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Employers and Coverage Providers: 11 Facts About Health Care Information Forms

Under the Affordable Care Act, insurance companies, self-insured companies, and large businesses and businesses that provide health insurance to their employees must submit information returns to the IRS and individuals reporting on health coverage. Taxpayers can use the information...

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  • January 7, 2017

IRS Offers Tips on Validating Your Identity on Your Tax Return

You should always keep a copy of your tax return. It is even more important for 2017, as the Internal Revenue Service moves to strengthen its e-signature validation process. You must use your 2015 adjusted gross income or your...

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  • December 19, 2016

IRS, Partners Urge Taxpayers to Beware of IRS Impersonations and Tax Scams

If you get a call from the “IRS” threatening you with lawsuits or jail unless you pay up immediately … Guess what? It’s a scam. IRS impersonation and tax scams by phone, email, postal mail and text are ongoing....

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  • December 19, 2016

2017 Standard Mileage Rates for Business, Medical and Moving Announced   

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today issued the 2017 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. Beginning on Jan. 1, 2017, the standard mileage...

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  • December 19, 2016

IRS Strengthens Web Tool Access, Offers Tips for Use

IRS Strengthens Web Tool Access, Offers Tips for Use As part of a wider effort to protect taxpayers, the Internal Revenue Service took steps this year to strengthen access to several IRS.gov applications, including adding requirements for the use...

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  • December 13, 2016

A Series of Yes-or-No Questions help you Determine Eligibility for the Premium Tax Credit

A Series of Yes-or-No Questions help you Determine Eligibility for the Premium Tax Credit The premium tax credit – also known simply as PTC – is a credit for certain people who enroll, or whose family member enrolls, in...

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  • December 8, 2016

Avoid Identity Theft; Learn How to Recognize Phishing Scams

Simply ask for it. That’s the easiest way for an identity thief to steal your personal information. Each day, people fall victim to phishing scams through emails, texts or phone calls and mistakenly turn over important data. In turn,...

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  • December 7, 2016

Beware of Fake IRS Tax Bill Notices

The Internal Revenue Service and its Security Summit partners are warning taxpayers and tax professionals of fake IRS tax bills related to the Affordable Care Act. The IRS has received numerous reports of scammers sending a fraudulent version of...

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  • November 18, 2016

Tax Preparedness Series: How to Avoid a Refund Delay; Plan Ahead

WASHINGTON – As tax filing season approaches, the Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers about steps they can take now to ensure smooth processing of their 2016 tax return and avoid a delay in getting their tax refund next...

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  • November 17, 2016

New Law Sets Jan. 31 W-2 Filing Deadline; Some Refunds Delayed Until Feb. 15

A new federal law moves up the for employers and small businesses to Jan. 31. The new law makes it easier for the IRS to find and stop refund fraud. It also delays some taxpayer refunds. Those taxpayers claiming...

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  • November 11, 2016

Tax Tips for Newlyweds

Looking for a gift to give after all those June weddings? How about some solid tax advice for the newlyweds? Taxes may not be top-of-mind for most new couples, but there are some important tax issues they should be...

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  • July 29, 2016

Check Your Tax Withholding this Summer to Prevent a Tax-Time Surprise

Each year, many people get a larger refund than they expect. Some find they owe a lot more tax than they thought they would. If this has happened to you, review your situation to prevent a tax surprise. Did...

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  • July 26, 2016

May 17, 2016 – IRS Funding Information

The IRS releases refunds each weekday throughout the year. We provide the percentage of refunds that have not yet been funded by the IRS. We update these funding statistics at approximately 2:00pm eastern each weekday throughout the year. As...

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  • May 18, 2016

Recently Passed Law to Delay Certain Refunds in 2017

On December 18, 2015, President Obama signed into law the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 (i.e. the PATH Act). The provisions of this law will have major implications for taxpayers claiming both the Additional Child Tax...

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  • May 17, 2016

What to Do if You Get a Letter about the Premium Tax Credit

Some taxpayers will be receiving an IRS letter about the premium tax credit; this letter is also known as a 12C letter. Be sure to read your letter carefully and respond timely. Here are answers to questions you may...

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  • May 5, 2016

Tax Time Guide: Still Time to Contribute to an IRA for 2015

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers that they still have time to contribute to an IRA for 2015 and, in many cases, qualify for a deduction or even a tax credit. This is the 10th in...

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  • April 17, 2016

Apr 05, 2016 – IRS Funding Information

The IRS releases refunds each weekday throughout the year. We provide the percentage of refunds that have not yet been funded by the IRS. We update these funding statistics at approximately 2:00pm eastern each weekday throughout the year. As...

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  • April 6, 2016