Throughout the year, many taxpayers contribute money or gifts to qualified organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible charitable contributions. Taxpayers who plan to claim a charitable deduction on their tax return must do two things: Have a bank record or...
IRS Strengthens Web Tool Access, Offers Tips for Use As part of a wider effort to protect taxpayers, the Internal Revenue Service took steps this year to strengthen access to several IRS.gov applications, including adding requirements for the use...
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...
IRS Tax Tip 2013-62, April 24, 2013 For most taxpayers, the tax deadline has passed. But planning for next year can start now. The IRS reminds taxpayers that being organized and planning ahead can save time and money in...
If you make a mistake on your tax return, it usually takes the IRS longer to process it. The IRS may have to contact you about that mistake before your return is processed. This will delay the receipt of...
Some people must pay taxes on their Social Security benefits. If you get Social Security, you should receive a Form SSA-1099, Social Security Benefit Statement, by early February. The form shows the amount of benefits you received in 2012....
The IRS released a relatively small number of refunds today. For the rest of the week, we expect the IRS to release smaller numbers of refunds. As of today, looking at statistics of tax returns recently filed, here are...
The IRS released a relatively small number of refunds today. Next Monday, we again expect the IRS to release a relatively small number of refunds. As of today, looking at statistics of tax returns recently filed, here are estimates...
The IRS released a relatively small number of refunds today. On Tuesday, we expect the IRS to release a larger number of refunds. As of today, looking at statistics of tax returns recently filed, here are estimates of the...
The IRS released a relatively small number of refunds today. For the rest of the week, we expect the IRS to release small numbers of refunds. As of today, looking at statistics of tax returns recently filed, here are...
The IRS released a relatively small amount of refunds again today. We expect the IRS to release a larger amount on Tuesday. On Tuesday, we expect the IRS to pay a larger number of the older refunds. As of...
Every year the Internal Revenue Service 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 IRS notices – just in case one shows...
WASHINGTON ─ The Internal Revenue Service today announced a one-time extension of the deadline for special voluntary disclosures by taxpayers with unreported income from hidden offshore accounts. These taxpayers now have until Oct. 15, 2009. Under special provisions issued...