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Tuesday, June 18, 2013  Maple Medical Care Facility asked for nearly $500,000 of taxpayer money to solve a cash flow problem that came up late last year.

Friday, June 14, 2013  The payments will help local governments offset losses in property taxes due to nontaxable federal lands within their boundaries.

Monday, June 10, 2013  New legislation would give college graduates an income tax credit for their student loans if they stay in Michigan after graduation.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Groups with tax-exempt status must have educational, charitable, religious or other charitable purposes and cannot be involved in elections or engage in substantial lobbying activity.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Tensions between libertarian-leaning and more mainstream Republicans were on vivid display Tuesday.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Justice investigating IRS targeting of tea party; government watchdog blames lax management

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Acting IRS commissioner repeatedly failed to tell Congress that tea party groups were targeted

Monday, May 06, 2013  Senate to pass online sales tax bill in victory for national retailers; House fate uncertain

Friday, April 26, 2013  The Senate passed a bill Thursday imposing state and local sales taxes on Internet purchases, but opponents believe they can kill the bill in the House.

Monday, April 15, 2013  The Alpena Police Department is warning of a email scam that is claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  Three Traverse City residents are suing H&R Block for delayed tax returns. According to documents filed in federal court, the suit claims H&R Block improperly filled out a form used to claim educational credits.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Elaine Dawson of Bellaire was sentenced today in federal court for under-reporting her income to evade over $1 million in taxes.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Obama still betting on a big fiscal deal as automatic cuts kick in, but odds weigh against him

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Democrats and advocates for the poor are pushing to fully restore a Michigan tax credit for low-income earners.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Gunfight between Maserati and SUV on Las Vegas Strip causes fiery crash with taxi; 3 killed