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IRS has options to help people who missed the April filing deadline

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today highlighted a number of options available to help taxpayers who missed the April deadline to file their 2023 federal income tax return. To help struggling taxpayers, the IRS has important payment programs that can help those who have trouble paying the amount owed and special first-time penalty relief […]

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Treasury, IRS release guidance on the prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations today on the prevailing wage and apprenticeship (PWA) requirements related to increased credit or deduction amounts for certain clean energy incentives, enacted as a part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The IRA provides increased credit or deduction amounts for […]

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Retirement plan distributions: IRS provides guidance on certain exceptions

WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service today issued Notice 2024-55PDF, which provides guidance on exceptions to the additional tax when taking early permissible retirement plan distributions for emergency personal expenses and for victims of domestic abuse. This was added by the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022, and the provisions became effective on January 1, 2024. […]

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IRS warns against scams targeting seniors

WASHINGTON — As part of continuing efforts to protect the senior community, the Internal Revenue Service today issued a warning about the rising threat of impersonation scams. These scams are targeting older adults by pretending to be government officials, aiming to steal sensitive personal information and money. By posing as representatives from agencies such as […]

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IRS makes Direct File a permanent option to file federal tax returns

WASHINGTON — Following a successful filing season pilot and feedback from a variety of partners, the Internal Revenue Service announced today that it will make Direct File a permanent option for filing federal tax returns starting in the 2025 tax season. The agency is exploring ways to expand Direct File to make more taxpayers eligible […]

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IRS: U.S. taxpayers living and working abroad face June 17 deadline

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers living and working outside the United States to file their 2023 federal income tax return by Monday, June 17. This deadline applies to both U.S. citizens and resident aliens abroad, including those with dual citizenship. Qualifying for the June 17 extension U.S. citizens or resident aliens residing […]

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IRS announces extension of Free File program through 2029

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today an extension of the current Free File program through 2029 following an agreement that will continue to make the free private-sector tax software available to taxpayers. The five-year extension agreement between the IRS and Free File Inc. will continue the program through October 2029. Free File is […]

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IRS releases final guidance for certain clean vehicle credits

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations today for the new and previously owned clean vehicle credits. The final regulations provide rules regarding the critical mineral and battery components requirements for the new clean vehicle credit. Today’s guidance finalizes rules for taxpayers intending to transfer the new and previously owned clean vehicle credits […]