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As Hurricane Dorian gains strength, IRS encourages preparation for natural disasters

WASHINGTON — As Dorian threatens and with the peak of hurricane season just ahead, the Internal Revenue Service reminds everyone to develop an emergency preparedness plan. Taxpayers, whether individuals, organizations or businesses, should take time now to create or...

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  • September 4, 2019

These tax tips can help new business owners find success

Starting a business can be very rewarding. It can also be a little overwhelming. From business plans to market strategies, and even tax responsibilities…there are many things to consider. Here’s what new business owners can do to help get...

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  • September 3, 2019

EITC provides tax break for low to moderate income taxpayers

The earned income tax credit benefits low to moderate income people and families. The credit can lower the tax someone owes or mean a refund for the taxpayer. Taxpayers can do these things to determine if they qualify for...

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  • August 30, 2019

IRS has begun sending letters to virtual currency owners advising them to pay back taxes, file amended returns; part of agency’s larger efforts

IR-2019-132, July 26, 2019 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service has begun sending letters to taxpayers with virtual currency transactions that potentially failed to report income and pay the resulting tax from virtual currency transactions or did not report...

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  • August 29, 2019

Here’s how a name change affects a tax return

When someone legally changes their name, there are tax consequences they need to know about., especially at tax time. People change their names for several reasons: Taking their spouse’s last name after a marriage Hyphenating their last name with...

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  • August 28, 2019

Business taxpayers should take another look at their estimated tax payments

Taxpayers who pay quarterly estimated tax payments may want to revisit the amount they pay. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act changed the way most taxpayers calculate their tax. These taxpayers include those with substantial income not subject to...

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  • August 27, 2019

IRS has resources to help military personnel and veterans understand taxes

The IRS provides Tax Information for Members of the Military to help them meet their unique tax obligations. Here are some topics that affect current and former military personnel, along with resources where they can go to find more...

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  • August 26, 2019

Taxpayers can file Form 2290 electronically to pay heavy highway vehicle use tax

Taxpayers who must pay the heavy highway vehicle use tax should remember they can file and pay electronically. While some taxpayers who file Form 2290 are required to file electronically, all 2290 filers can do so. These taxpayers can...

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  • August 22, 2019

Redesigned Charities and Nonprofits landing and associated webpages launched

Various Charities and Nonprofits webpages have been redesigned to improve organization, design and navigation using data analytics and user testing. Charitable hospitals under the Affordable Care Act – Section 501(r) The IRS updated webpages detailing four additional requirements under...

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  • August 21, 2019

Taxpayers with expiring ITINs should renew them now

Taxpayers with expiring individual taxpayer identification numbers should renew their number ASAP. There are nearly 2 million ITINs set to expire at the end of 2019. Taxpayers with an expiring number should renew before the end of this year....

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  • August 20, 2019

Here’s what taxpayers should know about making 2019 estimated tax payments

Small business owners, self-employed people, and some wage earners should look into whether they should make estimated tax payments this year. Doing so can help them avoid an unexpected tax bill and possibly a penalty when they file next...

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  • August 19, 2019

Done with taxes this year? Use 2018 return to get 2019 withholding right

WASHINGTON — Millions of taxpayers filed a 2018 tax return in the last few weeks, making now a prime time for everyone to consider whether their tax situation came out as they expected. If it didn’t, they can use...

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  • August 16, 2019

Businesses should review depreciation deductions rules

Businesses should know the tax rules for deducting depreciation on certain property. This deduction can benefit eligible business taxpayers. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act made changes to the rules around depreciation that will affect many businesses.  First off,...

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  • August 15, 2019

All taxpayers should check their withholding ASAP

All taxpayers should check their withholding – also known as doing a Paycheck Checkup – as soon as possible. They should do a checkup even if they did one last year.  By checking their withholding, taxpayers can make sure...

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  • August 14, 2019

Tips for taxpayers who may need to amend their tax return

Although the IRS often finds and corrects errors during processing, there are certain situations in which a taxpayer may need to file an amended return to make a correction. Here are some quick tips for anyone who discovered they...

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  • August 13, 2019

These summer activities can affect next year’s tax returns

Summertime activities often affect the tax returns people file the following year. Here are some things taxpayers do during the summer along with tips they should consider now: Getting married. Newlyweds should report any name change to the Social...

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  • August 12, 2019

Taxpayers have options for paying the tax they owe throughout the year

Taxpayers who need to pay more before tax time have a few different options on how they can do so. First, all employees should make sure their employers are withholding the correct amount of tax from their paychecks. The...

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  • August 9, 2019

These summer actions might benefit taxpayers who itemize

Summer is a season when people have fun, yet get things done. From buying a new house to cleaning their old one, taxpayers who itemize their deductions may be doing things this summer that will affect the tax returns...

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  • August 8, 2019

IRS launches new Tax Withholding Estimator; Redesigned online tool makes it easier to do a paycheck checkup

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today launched the new Tax Withholding Estimator, an expanded, mobile-friendly online tool designed to make it easier for everyone to have the right amount of tax withheld during the year. The Tax Withholding...

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  • August 7, 2019

Business owners may be able to benefit from the home office deduction

Taxpayers who use their home for business may be eligible to claim a home office deduction. It allows qualifying taxpayers to deduct certain home expenses on their tax return. This can reduce the amount of the taxpayer’s taxable income....

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  • August 6, 2019