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Yesterday at 3:11 PM  Court continued today for Dr. Robert B. Sperrazza after he was convicted in early June of three counts of felony tax evasion and two counts of currency structuring.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Michael J. Moore, United States Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia, has announced that 60-year-old Dr. Robert B. Sperrazza has been convicted of three counts of felony tax evasion and two counts of currency structuring.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Updated with video; The Colquitt County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing before their regular session Tuesday evening to allow the public to voice their opinions on the proposed budget

Thursday, May 30, 2013  On June 4th, the Georgia Supreme Court will hear the case between Turner County and three cities over the distribution of Local Option Sales Taxes.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Groups with tax-exempt status must have educational, charitable, religious or other charitable purposes and cannot be involved in elections or engage in substantial lobbying activity.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Tensions between libertarian-leaning and more mainstream Republicans were on vivid display Tuesday.

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.