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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-pockets 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...
Summer is a time for fun but it’s never the wrong time to be thinking about taxes – and some summer activities could have an impact. Here are a few summertime activities and tips on how taxpayers should consider...
WASHINGTON — The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued Revenue Procedure 2024-31 and proposed regulations to provide guidance for the energy efficient home improvement credit. The revenue procedure provides procedures and requirements that a...
Tax credits and deductions change the amount of a person’s tax bill or refund. People should understand which credits and deductions they can claim and the records they need to show their eligibility. Tax credits A tax credit reduces the income...
Penalty relief for tax years 2020 and 2021 The IRS has announced penalty relief for approximately 4.7 million individuals, businesses and tax-exempt organizations that were not sent automated collection reminder notices during the pandemic. The IRS will be providing...
WASHINGTON –The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers who didn’t pay enough tax in 2023 to make a fourth quarter tax payment on or before Jan. 16 to avoid a possible penalty or tax bill when filing in 2024....
As people get ready for tax filing season, it’s important that they select tax return preparers with the skills, education and expertise to prepare tax forms properly. Taxpayers are ultimately responsible for all the information on their tax return, regardless...
WASHINGTON — During open enrollment season for Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSAs), the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that they may be eligible to use tax-free dollars to pay medical expenses not covered by other health plans through their FSA....
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today urged taxpayers to take important actions now to help them file their 2023 federal income tax return next year. This is the second in a series of reminders to help taxpayers get...
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service reminded dealers and sellers of clean vehicles to register their organizations immediately on the Energy Credits Online tool. The IRS is strongly urging sellers of clean vehicles to register by Dec. 1, 2023,...
Employers who hire people from certain groups can reduce the tax they owe when they claim the Work Opportunity Tax Credit on their federal tax return. This credit encourages employers to hire workers certified as members of any of...
WASHINGTON — With 2023 rapidly coming to a close, the Internal Revenue Service today encouraged taxpayers to review their tax withholding as soon as possible to avoid a potential surprise when they file their tax return next year. Although...