account or mailbox can be maddening. Finance blog Get Rich Slowly show us how to check the status of your refund anytime. More »  

Every year, normal due date for filling income tax return is April 15. However, if you don't have all the necessary information to file your income tax return, you may complete a Form 4868 and submit it to the IRS electronically for a 6-month extension.Contributor: Christina PomoniPublished: Mar 12, 2010  

For some people the hardest part of doing their income taxes is waiting for their refund. That's not too surprising since the average tax refund for the 2008 tax season was more than $1440, according to the Canada Revenue Agency. If you're one of those early filers anxiously waiting for your refund, you may have to be patient a little while longer. The Canada Revenue Agency says they don't even start processing Canadian income tax...  

From now through early April, Tighten the Belt will offer an update on many popular federal income tax deductions. The 2009 homebuyer credit breaks down as follows: Up to $8,000 for first-time buyers for purchases made through April 30, 2010. Up to $6,500 for longtime homeowners for purchases made Nov. 7, 2009 to April 30, 2010. To qualify, the home must be a primary residence. The credit begins phasing out for married couples filing...  

IRS Has $1.3 Billion for People Who Have Not Filed a 2006 Tax Return Source: Internal Revenue Service Unclaimed refunds totaling more than $1.3 billion are awaiting nearly 1.4 million people who did not file a federal income tax return for 2006, the Internal Revenue Service announced today. However, to collect the money, a return for [...]  

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George Spritzer submits: Starting in 2010, the income limit for converting a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA has been removed. Before this year, only those people with modified adjusted gross income of $100,000 or below could convert. It is generally favorable to convert at least some money to a Roth this year if: You expect to pay higher taxes in the future. For example, if you own a traditional IRA with $3 million or more, it is quite likely...  

“Here’s something you don’t hear every day: The Internal Revenue Service wants to give some of you money. The agency issued a notice Tuesday saying that about 22,200 Tennesseans will lose income tax refunds with a median estimated value of $598 if they don’t file a 2006 income tax return by April 15. The IRS [...]  

Nothing is certain but death, taxes and, now, fake IRS refund notices.An e-mail scam going around shows a copy of the real Internal Revenue Service logo and contains official-sounding language.Read more on NewsOK.com  

Federal income tax withholding is based on a "pay as you go" system. How can you determine your correct rate of withholding? What happens if you are underwithheld? Who withholds taxes if you are self-employed?Contributor: James SkyePublished: Feb 23, 2010  

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 23, 2010) - The following information is being provided to assist U.S. individual unitholders of Peyto Energy Trust ("Peyto") (TSX:PEY.UN) in reporting distributions received from Peyto during 2009 on their Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") Form 1040 - U.S. Individual Income Tax Return ("Form 1040") for 2009.  

IRA deductions - The maximum deduction per year for an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) is $5,000 for 2009. Individuals 50 and older can make an additional catch-up contribution of up to $1,000. You can still reduce your taxes through an IRA contribution. Contributions made up to the return due date, without extensions, are treated as made on the last day of 2009.Student loan interest - If you qualified for and have paid interest on...  

Who is really doing your taxes? You put your trust in your preparer, but what if they haven't been properly instructed on how to deal with your particular situation? This may be the case with H Block seasonal preparers.Contributor: Rebecca SmithersPublished: Mar 03, 2010  

It can be confusing as to what form to use to file your federal taxes, and what goes where on each of those forms. For individual filers, you will be using a 1040, 1040-A or 1040-EZ. Here is what you will need to know in order to choose the correct form.Contributor: James SkyePublished: Mar 04, 2010  

If you are planning to file a tax return with the IRS, then there is a good chance you will be eagerly awaiting a refund. If so, here are 10 facts regarding refunds that you should be aware of.Contributor: James SkyePublished: Mar 09, 2010  

If you want to take a deduction on last year's federal income tax return for donations made this year for Haiti relief, time is about to run out. The deduction must be made by midnight, or you'll have to wait until 2011 to claim it on your 2010 taxes.  

In 2009, about 95 million people (about 31% of the U.S. population) filed their taxes electronically, a route which has numerous benefits: You can submit your taxes at any hour of the day, receive confirmation of receipt within 48 hours, and get your refund money within ten days via direct deposit.  

