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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 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

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  The United Way of Adams County is helping people with tax preparation as part of their VITA program.

Monday, January 14, 2013  The Fiscal Cliff deal didn't set the I.R.S. back as much as some feared.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012  For our Facebook Story of the Day for January 11, you may have unclaimed tax refund money just sitting there waiting for you and here's how you get your hands on it.

Tuesday, March 08, 2011  E-mails are being received that say you still owe the IRS and that if you fail to respond you will fined and face penalties.  This is a scam.

Monday, February 07, 2011  Authorities say Illinois' tax amnesty program this fall brought in more money than was expected, but they say it's not clear whether the money collected eventually would have been recorded anyway.

Thursday, November 18, 2010  Illinois residents who changed addresses this year may want to check with the Internal Revenue Service - the agency might have a check waiting.