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The most fascinating news from around the Web on May 17, 2013
William Shatner ‘Appalled’ IRS Spent $60,000 of Taxpayer Money on Star Trek Parody
“To boldly go where no government employee has gone before.”
From Bagels to Balloon Rides: The Weirdest State Taxes
Taxes are (almost) as integral to the dawn of spring as allergies and Easter egg hunts. Though a reality to all, federal taxes can present to many a hazy, stressful cloud of fear and dread. As the federal deadline looms (due on …
Sex Change Surgery Is Now Tax Deductible
Changing face on a prior ruling, the IRS deemed the surgery a medical necessity rather than a optional cosmetic procedure, allowing patients to recoup some costs on their taxes.
IRS Says Fliers Won’t Get Tax Refunds from FAA Shutdown
For fliers hoping to capitalize on the FAA shutdown and its resulting “tax holiday,” the IRS has some disappointing news.
The IRS Wants Its Share of BP’s Oil Spill Claims
Even the Gulf-of-Mexico mess can’t bite the taxpayer dust.