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Does the IRS Have Money Waiting For You?

If you earned income in the last few years but you didn’t file a tax return because your wages were below the filing requirement, the Internal Revenue Service may have some money for you. The IRS also has millions...

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  • August 10, 2011

Ten Tax Tips for Individuals Who Are Moving This Summer

Summertime is a popular time for people with children to move since school is out. Moving can be expensive, but the IRS offers 10 tax tips on deducting some of those expenses if your move is related to starting...

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  • August 10, 2011

Ten Tips for Taxpayers Who Owe Money to the IRS

While the majority of Americans get a tax refund from the Internal Revenue Service each year, there are many taxpayers who owe and some who can’t pay the tax all at once. The IRS has a number of ways...

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  • August 8, 2011

Six Things to Know About the Expanded Adoption Tax Credit

If you are adopting a child in 2011, the Internal Revenue Service encourages you to familiarize yourself with the adoption tax credit. The Affordable Care Act increased the amount of the credit and made it refundable, which means it...

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  • July 28, 2011

10 Tips to Ease Tax Time for Military

Military personnel have some unique duties, expenses and transitions. Some special tax benefits may apply when moving to a new base, traveling to a duty station, returning from active duty and more. These tips may put military members a...

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  • July 20, 2011

IRS Gives Truckers Three-Month Extension; Highway Use Tax Return Due Nov. 30

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today advised truckers and other owners of heavy highway vehicles that their next federal highway use tax return, usually due Aug. 31, will instead be due on Nov. 30, 2011. Because the highway...

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  • July 19, 2011

Tax Tips from the IRS for Students Starting a Summer Job

School’s out and many students will be starting summer jobs. The Internal Revenue Service reminds students that not all the money you earn may make it to your pocket. That’s because your employer must withhold taxes. Here are six...

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  • July 11, 2011

IRS Increases Mileage Rate to 55.5 Cents per Mile

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced an increase in the optional standard mileage rates for the final six months of 2011. Taxpayers may use the optional standard rates to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile...

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  • June 23, 2011

Offering Payroll Support

Last Friday, Net Pay Payroll Services unexpectedly announced they were closing their doors due to bankruptcy.This left many clients without payroll services and in a panic, as the nature of their closure left their 700 plus clients high and...

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  • May 10, 2011

IRS Announces New Effort to Help Struggling Taxpayers Get a Fresh Start; Major Changes Made to Lien Process

WASHINGTON — In its latest effort to help struggling taxpayers, the Internal Revenue Service today announced a series of new steps to help people get a fresh start with their tax liabilities. The goal is to help individuals and...

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  • March 24, 2011

The Future of RALs

February 17, 2011 – The Future of RALs Over the past year, various federal agencies have raised concerns related to RALs. These concerns prompted several large banking organizations to discontinue RAL products, and others to discontinue bank products altogether....

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  • February 23, 2011

IRS Announces 2011 Standard Mileage Rates

IR-2010-119, Dec. 3, 2010 Corrected on Dec. 13, 2010, to reflect changes for 2011 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today issued the 2011 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for...

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  • January 22, 2011

Tax Changes for Small Businesses

FS-2011-02, January 2011 During 2010, new laws, such as the Affordable Care Act and the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010, created or expanded deductions and credits that small businesses and self-employed individuals should consider when completing their tax...

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  • January 6, 2011

Tax Season Starts on Time for Most Taxpayers; Those Affected by Late Tax Breaks Can File in Mid- to Late February

IR-2010-126, Dec. 23, 2010 WASHINGTON — Following last week’s tax law changes, the Internal Revenue Service announced today the upcoming tax season will start on time for most people, but taxpayers affected by three recently reinstated deductions need to...

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  • December 29, 2010

Taxpayers Face Oct. 15 Deadlines: Due Dates for Extension Filers, Non-Profits Approach

YouTube video: Time Is Running Out – Three Deadlines: English WASHINGTON — Oct. 15 is fast approaching and is a key deadline for millions of individual taxpayers who requested an extension to file their 2009 tax returns. It is...

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  • September 30, 2010

IRS Provides Relief for Homeowners with Corrosive Drywall

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today issued guidance providing relief to homeowners who have suffered property losses due to the effects of certain imported drywall installed in homes between 2001 and 2009. Revenue Procedure 2010-36 enables affected taxpayers...

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  • September 30, 2010

September 25th – IRS Open House for Veterans and Persons with Disabilities

The Internal Revenue Service will host a special nationwide open house in 100 offices across the country on Saturday, Sept. 25 to help taxpayers –– especially veterans and people with disabilities –– solve tax problems and respond to IRS...

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  • September 15, 2010

Eight Things to Know If You Receive an IRS Notice

Did you receive a notice from the IRS this year? Every year the IRS sends millions of letters and notices to taxpayers but that doesn’t mean you need to worry. Here are eight things every taxpayer should know about...

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  • August 26, 2010

Top 10 Things Every Taxpayer Should Know about Identity Theft

Taxpayers need to be careful to protect their personal information. Identity thieves use many methods to steal personal information and then they use the information to file a tax return and get a refund. Here are 10 things the...

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  • August 18, 2010

Seven Facts about the Nonbusiness Energy Property Credit

Thinking about making some energy saving improvements to your home this summer? Taking some energy saving steps now may lead to bigger tax savings next year. The Nonbusiness Energy Property Credit, a tax credit for making energy efficient improvements...

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  • August 18, 2010