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Reasons why some tax refunds filed electronically take longer than 21 days

WASHINGTON — Even though the Internal Revenue Service issues most refunds in less than 21 days for taxpayers who filed electronically and chose direct deposit, some refunds may take longer. Many different factors can affect the timing of a refund after the IRS receives a return. A manual review may be necessary when a return […]

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IRS warning: Scammers work year-round

WASHINGTON — As the new year begins, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers to protect their personal and financial information throughout the year and watch out for IRS impersonation scams, along with other schemes, that try to trick people out of their hard-earned money. These schemes can involve text message scams, e-mail schemes and phone […]

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Interest rates increase for the second quarter of 2022

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced that interest rates will increase for the calendar quarter beginning April 1, 2022. The rates will be: 4% for overpayments (3% in the case of a corporation); 1.5% for the portion of a corporate overpayment exceeding $10,000; 4% for underpayments; and 6% for large corporate underpayments. Under […]

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Tax Time Guide: Use the Where’s My Refund?

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers today that the fastest and easiest way to check on tax refunds is by using the Where’s My Refund?  tool on IRS.gov or through the IRS2Go mobile app. This year, more than ever before, those who don’t normally have to file a tax return may wish to do so […]

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Hotel Industry Forecasts Improving Market for Lodging

The hotel industry will continue moving toward recovery in 2022, but the path will be uneven and potentially volatile, and full recovery is still several years away, according to the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA)’s 2022 State of the Hotel Industry Report. The report, which reveals shifts in consumer and business sentiment, was created in […]

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41% of Workers Considering a New Job in 2022

For many workers, 2022 will be a chance to start anew, perhaps even with a new job, research from talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half shows. The company’s biannual Job Optimism Survey of more than 2,400 professionals tracks worker sentiment on current and future career prospects and reveals key implications for employers Seeking […]

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Top 5 things to remember when filing income tax returns in 2022

WASHINGTON — With filing season beginning January 24, the Internal Revenue Service reminded taxpayers about several key items to keep in mind when filing their federal income tax returns this year. Given the unprecedented circumstances around the pandemic and unique challenges for this tax season, the IRS offers a 5-point checklist that can help many […]

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All third Economic Impact Payments issued

WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service announced today that all third-round Economic Impact Payments have been issued and reminds people how to claim any remaining stimulus payment they’re entitled to on their 2021 income tax return as part of the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit. Parents of a child born in 2021 – or parents and […]

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IRS begins 2022 tax season and urges extra caution for taxpayers

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today kicked off the 2022 tax filing season with an urgent reminder to taxpayers to take extra precautions this year to file an accurate tax return electronically to help speed refunds. The start of this year’s tax season – which takes place earlier than last year’s February 12 opening – signals […]