H&R Block Inc. fell the most in the S&P 500. The tax preparer was downgraded to “market perform’’ from “outperform’’ by Oppenheimer & Co., which cited concerns about the current tax season. Analyst Scott Schneeberger said consumers, worried about the weak economy, are looking for ways to trim costs, including preparing their taxes themselves instead of paying a fee to ...  

W2 Mate, W2 / 1099 processing software, gives QB users an affordable solution for paper print & IRS electronic reporting of QuickBooks 1099 and W-2 tax forms. W2 Mate can e-file QuickBooks 1099's with IRS FIRE System & W2's through SSA EFW2 format.  

In 1992, the 400 highest income earners in the United States earned 0.52% of the nation's aggregate adjusted gross income. In 2007, they earned 1.59% of the nation's aggregate adjusted gross income, more than three times as large as a share of the pie. In 1992, these high income earners paid an average of 26.4% of the AGI in taxes. By 2007, that had fallen to 16.6%. Only 71 members of the Flush 400 paid 25% of more of their AGI in federal...  

NY1Leaving Money on the Table With the IRSNew York Times (blog)... people who didn't file a federal income tax return in 2006. These taxpayers have until this April 15 to file a 2006 return and claim their money. ...NYC Cracks Down on Income Tax Preparer RALsWebCPAMichigan residents who didn't file 2006 income tax return still have time to ...Michigan Business Review - MLive.comIncome Tax Advance Loans—Are Refund Anticipation Loans Paying Off...  

Review: TurboTax ItsDeductible and H Block DeductionPro TurboTax ItsDeductible and H Block DeductionPro are two free online tools to help you value your charitable donations. While they're available year-round, they're particularly useful now. You can take advantage of them whether you use software to prepare the rest of your taxes or not. You'll only need to complete a short registration...  

We know, tax time is the pits, but if it makes you feel better, we did ours six times while researching the pros and cons of TurboTax (Windows | Mac | Online ), Tax Act (Windows | Online ), and H Block At Home (Windows | Mac | Online ), formerly called H Block Tax Cut. So we know a thing or three about taxes. (And we hate them six times more ... (Read on Source)  

Police are searching for a tax preparer who is suspected of stealing an Arroyo Grande resident’s identity in order to collect bogus tax refunds. [TimesPressRecorder] The suspect, the former owner of Exact Tax in Grover Beach, filed amended returns for at least one of his clients, to whom the IRS dolled out additional refunds. The tax [...]  

While a lot of your probably haven’t filed your taxes yet — neither have we — many others have. It’s therefore likely that people are starting to wonder when they’ll receive their refund. How to check the status of your refund The good news is that IRS has a refund hotline (800–829–1954) as well as an online [...]  

FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Americans are continuing their frugal ways at tax time, with the majority of middle-class consumers planning to put their refunds towards savings and paying down debt , according to the First Command Financial Behaviors Index™. The Index’s February survey reveals that 78 percent of middle-class Americans who have received or expect to receive a tax refund plan to put these dollars toward savings and...  

It is, unfortunately, that time of year again. If you're thinking about buying tax software from TurboTax or H Block, or using their free online deduction tools, the New York Times and Consumer Reports have done the legwork in comparing the two.The Times considers TurboTax and H Block at Home as ease of mind purchases for those with taxes that aren't quite corporate enough to warrant a full-fledged accountant, but not so simple as to require...  

Every year, the IRS shares statistics of how many returns are filed on paper and how many are filed electronically. Last year, tax year 2008, 90 million individual tax returns were filed electronically. While that number seems large, that means 40 million individual tax returns are still filed manually... on paper... and mailed through the postal system. While that probably makes the postmaster very happy, it's not good for you or the IRS.  

A Joliet man says he needed cash -- fast. He paid the fees for a tax loan, signed over his rights to his IRS check, but then he says he didn't get the check the tax preparer was supposed to give him -– that is, until 2 Investigator Dave Savini got involved.  

TaxMasters, Inc., the industry-leading tax masters who deal with a multiplicity of IRS tax problems by leveraging the company’s vast expertise accrued from the daily handling of growing demand for IRS tax relief services, held a conference call for investors Thursday, February 25, 2010. Founder, President and Chairman of TAXS, Patrick Cox used the call [...]  

