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IRS Accused of Backdating Penalty Approvals in Crackdown on Conservation Easement Tax Breaks
Court filings show that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has been accused by three Georgia businesses of backdating proposed penalty approvals for improperly claimed tax breaks on conservation deals.
US Knocked Out of Women’s World Cup on Dramatic Penalties
The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team was knocked out of the Women’s World Cup after being beaten by Sweden 4–5 on penalties after the teams were locked at 0–0 at the end of extra time on Sunday.
NYC Council Wants Heavier Penalties For Hit-and-Run Drivers
NEW YORK—The New York City Council committee on transportation held a public hearing on Wednesday to introduce two bills: one to enact more severe penalties against hit-and-run drivers and the other to require warning signs, posted in the city’s taxi and livery cabs, of the penalties for assaulting drivers.
