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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 […]

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IRS releases final guidance on transfers of certain credits

WASHINGTON — The Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations today describing rules and definitions for the transfer of eligible credits in a taxable year, including specific rules for partnerships and S corporations. The Inflation Reduction Act and the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors act (CHIPs) enable taxpayers to take advantage […]

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Pilot closes after 140,000 taxpayers successfully use direct e-filing system

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced the closure of the Direct File pilot with several hundred thousand taxpayers across 12 states signing up for Direct File accounts, and 140,803 taxpayers filing their federal tax returns using the new service. By design, the Direct File Pilot started out small, and in mid-March the IRS incrementally […]

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Taking tax advice on social media can be bad news for taxpayers

WASHINGTON — On day eight of the Dirty Dozen tax scam series, the Internal Revenue Service today warned about bad tax information on social media that can lure honest taxpayers with bad advice, potentially leading to identity theft and tax problems. Social media can routinely circulate inaccurate or misleading tax information, where people on TikTok […]