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Section 1031 of the tax code allows taxpayers to enjoy a deferral from taxes if they relinquish business property in exchange for like-kind property. But just like most parts of the tax code, the rules get complex.

Many Americans have been under the misconception that income earned on foreign soil is not taxable here at home, especially if taxes are paid in the foreign country. And that's simply not true.

If you have ever received a letter from the IRS, chances are it left your head spinning. And for good reason.  

If you don’t feel like you have the time or resources to handle a matter with the IRS yourself, you can have someone step in and get the information necessary to help resolve the issue.

Constant neurotic fiddling of the tax code, and the push to turn the nation’s tax collector into a policy enforcer, is wrecking it for taxpayers.

The IRS accidentally deleted emails related to the investigation of former employee Lois Lerner, according to the Treasury Inspector General. 

The IRS statue of limitations may be a lot longer than you think. 

One group claims the IRS may have an "Israel Special Policy" under which applications from organizations holding political views than differ from the Obama Administration face tougher review. 

What IRS Budget Cuts? Federal Tax Revenues Are On Pace to Total $2.1 Trillion This Year.

IRS Hacking Scandal Highlights Agency’s Outdated Technology.

This year especially, when budget cuts have resulted in poor customer service, resolving issues with the IRS can be stressful and take much longer than anticipated.

At more than 75,000 pages, it can be hard to sort through the tax code to find your rights. But now the IRS has made it easier with the Taxpayer Bill of Rights.

The IRS could see a significant increase to its budget next year--and that can be good news for consumers. 

We can all agree that the tax code is over-the-top complicated and continues to get more complex with every year and every legislative session that passes. But taxpayers also play a role.

The IRS got mixed reviews this year from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.

Households making more than $200,000 most likely haven't been impacted by the new health insurance reform. But then will change in 2014 when some taxes kick in.

Graco is recalling millions of strollers because they could injure a child.

Let’s face it; inevitably there is always someone on your Christmas shopping list who is a tech geek.

It’s hard to ignore the convenience of gift cards.

The proportion of holiday shoppers who will buy from their laptop or mobile device is growing.