If you can barely scrounge up enough cash to pay the bills, saving for retirement might be relegated to your good-intentions list. But with the nation deeply in debt and concerns mounting about Social Security and Medicare, Americans are going to need more than good intentions to secure their future. And your tax return, of all places, might help you get there.  

W2 Mate, 1099 electronic filing software, allows business filers and accountants to meet IRS 1099 E-File requirements by providing a powerful solution for electronic reporting of 1099-MISC, 1099-INT, 1099-DIV and 1099-R .  

The IRS had nothing on irate investors Wednesday, when shares of H Block were under harsh review after a troubling profit warning. Kansas City-based H Block ( HRB - news - people ) announced that its usually busy tax season is getting hammered by the recession and consumers? switch to... MarketWatch - H Block shares fall, firm to miss targets  

Q: I want to do my taxes this year on my computer. Which software do you recommend? A: TurboTax (TurboTax.com) practically owns the market for tax-preparation software, so it's a safe bet - sort of like picking the poodle to win the toy group at the... Tax - TurboTax - Tax preparation - Accounting - United States  

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intuit Inc. (Nasdaq:INTU) today released the first of three season-to-date updates for its fiscal year 2010 consumer tax products. Through Feb. 13, total TurboTax federal units increased 11 percent over the same period last year. As part of the company’s second-quarter earnings announcement, Intuit today also raised its full-year Consumer Tax revenue guidance to 8 to 12 percent, up from 5 to 9 percent...  

... deduct charitable contributions on their 2009 state income taxes instead of waiting until next year. It applies to donations made between Jan. 11 and March 1. It also lets corporations deduct donations to Haiti from corporate franchise taxes.  

New York – Unclaimed refunds totaling more than $87 million are awaiting 76,700 New Yorkers who did not file a federal income tax return for 2006, the Internal Revenue Service announced Tuesday. To collect the money, a return for 2006 must be filed no later than Thursday, April 15, 2010. The IRS estimates that the median [...]  

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Bigger standard deduction makes itemizing less attractive Should you itemize when you prepare your 2009 income taxes? Maybe not. Even if you've done it for years, there are more reasons than ever this year to consider the standard deduction. For one, that deduction got fatter: It's now $11,400 for married couples filing jointly, $8,350 for heads of household, and $5,700 for single people...  

H&R Block At Home Deluxe includes everything you need to easily complete your federal and state taxes, plus five free federal e-files. With a new, easy-to-use interface, H&R Block At Home Deluxe searches for hundreds of deductions to get customers the biggest refund.Ideal for homeowners and investors, the program includes personalized tax guidance and features available only from H&R Block, such as built-in expertise and audit support with...  

Unclaimed refunds totaling more than $40 million are awaiting nearly 42,800 people in Michigan who did not file a federal income tax return for 2006, the Internal Revenue Service announced Tuesday.  

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Yahoo! I just completed my taxes and business deductions for 2009 and am relieved I had enough deductions to reduce my taxes significantly. I also had capital losses I could use when I sold my gold coins for a loss the same year. The deduction is $3,000!Yesterday I was about to drop the returns in the mail without the capital loss deduction when it suddenly dawned on me as I headed out the  

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Unclaimed refunds totaling nearly $19.8 million are awaiting more than 22,000 Tennesseans who did not file a federal income tax return for 2006, the Internal Revenue Service announced.  

Unclaimed refunds totaling more than $10 million dollars are awaiting 9,500 people in Hawaii who did not file a federal income tax return for 2006, the Internal Revenue Service said today.  

IRS Tax Attorneys I. Introduction Before delving into the discussion about the functions of IRS Tax Attorneys, it is significant for one to gain an understanding on the concepts and issues relevant to the subject matter at hand. For this reason, I have included herein brief discussions on the nature of IRS and the definition of 'Offer in Compromise' (OIC). Moreover, I tackled some issues concerning the possible IRS abuses. The factual...  

Preparing your own taxes requires the stamina of cross-country skiing, the finesse of ice dancing and the courage of the halfpipe. Tax-preparation software can make the task less arduous, but which program to choose?  

