April 22, 2024

Missed the April tax-filing deadline? File quickly to avoid penalties and interest; those owed a refund also shouldn’t forget to file

The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged taxpayers who missed the April tax-filing deadline to file a tax return as soon as they can.   Read the […]
April 19, 2024

IRS seeks membership nominations for the 2025 Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council; establishes new Subcommittee on Fairness in Tax Administration

The Internal Revenue Service is accepting applications for the 2025 Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council (IRSAC) through May 31, 2024, including nominees for a new subcommittee focused on […]
April 18, 2024

Debunking common myths about federal tax refunds

Once people complete and file their tax return, many of them eagerly await any refund they may be owed. Knowing fact from fiction can help manage […]
April 16, 2024

IRS delivers strong 2024 tax filing season; expands services for millions of people on phones, in-person and online with expanded funding

With the April tax filing deadline here, the Internal Revenue Service highlighted a variety of improvements that dramatically expanded service for millions of taxpayers during the […]
April 15, 2024

Treasury, IRS issue corrected census tracts for the Qualified Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit

The Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service today corrected Appendix A and Appendix B of Notice 2024-20 to add additional eligible census tracts for the qualified alternative fuel vehicle refueling […]
April 12, 2024

Dirty Dozen: Bogus tax avoidance strategies, schemes with an international element wrap up annual taxpayer awareness campaign

The Internal Revenue Service wraps up the 2024 Dirty Dozen campaign with a warning to taxpayers regarding promoters selling bogus tax strategies and fraudulent offshore schemes designed to […]
April 11, 2024

Dirty Dozen: High-income filers vulnerable to illegal tax schemes; face risk from improper art donation deductions, charitable remainder annuity trusts, monetized installment sales

As part of the Dirty Dozen campaign, the Internal Revenue Service warned wealthy individuals about three tax traps designed for them by dishonest promoters and shady tax practitioners. […]
April 9, 2024

Dirty Dozen: IRS urges taxpayers to not fall prey to untrustworthy tax preparers; “ghost preparers” can disappear with taxpayer cash, information

In day seven of the Dirty Dozen tax scam series, the Internal Revenue Service and Security Summit partners today alerted taxpayers to be on the lookout for unscrupulous tax preparers […]
April 8, 2024

Dirty Dozen: Taking tax advice on social media can be bad news for taxpayers; inaccurate or misleading tax information circulating

On day eight of the Dirty Dozen tax scam series, the Internal Revenue Service today warned about bad tax information on social media that can lure honest taxpayers […]