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IRS2Go becomes IRS app, adding secure mobile access to selected Individual Online Account services IR-2026-114, Sept. 25, 2026 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced the launch of the new IRS mobile app, replacing IRS2Go and expanding the...
Typically, people who are self-employed pay their federal income tax by making estimated tax payments. However, they aren’t the only ones that may need to pay estimated tax. Federal income tax is a pay-as-you-go tax, which means the tax...
Taxpayers with a history of filing and paying on time may now have an easier path to receive penalty relief. This summer, the IRS’s new Automatic Exemption from Penalty or AEP will replace the long-standing First Time Abate administrative...
Taxpayers who have made or plan to make charitable donations during the year should keep good records of all their contributions. Organized records can make tax filing easier and help support a deduction if it’s claimed on a federal...
One of the best ways taxpayers can protect themselves from identity theft is by requesting an Identity Protection Personal Identification Number. What taxpayers should know about an IP PIN Anyone with a Social Security number or an Individual Taxpayer...
There are several kinds of major life events that can affect a taxpayer’s filing requirements, tax benefits and withholding. It could be marriage, welcoming a new child, divorce, or loss of a loved one—all of these can impact their...
IR-2026-83, July 8, 2026 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced a new automatic process to provide penalty relief for taxpayers with a history of filing and paying on time, reducing the need for them to request assistance....
The summer months are a common time for many businesses to seek out seasonal or part-time workers. If they’re hiring help, it’s important to understand tax filing and withholding responsibilities. This can help avoid penalties while staying compliant throughout...
FS-2026-01, January 2026 This Fact Sheet provides answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the new deduction for qualified overtime compensation, such as who may be eligible to claim the deduction, including federal employees, and where to find supplemental...
IR-2025-110, Nov. 6, 2025 WASHINGTON — The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issued guidance providing penalty relief to employers and other payors for tax year 2025 regarding new information reporting requirements for cash tips and...
The IRS has updated its contingency lapse plan, detailing how operations will proceed past the first five days of the federal government shutdown. The plan, which took effect on Oct. 8, 2025, outlines which functions will continue, which will...
Planning for retirement may seem daunting, but it’s important to start early. Individual retirement accounts provide tax incentives for people to make investments towards their financial future. IRAs let earnings grow tax deferred. Individuals pay taxes on investment gains...
IR-2025-94, Sept. 23, 2025 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service, working with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, today announced that paper tax refund checks for individual taxpayers will be phased out beginning on Sept. 30, 2025, as required...
It’s back to school season, and with that comes potential out-of-pocket costs for educators. The Educator Expense Deduction lets eligible teachers and administrators deduct certain expenses from their taxes. Eligible educators The taxpayer must be a kindergarten through grade...
Taxpayers who requested an extension to file have until Oct. 15, 2025, to do so, and some may choose to hire a tax return preparer. Those who do need to understand how to choose a tax preparer wisely and...
By law, all taxpayers have the right to finality when working with the IRS. For example, taxpayers have the right to know when the IRS has finished an audit. This is one of ten basic rights — known collectively...
Proper tax withholding now is key to avoiding surprises when taxpayers file next year. Making any needed adjustments early means taxpayers won’t have to make a big change later in the year to catch up The IRS Tax Withholding Estimator is...
The IRS acknowledged in a June 12 statement that processing delays for some electronic payments are causing taxpayers who paid on time to receive balance-due notices. Taxpayers who electronically paid taxes due may see their payments listed as pending...
Here are some simple things taxpayers can do throughout the year to make next filing season less stressful. Organize tax records. Create a system that keeps all important information together. Taxpayers can use a software program for electronic recordkeeping...
