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IRS: Taxpayers impacted by seawater intrusion in parts of Louisiana qualify for tax relief; various deadlines postponed to Feb. 15

IRS: Taxpayers impacted by seawater intrusion in p...

4 days ago 10

Oct. 16 tax filing extension deadline nears for millions of taxpayers

Oct. 16 tax filing extension deadline nears for mi...

4 days ago 11

IRS delivers new capabilities to Tax Pro Account; latest expansion part of effort to improve technology, tools to help tax professionals serve clients

IRS delivers new capabilities to Tax Pro Account; ...

4 days ago 10

IRS provides guidance on employer leave-based donation programs that aid victims of the wildfires in Hawaii

IRS provides guidance on employer leave-based dona...

5 days ago 11

IRS: Builders of qualified new energy efficient homes may qualify for an expanded tax credit under Section 45L

IRS: Builders of qualified new energy efficient ho...

6 days ago 14

IRS extends relief to farmers and ranchers in 49 states, other areas impacted by drought; more time to replace livestock

IRS extends relief to farmers and ranchers in 49 s...

6 days ago 14

IRS expands use of chatbots to help answer questions on key notices; expands on technology that’s served 13 million taxpayers

IRS expands use of chatbots to help answer questio...

1 week ago 13

IRS: Taxpayers impacted by Hurricane Lee in Maine and Massachusetts qualify for tax relief; various deadlines postponed to Feb. 15

IRS: Taxpayers impacted by Hurricane Lee in Maine ...

1 week ago 16

IRS to establish special pass-through organization to help with high-income compliance efforts; new workgroup to blend current employees and new hires to focus on complex partnerships, other key areas

IRS to establish special pass-through organization...

1 week ago 27

IRS, Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee select 8 new members

IRS, Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Commit...

2 weeks ago 26

IRS reminder to storm victims in 3 states: File and pay by Oct. 16; most of California, parts of Alabama and Georgia affected

IRS reminder to storm victims in 3 states: File an...

2 weeks ago 26

IRS requests feedback on preview of proposed changes to Form 6765, Credit for Increasing Research Activities

IRS requests feedback on preview of proposed chang...

2 weeks ago 47

IRS looks to hire 3,700 employees nationwide to help expand compliance for large corporations and complex partnerships; experienced accountants encouraged to apply for Revenue Agent positions

IRS looks to hire 3,700 employees nationwide to he...

2 weeks ago 40

IRS requests comments on expanding tax certainty and issue resolution programs for business taxpayers

IRS requests comments on expanding tax certainty a...

2 weeks ago 37

To protect taxpayers from scams, IRS orders immediate stop to new Employee Retention Credit processing amid surge of questionable claims; concerns from tax pros

To protect taxpayers from scams, IRS orders immedi...

2 weeks ago 43

Red flags for Employee Retention Credit claims; IRS reminds businesses to watch out for warning signs of aggressive promotion that can mislead people into making improper ERC claims

Red flags for Employee Retention Credit claims; IR...

2 weeks ago 38

IRS: Georgia taxpayers impacted by Idalia qualify for tax relief; Oct. 16 deadline, other dates postponed to Feb. 15

IRS: Georgia taxpayers impacted by Idalia qualify ...

2 weeks ago 39

IRS clarifies rules for new corporate alternative minimum tax

IRS clarifies rules for new corporate alternative ...

3 weeks ago 35

IRS announces sweeping effort to restore fairness to tax system with Inflation Reduction Act funding; new compliance efforts focused on increasing scrutiny on high-income, partnerships, corporations and promoters abusing tax rules on the books

IRS announces sweeping effort to restore fairness ...

3 weeks ago 39

IRS reminds gig workers, self-employed and others of Sept. 15 third quarter estimated tax payment deadline

IRS reminds gig workers, self-employed and others ...

3 weeks ago 33

IRS accepting applicants for the 2024 Compliance Assurance Process

IRS accepting applicants for the 2024 Compliance A...

3 weeks ago 36

IRS: South Carolina taxpayers impacted by Idalia qualify for tax relief; Oct. 16 deadline, other dates postponed to Feb. 15

IRS: South Carolina taxpayers impacted by Idalia q...

3 weeks ago 32

IRS issues a frequently asked question for pass-through entities to report negative amounts electronically to the IRS on Part II of Schedules K-2 and K-3

IRS issues a frequently asked question for pass-th...

