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Wednesday, February 27, 2013  According to the IRS, the average tax return last year was a little more than three grand. If you're expecting a big check this year, the temptation will be great to blow it.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  If you've already filed your taxes, congratulations: you're done for this year. Unless, of course, you're one of the millions of taxpayers who receives and audit notice. How does the IRS select returns for audit? Nobody knows for sure, but money reporter Stacy Johnson has a few ideas.

Friday, June 15, 2012  An alleged account for the Zetas drug cartel is behind bars after authorities seized more than $2.9 million dollars in cash in Nuevo Laredo.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011  Nine alleged members of the Zetas are behind bars in a case where authorities seized at least $10 million pesos.

Wednesday, December 01, 2010  A certified public accountant in South Texas must serve 51 months in federal prison for commiting $1.2 million in fraud against a paraplegic client with immigration issues.

Friday, June 04, 2010  A man accused of being an accountant for the Zetas drug cartel is behind bars south of the border.