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February 7, 2012



IRS audits of higher income taxpayers increase...

Auto/ truck maximum values updated for 2012 cents-per-mile/fleet-average valuation...

Tax gap grows to $450 billion; compliance rate holds steady...

IRS eliminates tort test for exclusion of personal injury/sickness damages...

IRS relief for IRA owners entering into broker indemnification agreements...

IL - Credit not applicable to deferred property tax payments...

IN - Extension guidance updated...

IA - Military pay exclusion rules and other provisions amended...

MO - Taxability of textbooks included in tuition discussed...

NE - Department reminds taxpayers of form due dates, e-filing...

OH - InvestOhio program registration period begins...

WI - Subtraction for child and dependent care expenses discussed...

WI - Budget bill creates exemptions, makes other changes...