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Treasury, IRS launch new tool to help non-filers register for Economic Impact Payments

IRS.gov feature helps people who normally don’t file get payments; second tool next week provides taxpayers with payment delivery date and provide direct deposit information WASHINGTON – To help millions of people, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue...

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  • April 13, 2020

Seniors do not need to file a short return

Earlier this week, the IRS released IR-2020-61, which includes a statement that “some seniors and others who typically do not file returns will need to submit a simple tax return to receive the stimulus payment.” Knowing that this directly...

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  • April 6, 2020

IRS issues warning about Coronavirus-related scams; watch out for schemes tied to economic impact payments

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today urged taxpayers to be on the lookout for a surge of calls and email phishing attempts about the Coronavirus, or COVID-19. These contacts can lead to tax-related fraud and identity theft. “We...

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  • April 3, 2020

IRS unveils new People First Initiative; COVID-19 effort temporarily adjusts, suspends key compliance program

WASHINGTON — To help people facing the challenges of COVID-19 issues, the Internal Revenue Service announced today a sweeping series of steps to assist taxpayers by providing relief on a variety of issues ranging from easing payment guidelines to...

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  • April 2, 2020

Economic impact payments: What you need to know

WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service today announced that distribution of economic impact payments will begin in the next three weeks and will be distributed automatically, with no action required for most people. However, some...

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  • March 31, 2020

Tax Day now July 15: Treasury, IRS extend filing deadline and federal tax payments regardless of amount owed

WASHINGTON – The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced today that the federal income tax filing due date is automatically extended from April 15, 2020, to July 15, 2020. Taxpayers can also defer federal income tax payments due...

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  • March 25, 2020

Find tax help in several languages on IRS.gov

IRS.gov provides helpful information for taxpayers and is a great place to start for tax questions. Many products and services are offered in several foreign languages. For access to information in any of the seven languages that the IRS...

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  • March 18, 2020

Taxpayers can check the status of their refund on IRS.gov or the IRS2Go App

Taxpayers who filed their 2019 tax return and are waiting for their refund can check their refund status by going to IRS.gov and clicking on Get Your Refund Status to access the Where’s My Refund? tool.   People can...

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  • March 17, 2020

Taxpayers have the right to challenge the IRS’s position on their taxes

When the IRS makes a determination about someone’s tax return, that person can challenge the IRS’s decision. In fact, the taxpayer has a right to do so. This is one of ten rights laid out in the Taxpayer Bill...

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  • March 12, 2020

Tax Time Guide: Tax Withholding Estimator helps retirees, workers and self-employed calculate taxes, fill out new Form W-4

WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service is encouraging taxpayers to take control of the size of their refund using the Tax Withholding Estimator on IRS.gov. The estimator has a “slider” feature to let users to choose the refund they...

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  • March 11, 2020

Tax Time Guide: IRS.gov’s ‘Where’s My Refund?’ tool is fastest, easiest way to check on tax refunds

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers today that the best way to check on their tax refund is by using the “Where’s My Refund?” tool at IRS.gov or through the IRS2Go Mobile App. This news release...

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  • March 5, 2020

Some popular tax benefits renewed for 2019; IRS Publication 17 Helps with 2019 Taxes

WASHINGTON ― The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that it is processing tax returns claiming benefits extended or changed by recent legislation. Most taxpayers can file when they are ready – and as they normally would – if they...

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  • February 27, 2020

IRS updates guidance on business expense deductions for meals and entertainment

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service issued proposed regulations on the business expense deduction for meals and entertainment following changes made by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). The 2017 TCJA eliminated the deduction for any expenses related...

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  • February 24, 2020

Treasury, IRS issue guidance to farmers on uniform capitalization rules

WASHINGTON – The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service today issued Revenue Procedure 2020-13 providing procedures for farmers who have elected out of certain capitalization rules and want to apply the small business taxpayer exemption in the same taxable...

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  • February 22, 2020

Many farmers, fishermen face March 2 tax deadline; IRS encourages convenience of IRS Direct Pay

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service reminds farmers and fishermen who chose to forgo making quarterly estimated tax payments that they must file their 2019 Form 1040 along with a payment for all taxes owed by Monday, March 2,...

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  • February 21, 2020

IRS increases visits to high-income taxpayers who haven’t filed tax returns

WASHINGTON – As part of a larger effort to ensure compliance and fairness, the Internal Revenue Service today announced that it will step up efforts to visit high-income taxpayers who in prior years have failed to timely file one...

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  • February 20, 2020

IRS launches Identity Theft Central

Focuses on needs of taxpayers, tax professionals and businesses IR-2020-27 WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service today launched Identity Theft Central, designed to improve online access to information on identity theft and data security protection for taxpayers, tax professionals...

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  • February 12, 2020

Taxpayers must only pay what they owe

When taxpayers complete their tax returns, some of them will owe money when they file. Here’s the thing…they have the right to pay only the amount of tax that is legally due. This is one of ten Taxpayer Bill...

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  • February 11, 2020

New Form 1040-SR, alternative filing option available for seniors

WASHINGTON ― The Internal Revenue Service wants seniors to know about the availability of a new tax form, Form 1040-SR, featuring larger print and a standard deduction chart with a goal of making it easier for older Americans to...

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  • February 7, 2020

All taxpayers have the right to quality service

The IRS wants taxpayers to know their rights in case they need to work with the agency on a tax matter. The Taxpayer Bill of Rights, lists and defines 10 fundamental rights of every taxpayer. Included on that list...

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  • February 6, 2020