Mortgage Fraud: FBI Creates Southern Nevada Mortgage Fraud Task Force

Mortgage fraud is a significant crime problem in Nevada. Mortgage fraud has likely accelerated the recent decline in the Las Vegas housing market. As of February 2008, Nevada was the top state in the nation for investor-owned mortgage defaults. Mortgage Fraud: FBI Creates Southern Nevada Mortgage Fraud Task Force

IRS issued its 2008 list of the 12 most egregious tax schemes

The Internal Revenue Service today issued its 2008 list of the 12 most egregious tax schemes and scams, highlighted by Internet phishing scams and several frivolous tax arguments. IRS Update: Phishing Scams, Frivolous Arguments Top the 2008 "Dirty Dozen" Tax Scams

New Cell Phone Laws - Effective July 1, 2008

Two new laws dealing with the use of wireless telephones while driving go into effect July 1, 2008. Below is a list of CHP's Frequently Asked Questions concerning these new laws. New Cell Phone Laws - Frequently Asked Questions

Major Child Porn Ring Busted: The FBI Reports

Thanks to a global law enforcement operation spanning five countries, three continents, and 11 U.S. states. As part of the continuing investigation, a total of 22 men have been arrested, including 14 in America, four in Germany, and two each in Australia and the U.K. Major Child Porn Ring Busted: The FBI Reports

FAA Statement on Southwest Airlines

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Acting Administrator of the FAA Robert A. Sturgell met today with the senior leadership of Southwest Airlines. Gary Kelly, Southwest's Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman of the Board, briefed the Administrator and his top safety executives on the steps the airline is taking to ensure its aircraft comply with all airworthiness directives. FAA Statement on Southwest Airlines

Crack Cocaine: Federal Courts Handling New Sentences for Crack Cocaine

As of March 3, 2008, more than 21,000 inmates serving time for federal crimes involving crack cocaine became eligible to have their sentences reduced. Federal courts had been preparing for that eventuality...  Crack Cocaine: Federal Courts Handling New Sentences for Crack Cocaine

Spyware Scammer: Judgment Entered Against Spyware Scammer

A federal judge has granted the Federal Trade Commission's request for a default judgment against a software developer who helped scammers infect millions of computers with destructive and intrusive spyware. The judgment bars the defendant from distributing software that interferes with consumers' computers and requires that he give up his ill-gotten gains. Spyware Scammer: Judgment Entered Against Spyware Scammer

IRS Free File Now Available for Nonfilers Who Must File a Return to Receive Economic Stimulus Payment

IRS Free File Now Available for Nonfilers Who Must File a Return to Receive Economic Stimulus Payment
The Internal Revenue Service announced today that individuals who normally do not file a tax return but must do so this year in order to receive their 2008 economic stimulus payment can now use the IRS Free File program to help them file returns for 2007.

Tax Season 2007: Important Changes for Tax Year 2007

Following are just some of the most important changes for tax year 2007 . For more specific information, consult a tax professional.Tax Season 2007: Important Changes for Tax Year 2007