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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
Interest rates remain the same for the second quarter of 2024
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced interest rates will remain the same for the calendar quarter beginning April 1, 2024.
For individuals, the rate for overpayments and underpayments will be 8% per year, compounded…
Treasury, IRS update frequently asked questions for the Premium Tax Credit
The basics
Q1. What is the Premium Tax Credit? (updated February 24, 2022)
A1. The Premium Tax Credit is a refundable tax credit designed to help eligible individuals and families with low or moderate income afford health insurance…