IRS warns of scammers using fake charities to exploit taxpayers
WASHINGTON — On day five of the annual Dirty Dozen campaign, the Internal Revenue Service today urged everyone to be on alert for scammers using fake charities to dupe taxpayers, especially following major disasters.
Whether an earthquake…
Tax Time Guide: Things to consider when filing a 2022 tax return
WASHINGTON — With the 2023 tax filing season in full swing, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers to gather their necessary information and visit IRS.gov for updated resources and tools to help with their 2022 tax…
Interest rates remain the same for the second quarter of 2023
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced that interest rates will remain the same for the calendar quarter beginning April 1, 2023.
For individuals, the rate for overpayments and underpayments will be 7% per year, compounded…
IRS sets January 23 as official start to 2023 tax filing season
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced Monday, January 23, 2023, as the beginning of the nation's 2023 tax season when the agency will begin accepting and processing 2022 tax year returns.
More than 168 million individual…
IRS opens free portal to file information returns
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today that businesses can now file Form 1099 series information returns using a new online portal, available free from the IRS.
Known as the Information Returns Intake System (IRIS), this…
Check tax withholding now to avoid paying future quarterly estimated payments
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers who earn wages to use the Tax Withholding Estimator now to adjust their 2023 withholding. People's tax situations occasionally change through marriage or divorce, adding a child…
Employer January 31 wage statement deadline almost here
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today urged employers to be aware of the January deadline to file Forms W-2 and other wage statements. Filing these documents timely prevents late-filing penalties for employers, helps…
Deferred Social Security tax payment due Dec. 31
The Internal Revenue Service today reminded employers and self-employed individuals that chose to defer paying part of their 2020 Social Security tax liability that their second annual installment of the deferred amount is due on December 31,…
Get Ready for taxes: What’s new when filing in 2023
The Internal Revenue Service encouraged taxpayers to take important actions this month to help them file their 2022 federal tax returns.
This is the second in a series of reminders to help taxpayers get ready for the upcoming tax filing season.…