IRS: Beware of fake charities; check before donating
WASHINGTON — With the tragic crises and natural disasters happening around the globe, many are responding to the call to give what they can to help. The Internal Revenue Service today warned taxpayers to be wary of criminals soliciting donations…
IRS issues guidance for the transfer of clean vehicle credits
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service issued proposed regulations, Revenue Procedure 2023-33PDF and frequently asked questions today for the transfer of new and previously owned clean vehicle credits from the taxpayer to an eligible…
IRS launches business tax account
WASHINGTON — Following a dramatically improved 2023 filing season thanks to Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) investments, the Internal Revenue Service has targeted IRA resources on strengthening enforcement, with announcements on new initiatives…
IRS expands use of chatbots to help answer questions on key notices
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced the availability of expanded chatbot technology to help quickly answer basic questions for people receiving notices about possibly underreporting their taxes.
The new chatbot feature…
IRS: Those impacted by Idalia qualify for tax relief
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced tax relief for individuals and businesses affected by Idalia in parts of Florida. These taxpayers now have until Feb. 15, 2024, to file various federal individual and business tax returns…
IRS launches paperless processing initiative
Taxpayers will have the option to go paperless for IRS correspondence by 2024 filing season, IRS to achieve paperless processing for all tax returns by filing season 2025
FS-2023-18, Aug. 2023
IRS paperless processing initiative will eliminate…
Interest rates increase for the fourth quarter 2023
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced that interest rates will increase for the calendar quarter beginning Oct.1, 2023.
For individuals, the rate for overpayments and underpayments will be 8% per year, compounded daily.…
IRS ends unannounced officer visits to taxpayers
WASHINGTON — As part of a larger transformation effort, the Internal Revenue Service today announced a major policy change that will end most unannounced visits to taxpayers by agency revenue officers to reduce public confusion and enhance…
Special options available to help taxpayers who missed the April deadline
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged taxpayers who owe unpaid taxes and missed the April 18 tax deadline to file their 2022 federal income tax return and pay any tax due by Wednesday, June 14, to avoid a larger late-filing…