Taxes December 12, 2025
IRS Says Financial Crimes Surged Nearly 16% in 2025—Up to $10.6B
Of the $10.59 billion, $4.5 billion resulted from tax fraud, marking an increase of 111.8% from FY24, the agency said this week.
IRS October 30, 2023
IRS OKs E-Signatures to Be Used on a Slew of Forms Indefinitely
The agency said Monday it will continue to allow alternatives to handwritten signatures to be accepted for certain tax documents.
IRS October 30, 2023
IRS Boosts Hiring for Taxpayer Assistance Centers
The agency has increased staffing at its TACs by 31% during FY 2023 thanks to funding from the Inflation Reduction Act.
Taxes October 25, 2023
IRS Starts Business Tax Accounts
The business tax accounts are part of a continuing effort to improve IRS taxpayer services and make the agency more tech-friendly.
Taxes October 25, 2023
IRS Has Collected $160 Million in Back Taxes From Millionaires This Year
The agency said it recently recovered $122 million from 100 wealthy earners, in addition to $38 million collected earlier this year.
IRS October 24, 2023
IRS Opens PTIN Renewal Season for 2024
The fee to renew or obtain a PTIN for 2024 is $19.75, down from $30.75 in 2023. Failure to have a valid PTIN may result in penalties.
Payroll October 20, 2023
IRS Watches for Misclassified Independent Contractors, But There is a Safe Harbor Rule
An employer in danger of being assessed back taxes for certain workers may avoid liability if it qualifies for “Section 530 relief.”
Taxes October 19, 2023
IRS Gives Employers ‘A Way Out’ if They Filed an Improper ERC Claim
The IRS on Thursday offered steps small businesses can take to cancel their tax credit claim if they have doubts about its legitimacy.
Taxes October 17, 2023
Taxpayer Interest in IRS’s Direct File Program May Have Been Exaggerated
Their willingness to use the Direct File program may be overstated because of the survey the IRS used to gauge their interest, TIGTA says.
Taxes October 17, 2023
IRS to Try Out Its Free E-Filing Tax Return Program in 13 States Next Year
The IRS on Tuesday unveiled more details about Direct File, the agency’s free online tax filing program that is debuting in 2024.
Taxes October 16, 2023
So Far, the IRS Has Spent 2.5% of Its Inflation Reduction Act Money
As of June 30, the agency has spent approximately $1.95 billion of the nearly $80 billion it will receive over a 10-year period.
Taxes October 16, 2023
IRS Says Tax Gap Grew to $688 Billion in Tax Year 2021
The new estimate reflects a rise of more than $192 billion from the prior estimates for tax years 2014 to 2016.
Taxes October 16, 2023
Oct. 16, 2023, is Deadline for Taxpayers with an Extension
For 2023, however, many taxpayers who had received an extension to file, also later faced various forms of natural disasters for which the IRS has granted additional time to file.