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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

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Senator Darwin Booher is offering free tax preparation guides to northern Michigan residents on his website.

Friday, February 08, 2013  As Governor Snyder unveiled his nearly $51 billion budget Thursday night, some of his proposals aren't sitting well with Northern Michigan folks -- specifically his plan to increase the fuel tax. The majority of people 7&4 spoke with said it's just more pain at the pump.

Friday, January 18, 2013  William Edward Lowder, 57, of Williamsburg, Michigan, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud and one count of filing a false federal income tax return, U.S. Attorney Patrick A. Miles, Jr. announced today.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Gov. Rick Snyder wants to boost vehicle license fees and tax motor fuels at the wholesale level to raise billions of dollars for repairing Michigan's ailing roads and bridges.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  The 911 call has been released in the death of 18-year-old Jeremy Schweirking, who was killed after he stole a taxi and crashed into a light pole over the weekend.