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	Tenn. to divert conservation money for budget (AP) (Thursday, May 15, 2008 6:12 PM EST) Most of a $30 million fund for land and soil conservation programs in Tennessee appears likely to fall victim to the state's budget crunch.

	IRS says up to 350,000 didn't get child credit (AP) (Thursday, May 15, 2008 5:30 PM EST) As many as 350,000 households are not getting the $300 per child refund owed as part of economic stimulus rebate payments, the Internal Revenue Service said Thursday.

	Study: Few control most of Brazil's wealth (AP) (Thursday, May 15, 2008 4:58 PM EST) Brazil's tax system is largely to blame for a high concentration of wealth at the top of society, according to a government study released Thursday.

	Deferring tax on condemned rental (Bankrate.com) (Thursday, May 15, 2008 5:00 AM EST) Owners of condemned rental real estate can defer capital gains if they purchase another rental, says CPA George Saenz.

	Tensions remain, but New Jersey budget takes shape (AP) (Wednesday, May 14, 2008 5:06 PM EST) Parks stay open, but swimming and camping curtailed. The state agriculture department remains, but with reduced services. Property tax rebates won't keep pace with taxes, but most still get them.

	N.D. contractor indicted for federal tax fraud (AP) (Wednesday, May 14, 2008 1:40 PM EST) A Dickinson-based contractor that operates in 10 states has been indicted on federal tax fraud and conspiracy charges. The company said it has done nothing wrong.

	Preparing for a tax audit (Bankrate.com) (Wednesday, May 14, 2008 5:00 AM EST) You got that dreaded IRS letter? Don't panic, just prepare.

	Tax rebate confusion (Bankrate.com) (Wednesday, May 14, 2008 5:00 AM EST) The tax rebate is a gift, not an advance on your 2008 taxes, says CPA George Saenz.

	Former UBS banker charged in tax evasion case (AP) (Tuesday, May 13, 2008 6:28 PM EST) A former UBS executive was one of two European bankers charged by federal prosecutors on Tuesday for helping a billionaire real estate developer hide assets overseas and evade millions of dollars in U.S. income taxes.

	Talks resume for budget deal in Minnesota (AP) (Tuesday, May 13, 2008 4:27 PM EST) Top legislative Democrats and Gov. Tim Pawlenty headed into a fresh round of budget talks Tuesday with renewed optimism for negotiating an end to the session.