Topic: Internal Revenue Service

Is it a tax or a penalty? Obama and Romney struggle to define aspect of healthcare law.

Obama's health care law is closely modeled on the universal-coverage plan Romney achieved as Massachusetts governor. That plan contains a penalty for noncompliance similar to the one in the federal law upheld by the court last week.

Peter Madoff, Bernie's brother, pleads guilty to fraud

How Obama, Romney are spinning court's health-care ruling

Tax VOX Verdict’s in: SCOTUS upholds passel of health care tax provisions

The Simple Dollar Retirement: What's the best investment option?

Robert Reich Just like us: Why Republicans worry about corporate feelings

Latin America Monitor The Zetas: Coming to a racetrack near you

Zimmerman's wife charged: What does it mean for his defense?

Trayvon Martin case: George Zimmerman's wife accused of perjury (+video)

The Simple Dollar 401(k) plan: Is it ever a good idea to make an early withdrawal?

If elected, Romney millions will go in blind trust

Robert Reich In the age of super PACS, campaign dollars are becoming harder to trace

Opinion 4 ways Congress can help American businesses

Consumer Energy Report Oil subsidies: Surprise! Liberals are fans, too.

Verbal Energy 'Expatriotism': the last refuge of a scoundrel?

Major gay marriage cases in federal court and where they stand

Federal Reserve official: If Congress dawdles, economy will fall 3 percent

Decoder Wire Facebook IPO: Is co-founder Saverin cheating US out of $100 million in taxes?

Change Agent A quirky, tiny grass-roots effort backs only 'Awesome’ projects

Tax VOX Five challenges for the IRS's new capital gains reporting rules

Decoder Wire Jimmy Kimmel wows Washington's 'Nerd Prom.' What's he get paid for that? (+video)

Retirement strategy for small-business owners: Grab the tax break

Tax VOX Tax Day: How easy filing makes the tax code complicated

Decoder Wire Tax day at White House: Obama gets big refund. Is that normal?

Tax deadline: 5 quick tips to avoid an IRS audit