The increase in e-filing is really being driven by people using their home computers. E-file is the safe, accurate way for taxpayers to quickly finish their taxes and get a refund. |
There are important public policy arguments to be made in favor of maintaining the privacy of corporate returns. Nevertheless, making corporate tax returns or a portion thereof public would likely improve compliance. I believe this idea merits debate. |
This is about fairness for taxpayers, ... People are entitled to deduct the real cost of operating a vehicle. We've responded to the recent gas price increases by making this special adjustment so taxpayers get the tax benefit they deserve. |
We saw a surge of e-filing at the end of the tax season, particularly with people using software on home computers. |
We want people to get the refunds they're entitled to. Taxpayers can't get a refund if they don't file a return. |
We want to make sure the stars 'walk the line' when it comes to these goodie bags. |
We're moving aggressively to reduce the tax gap, ... But no one should think we can totally eliminate the gap. That would take Draconian measures and make the government too intrusive. We have to strike the right balance. |
With many predicting a decline in gas prices over coming months, we will hold off on setting the 2006 rate until closer to January. |