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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 […]

Avoid tax return mistakes, reduce processing delays

WASHINGTON — As the April 15 filing deadline approaches, the Internal Revenue Service issued a reminder to taxpayers on ways to prevent typical errors on their federal tax returns to help speed potential refunds. Collect all tax-related paperwork Taxpayers should collect all key documents, including Forms W-2 and 1099, as well as any supporting paperwork […]

IRS: Free File provides quick, easy way to file an extension

WASHINGTON — As the end of tax season draws near, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers there’s an easy way to get a tax filing extension through the Free File program. A tax filing extension guarantees the taxpayer six additional months to file – with an extended deadline of Oct. 15, 2024. The IRS Free […]

U.S. taxpayers living, working abroad: File 2023 tax return by June 17

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers living and working outside the U.S. to file their 2023 federal income tax return by Monday, June 17, 2024. This deadline applies to both U.S. citizens and resident aliens abroad, including those with dual citizenship. This deadline does not apply to taxpayers who live or have a […]

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Time running out to claim $1 billion in refunds for tax year 2020

WASHINGTON ― The Internal Revenue Service announced today that almost 940,000 people across the nation have unclaimed refunds for tax year 2020 but face a May 17 deadline to submit their tax returns. The IRS estimates more than $1 billion in refunds remain unclaimed because people haven’t filed their 2020 tax returns yet. The average […]

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Tax Time Guide 2024: What to know before completing a tax return

WASHINGTON — During the busiest time of the tax filing season, the Internal Revenue Service kicked off its 2024 Tax Time Guide series to help remind taxpayers of key items they’ll need to file a 2023 tax return. As part of its four-part, weekly Tax Time Guide series, the IRS continues to provide new and […]

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IRS: Take care when choosing a tax return professional

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers that carefully choosing a tax professional to prepare a tax return is vital to ensuring that their personal and financial information is safe and secure and treated with care. Most tax return preparers provide honest, high-quality service. But some may cause harm through fraud, identity theft […]