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IRS launches new mobile app, expanding digital services for taxpayers

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced the launch of the new IRS mobile app, replacing IRS2Go and expanding the agency’s digital services to give taxpayers more ways to securely access IRS tools and account services from their mobile devices. “The new IRS app puts more services at taxpayers’ fingertips,” said IRS Chief Executive […]

IRS reminder: Direct Pay offers free, easy way to pay taxes

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers who have bank accounts that Direct Pay offers a free, secure way to pay federal taxes directly from a checking or savings account. Direct Pay is available on IRS.gov and allows taxpayers to make one-time payments from their bank account without signing in or paying fees. […]

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Tax relief for farmers and ranchers affected by drought in 49 states

WASHINGTON − The Internal Revenue Service today issued guidance that provides an extension of tax relief for farmers and ranchers in most states and other regions who sold or exchanged livestock because of drought conditions. Under the guidance, those affected may take more time to replace their livestock and defer tax on any gains from the […]

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End Tax-Exempt Status for Discriminatory Practices in Private Schools

WASHINGTON – The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have issued proposed regulations to end federal tax-exempt status for private schools that engage in racial discrimination, delivering on President Trump’s Executive Orders ending discrimination and restoring merit-based opportunity. “Under President Trump, this Administration is standing up for America’s students by ensuring […]

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Guidance on the Permanent Expansion of Paid Family and Medical Leave

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2026-28 PDF, providing guidance on the employer credit for paid family and medical leave (PFML) under the Working Families Tax Cuts (WFTC). The WFTC makes permanent and expands eligibility and coverage for employers offering PFML benefits to employees. “Hardworking Americans […]

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Rules to protect refundable tax credits from abuse by illegal aliens

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issued proposed regulations to apply and clarify the federal law regarding the eligibility requirements for taxpayer-funded refundable individual income tax credits, delivering on President Trump’s commitment to enforce our nation’s laws and ensuring tax benefits are reserved for American taxpayers. “Under President Trump, […]

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IRS launches digitally authenticated Tax Compliance Report

New report provides secure, on-demand access through IRS Individual Online Account IR-2026-97, Aug. 20, 2026 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced a digitally authenticated Tax Compliance Report available through IRS Individual Online Account. Taxpayers can securely obtain and download the report when applying for a job, a loan, a government benefit, or another […]

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Interest rates remain the same for the fourth quarter of 2026

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced that interest rates will remain the same for the calendar quarter beginning Oct. 1, 2026. For individuals, the rate for overpayments and underpayments will be 7% per year, compounded daily. Here is a complete list of the new rates: 7% for overpayments (payments made in excess of […]

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IRS simplifies penalty relief, introduces automatic process for eligible taxpayers

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced a new automatic process to provide penalty relief for taxpayers with a history of filing and paying on time, reducing the need for them to request assistance. The new Automatic Exemption from Penalty will replace the long-standing First Time Abate administrative relief and is designed to simplify […]