These links are all about those national tax companies that have been ripping people off – further proof why you need to hire a local attorney:

http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2011/oct/07/jk-harris-to-file-for-bankruptcy/

http://www.forbes.com/sites/robertwood/2011/05/18/tax-lady-roni-deutsch-bankrupt-surrendering-bar-license/

http://consumerist.com/2011/05/tvs-tax-lady-roni-deutch-closes-firm-surrenders-law-license.html

News from the IRS

Many tax benefits increase due to inflation adjustments
http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=248485,00.html?portlet=107

On line scams that impersonate the IRS
http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=238262,00.html
http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=241789,00.html

IRS urges tax payers to not fall prey to tax scams
http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=217794,00.html

Tax information for members of the armed forces
http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=97273,00.html