IRS officials said the 2006 returns cannot be filed electronically, but "taxpayers can speed up their refunds by choosing to have them deposited directly into a checking or savings account.'' However, refunds will not be sent if taxpayers still owe ...  

Although the tax-filing deadline is two months away, it always seems to be here before you know it. Here are the Internal Revenue Service’s top five tips to help your tax-filing process run more smoothly this year. read more  

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IRS Has $4.2 Million for Rhode Island Taxpayers Who Have Not Filed a 2006 Tax Return Providence - Unclaimed refunds totaling more than $4.2 million are awaiting 4,300 Rhode Island taxpayers who did not file a federal income tax return for 2006, the ...  

Among the many good things in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (the economic stimulus package) is a change in the Child Tax Credit that puts money in the pockets of low-wage parents. The Child Tax Credit is partially refundable. This means that filers can get a check from the IRS even if they owe no federal income tax. But they have to earn a minimum amount to qualify, and the tax credit phases in from this minimum. Under the 2001...  

The big innovation this year is the ability to download directly from Amazon! I followed the directions in the Amazon Software Download store and downloaded the Downloader first. I then clicked the "Download" button for this title. ...  

WASHINGTON -- Underpay your taxes, and you could receive a sternly worded letter from the IRS with ominous references to "interest," "penalties" and possibly, "incarceration." But if you overpay, it's unlikely that the IRS will send you a check or ...  

The Illinois CPA Society Offers Six 2009 Tax Filing Tips for the Under 30 Crowd CHICAGO, March 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Filing taxes for the first time after landing a "real" job can be daunting. Or trying to piece together the details of all the ...  

April 15 is approaching and for Americans that means filing your tax return. You can make filing simple and get help with the process, yet avoid buying tax-preparation programs, services or paying for e-filings -- if you know where to look. Start at www.irs.gov. The website includes information on Free File, an online free federal income tax preparation and filing program provided by the IRS and a group of tax-software companies...  

IRS Refund Status – How Much Money Will Your Free Online Income Tax Return ...What America Is Searching (blog)With this being the case many people would like to know how much money their free online income tax return will provide them. There are some companies, ...and more »  

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Here in the U.S., the deadline for filing our tax returns is a little less than two months away (April 15th, for those of you don’t know.) And the folks at H&R Block have set up a website and produced a free iPhone app to answer IRS tax questions. It’s similar to our own MakeUseOf [...]  

member of the Georgia General Assembly has still not filed state income taxes for ... current with their tax returns." Revenue Commissioner Graham then hand delivered a second list to House Ethics Committee Chairman Rep. Joe Wilkinson (R-Sandy ...  

If you're multitasking with your investments, however, first check to see whether you're eligible to contribute to a Roth IRA before assuming that a taxable account is the best, most flexible receptacle for your savings. (Single income tax filers ...  

Conaway helping promote online Free File income tax preparationBrownwood BulletinThe public-private partnership IRS Free File Alliance that makes free online income tax preparation software available to ...and more »  

March 17, 2010 -- HSAcenter.com unveiled new resources for consumers looking for affordable health insurance & tax savings. Consumers can see firsthand if an HSA can...  

March 11, 2010 -- Companies with overseas operations or transactions -- especially small, privately held ones -- are now a key target for U.S. tax authorities, says...  

March 16, 2010 -- First Quantum Minerals Ltd. ("First Quantum" or the "Company") (TSX: FM)(LSE: FQM) will pay a final dividend of Cdn $0.512 per share in respect of...  

March 10, 2010 -- Why should business owners take the issue of unpaid payroll taxes so seriously? The consequences of willfully withholding payroll tax payments to...  

March 15, 2010 -- The Zweig Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ZF) announced that its first quarterly distribution for 2010 will be $0.096 per share, payable on April 26, 2010, to...  

March 14, 2010 -- THE EU has been accused of conning Ireland after unveiling plans for a common Europe-wide corporation tax rate - just months after vowing the...  

First-time buyers faced UK house prices that were 8.9% higher in January than a year earlier, government figures show.  

Japan's economy grew by less than first estimated in the final quarter of 2009, revised government figures show.  

US regulators have unveiled the nation's first plan to give every American super-fast broadband by 2020.