4 weeks ago 27

Businesses must electronically file Form 8300, Report of Cash Payments Over $10,000, beginning Jan. 1, 2024

Businesses must electronically file Form 8300, Rep...

4 weeks ago 29

September is National Preparedness Month; IRS reminds taxpayers to prepare for natural disasters

September is National Preparedness Month; IRS remi...

4 weeks ago 28

IRS reminder: Make sure to understand recent changes when buying a clean vehicle

IRS reminder: Make sure to understand recent chang...

1 month ago 38

IRS: Those impacted by Idalia qualify for tax relief; Oct. 16 deadline, other dates postponed to Feb. 15

IRS: Those impacted by Idalia qualify for tax reli...

1 month ago 39

IRS issues guidance on state tax payments

IRS issues guidance on state tax payments

1 month ago 33

Businesses must electronically file Form 8300, Report of Cash Payments Over $10,000, beginning January 1, 2024

Businesses must electronically file Form 8300, Rep...

1 month ago 34

Treasury and IRS issue proposed regulations on prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements for increased energy credit or deduction amounts

Treasury and IRS issue proposed regulations on pre...

1 month ago 33

IRS announces administrative transition period for new Roth catch up requirement; catch-up contributions still permitted after 2023

IRS announces administrative transition period for...

1 month ago 38

Interest rates increase for the fourth quarter 2023

Interest rates increase for the fourth quarter 202...

1 month ago 34

Treasury and IRS issue proposed regulations on reporting by brokers for sales or exchanges of digital assets; new steps designed to end confusion, help taxpayers, aid high-income compliance work

Treasury and IRS issue proposed regulations on rep...

1 month ago 34

Reminder to employers and employees: Educational assistance programs can be used to help pay workers’ student loans; free IRS webinar will offer details

Reminder to employers and employees: Educational a...

1 month ago 41

IRS: Hawaii wildfire victims qualify for tax relief; Oct. 16 deadline, other dates postponed to Feb. 15

IRS: Hawaii wildfire victims qualify for tax relie...

1 month ago 43

New school year reminder to educators; maximum educator expense deduction is $300 in 2023

New school year reminder to educators; maximum edu...

1 month ago 39

IRS encourages truckers to e-file by August 31 tax payment deadline

IRS encourages truckers to e-file by August 31 tax...

1 month ago 42

Inflation Reduction Act 1-year report card: IRS delivers dramatically improved 2023 filing season service, modernizes technology, pursues high-income individuals evading taxes

Inflation Reduction Act 1-year report card: IRS de...

1 month ago 36

Security Summit: IRS reminds tax pros to plan, protect, defend against identity theft; special summer series concludes with important reminders

Security Summit: IRS reminds tax pros to plan, pro...

1 month ago 36

Taxpayers not under examination now have easier way to electronically request relief for late-filed international documents and forms

Taxpayers not under examination now have easier wa...

1 month ago 43

IRS and Treasury issue guidance for owners of solar and wind powered energy facilities in low-income communities for increased energy credit under the Inflation Reduction Act

IRS and Treasury issue guidance for owners of sola...

1 month ago 43

IRS cautions plan sponsors to be alert to compliance issues associated with ESOPs

IRS cautions plan sponsors to be alert to complian...

1 month ago 46

Security Summit reminder: Identity theft red flags tax pros should know

Security Summit reminder: Identity theft red flags...

1 month ago 41

IRS: Builders of qualified new energy efficient homes might qualify for an expanded tax credit under Section 45L

IRS: Builders of qualified new energy efficient ho...

1 month ago 40

Treasury and IRS issue guidance relating to section 5000D of the Internal Revenue Code

Treasury and IRS issue guidance relating to sectio...

1 month ago 39

Home energy audits may qualify for an Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit

Home energy audits may qualify for an Energy Effic...

1 month ago 40

IRS launches paperless processing initiative

IRS launches paperless processing initiative

2 months ago 37

Treasury and IRS issue proposed regulations identifying certain monetized installment sales as listed transactions

Treasury and IRS issue proposed regulations identi...

2 months ago 44

Security Summit: Tax pros should remain vigilant against phishing emails and cloud-based attacks

Security Summit: Tax pros should remain vigilant a...

2 months ago 38

IRS selects new Chief Transformation and Strategy Officer to lead change efforts under the Inflation Reduction Act; David Padrino to oversee Strategic Operating Plan work to help taxpayers, drive agency improvements

IRS selects new Chief Transformation and Strategy ...

2 months ago 49