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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

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Albany City Commissioners have voted to collect the rental car excise tax for the municipal city limits.

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.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Updated with video; As delinquent child support cases mount in Georgia, officials say the burden often falls on the taxpayer.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Attorney General Sam Olens announced Wednesday via press release that an 18 month prosecution of an extensive tobacco trafficking ring spanning several counties has concluded with the prosecution resulting in the collection of more than $1.3 million in unpaid tobacco taxes and the sentencing of 49 defendants.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Monday morning William Ashbury, Chairman of the Dougherty County Board of Tax Assessors, requested that the Dougherty County board of commissioners supply funds to audit communication towers.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Last minute tax filers have untill midnight on April 15th to file their returns.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  Updated with video; It's crunch time for last minute tax filers as the march April 15 file deadline is just days away.

Saturday, April 06, 2013  Update with video; It is two weeks before tax day and the Internal Revenue Service is giving out tips for those who are in a rush to get their taxes done.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  Tax season is here and many southwest Georgia businesses are eligible to receive thousands in tax credits, except many don't know it.

Monday, April 01, 2013  In Monday's facebook story of the day you wanted to know what are some ways to protect your Identity during tax season.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  In Tuesday’s special called budget meeting, constitutional officers for the county reported that they are below budget.

Sunday, March 17, 2013  Updated with video; The Georgia Student Finance Commission met in Tifton this afternoon to aid students with filing their, "FAFSA" forms for tax season.