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Newly-revised IRS publication explains tax benefits for members of the military

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service has released its newly-revised tax guide, designed to help members of the military understand the many special tax benefits available to them under the law. Publication 3, Armed Forces’ Tax Guide, now posted...

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  • February 26, 2020

Phone Scams Pose Serious Threat; Remain on IRS ‘Dirty Dozen’ List of Tax Scams

IRS YouTube Videos: Tax Scams – English | Spanish | ASL Dirty Dozen – English | Spanish | ASL WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service reminded taxpayers to be careful with continuing aggressive phone scams as criminals pose as...

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  • March 11, 2018

How Your Income Affects Your Premium Tax Credit

You are allowed a premium tax credit only for health insurance coverage you purchase through the Marketplace for yourself or other members of your tax family. However, to be eligible for the premium tax credit, your household income must...

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  • September 30, 2015

Top 10 Tips for Deducting Losses from a Disaster

To mark National Hurricane Preparedness Week, the IRS wants you to know it stands ready to help. If you suffer damage to your home or personal property, you may be able to deduct the losses you incur on your...

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  • May 27, 2015

Taxable or Not – What You Need to Know about Income

All income is taxable unless the law excludes it. Here are some basic rules you should know to help you file an accurate tax return: • Taxed income. Taxable income includes money you earn, like wages and tips. It...

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  • February 23, 2015

Phone Scams Continue to be Serious Threat, Remain on IRS “Dirty Dozen” List of Tax Scams for the 2015 Filing Season

IRS YouTube Video: Tax Scams: English | Spanish | ASL Podcasts: English | Spanish WASHINGTON — Aggressive and threatening phone calls by criminals impersonating IRS agents remain near the top of the annual “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams...

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  • January 22, 2015

New IRS Publication helps you understand the Health Care Law

There is a new publication that will help you learn about how the Affordable Care Act affects your taxes. IRS Publication 5187, Health Care Law: What’s New for Individuals and Families is now available on IRS.gov/aca. While the health...

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  • January 2, 2015

Taxpayer Bill of Rights

Every taxpayer has a set of fundamental rights. You should be aware of these rights when you interact with the Internal Revenue Service. The “Taxpayer Bill of Rights” takes the many existing rights in the tax code and groups...

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  • December 22, 2014

Six IRS Tips for Year-End Gifts to Charity

Many people give to charity each year during the holiday season. Remember, if you want to claim a tax deduction for your gifts, you must itemize your deductions. There are several tax rules that you should know about before...

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  • November 17, 2014

Scam Phone Calls Continue; IRS Identifies Five Easy Ways to Spot Suspicious Calls

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service issued a consumer alert today providing taxpayers with additional tips to protect themselves from telephone scam artists calling and pretending to be with the IRS. These callers may demand money or may say...

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  • August 28, 2014

IRS Repeats Warning about Phone Scams

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration continue to hear from taxpayers who have received unsolicited calls from individuals demanding payment while fraudulently claiming to be from the IRS. Based on the...

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  • August 13, 2014

Ten Facts about Adoption-Related Tax Savings

Adoption can create new families or expand existing ones. The expenses of adopting a child may also lower your federal tax. If you recently adopted or attempted to adopt a child, you may be eligible for a tax credit....

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  • August 12, 2014

Special Tax Benefits for Members of the Armed Forces

Special tax benefits apply to members of the U. S. Armed Forces. For example, some types of pay are not taxable. And special rules may apply to some tax deductions, credits and deadlines. Here are ten of those benefits:...

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  • July 21, 2014

Jun 28, 2013 – 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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  • July 1, 2013

Top Ten Tips on Making IRA Contributions

The IRS has 10 important tips for you about setting aside money for your retirement in an Individual Retirement Arrangement. 1. You must be under age 70 1/2 at the end of the tax year in order to contribute...

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  • April 8, 2013

Interest Rates Remain the Same for the Second Quarter of 2013

WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service today announced that interest rates will remain the same for the calendar quarter beginning Apr. 1, 2013. The rates will be: • three (3) percent for overpayments (two (2) percent in the case...

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  • March 28, 2013

IRS Reminds Taxpayers to Report 2010 Roth Conversions on 2012 Returns

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers who converted amounts to a Roth IRA or designated Roth account in 2010 that in most cases they must report half of the resulting taxable income on their 2012 returns. Normally,...

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  • February 20, 2013

Important Reminders about Tip Income

If your pay from your job includes tips, the IRS has a few important reminders about tip income: Tips are taxable. Individuals must pay federal income tax on any tips they receive. The value of non-cash tips, such as...

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  • February 19, 2013

Adoptive Parents: Don’t Delay Your Adoption Credit Refund

Many taxpayers and their tax professionals claiming the newly-expanded adoption credit are slowing down their refund by failing to include required documentation, such as an adoption order or decree, with their return. If you do not attach all the...

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  • December 21, 2011

IRS Seeks to Return $153 Million in Undelivered Checks to Taxpayers

Recommends e-file, Direct Deposit to Avoid Future Delivery Problems WASHINGTON — In an annual reminder to taxpayers, the Internal Revenue Service announced today that it is looking to return $153.3 million in undelivered tax refund checks. In all, 99,123...

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  • November 30, 2011