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Gifts to Charity: Six Facts About Written Acknowledgements

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...

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  • December 3, 2018

IRS Strengthens Web Tool Access, Offers Tips for Use

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...

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  • December 13, 2016

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

Tips to Start Planning Next Year’s Tax Return

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...

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  • April 24, 2013

Eight Tax-Time Errors to Avoid

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...

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  • April 9, 2013

Social Security Benefits and Your Taxes

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....

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  • March 2, 2013

April 4, 2012 – IRS Refund Status Information

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...

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  • April 4, 2012

March 30, 2012 – IRS Refund Status Information

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...

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  • April 1, 2012

March 26, 2012 – IRS Refund Status Information

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...

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  • March 26, 2012

March 14, 2012 – IRS Refund Status Information

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...

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  • March 15, 2012

March 12, 2012 – IRS Refund Status Information

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...

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  • March 12, 2012

Eight Tips for Taxpayers Who Receive an IRS Notice

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...

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  • August 24, 2011

IRS Extends Deadline for Disclosing Hidden Offshore Accounts

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...

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  • September 21, 2009