August 27, 2024

Interest rates remain the same for the fourth quarter of 2024

The Internal Revenue Service today announced interest rates will remain the same for the calendar quarter beginning Oct. 1, 2024. Read the full article from IRS […]
August 22, 2024

Extension filer reminder: Choose a tax preparer carefully

The deadline for taxpayers who requested an extension to file is Oct. 15, 2024, and some may choose to hire a tax return preparer. Those who […]
August 20, 2024

IRS reminds truckers of upcoming tax deadline

The Internal Revenue Service reminds those who operate large trucks and buses that the deadline for filing Form 2290, Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return, is […]
August 15, 2024

IRS, Security Summit release new Written Information Security Plan to help tax pros protect against identity thieves, data risks

The Internal Revenue Service and the Security Summit partners today announced the availability of a new, updated Written Information Security Plan designed to help protect tax […]
August 14, 2024

IRS reminds taxpayers of convenient option to electronically request relief for certain late-filed international documents, forms for those not under examination

The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers of the ability to submit electronic requests for relief for certain late-filed international documents. Read the full article from […]
August 8, 2024

Employer-offered educational assistance programs can help pay for college

An educational assistance program is an employer’s written plan PDF to provide employees with undergraduate or graduate-level educational assistance. These programs allow employers to pay student […]
August 6, 2024

Taxpayers should review the education tax credits before they file

There are two education tax credits designed to help offset education costs: the American Opportunity Tax Credit and the Lifetime Learning Credit.   Read the full […]
August 2, 2024

Taxpayer privacy isn’t just a right – it’s the law

Protecting taxpayer privacy is priority at the IRS. The right to privacy is one of 10 rights the Taxpayer Bill of Rights gives all taxpayers.   […]
August 1, 2024

Security Summit: Identity Protection PINs, IRS Online Account protect against tax-related identity theft

In the fourth part of a special summer series, the Security Summit partners today reminded tax professionals and taxpayers about the special IRS Identity Protection PIN […]