Joyce writes: "SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Internal Revenue Service wants to keep closer watch on the tax preparation industry and plans to require all paid tax preparers who prepare and sign federal tax returns to register for a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN). Tax preparer registration to obtain a PTIN is set to begin in mid-September. In addition to the PTIN requirement, the IRS plans ..."

The Internal Revenue Service plans to do more to ensure that tax-exempt political organizations fully report their contributions and expenditures to the IRS on time, according to a new government report.

The Internal Revenue Service will answer questions and help taxpayers with problems at its open house on Saturday.

I found this video and thought I would pass it along.

Mark wrote:

I came across this post Wednesday.

"Investigators with the IRS say three Washington state real-estate developers - including a former state senate candidate - failed to report nearly $25 million in income."

Would anyone care to comment?

Dustin Wrote: Here's one for you - "The IRS claims in District Court that three developers conspired to conceal their income by overstating business expenses, underreporting income and moving money among dozens of bank accounts in the U.S. and Australia."

This is the latest news as of August 25th.

"The U.S. Internal Revenue Service has announced the availability of a new job search tool on YouTube that is dedicated to helping job seekers learn about employment opportunities at the IRS. read more"

I'll post more if I find anything else out.

WWW.NYPOST.COM writes: "A former Lower East Side hipster who moved to the city from Spain owes the IRS a whopping $172 million in back taxes, according to a new report. A federal tax lien filed last month against Marcos Esparza Bofill, who the Internal Revenue Service claims in documents owes the feds..."

I found this posted at RSS.THESMOKINGGUN.COM on Wednesday.

"Agency files huge lien against ex-Alphabet City man A garage music fan who came to New York City to try his hand at day trading is now on the hook for a massive tax bill, according to federal records. Esparza Bofill Tax Lien Special Assignment Is this a Featured Item?:? Featured 2 Is this a TSG Favorite?:? No read more"