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IRS Direct File set to expand availability

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today that Direct File will be available for the 2025 tax filing season in double the number of states than last year’s pilot, and it will cover a wider range of tax situations, greatly…
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IRS warns of “mills” taking advantage of taxpayers

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers to beware of promoters claiming their services are necessary to resolve unpaid taxes owed to the IRS while charging excessive fees, often with no results. These unscrupulous “mills”…
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IRS opens new process to help incorrect claims for the Employee Retention Credit

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today that the agency is opening a supplemental claim process to help third-party payers and their clients resolve incorrect claims for the Employee Retention Credit. Third-party payers…
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IRS issues proposed regulations for Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today issued proposed regulations to provide guidance on the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (CAMT). The Inflation Reduction Act created the CAMT, which imposes a 15% minimum tax on the adjusted…
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Guidance on the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit

WASHINGTON — The Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service issued proposed regulations to provide guidance for the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit. The Inflation Reduction Act amended the credit for qualified…
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IRS shares new warning signs of incorrect claims for Employee Retention Credit

The IRS recently shared five new warning signs of incorrect claims by businesses for the Employee Retention Credit. The new list comes from common issues the IRS has seen while reviewing and processing ERC claims. Aggressive promoters convinced…
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Child and Dependent Care tax credit can help offset summer day camp expenses

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers that summer day camp expenses may count towards the Child and Dependent Care tax credit. Many working parents arrange for care of their younger children under age 13 during…
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IRS encourages people to do an end-of-summer tax checkup

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged taxpayers to consider using the end of the summer to make tax withholding or payment updates to avoid a potential surprise next year at tax time. While most taxpayers get a refund…
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Interest rates remain the same for the fourth quarter of 2024

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced interest rates will remain the same for the calendar quarter beginning Oct. 1, 2024. For individuals, the rate for overpayments and underpayments will be 8% per year, compounded…