February 19, 2015
29 people have been nominated to serve on the nationwide Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP). The TAP is a federal advisory committee charged with providing taxpayer suggestions to improve IRS customer service.
February 19, 2015
New guidelines issued by the IRS authorize electronic signatures on Form 8878 (IRS e-file Signature Authorization for Form 4868 or Form 2350) and Form 8879 (IRS e-file Signature Authorization).
February 19, 2015
The Internal Revenue Service has started taking appointments for customer service. A limited test in 10 of its larger Tax Assistance Centers around the country is meant to see if this approach can help reduce taxpayer wait times during a time of severe bu
February 12, 2015
If you move to Puerto Rico, you can retain your U.S. citizenship while saving taxes, not an option in some other so-called tax havens. Although the tropical island is just a little more than 1,000 miles from Florida, it might as well be halfway around ...
February 11, 2015
Two of the most asked questions by Americans this time of year are either, "How Much Do I Owe?," or "Where's My Income Tax Refund?"
February 11, 2015
The IRS reminded taxpayers the Presidents Day holiday period typically marks one of the busiest weeks of the tax filing season for its phone lines. There are other alternatives to help taxpayers find answers to commonly asked tax questions.
February 10, 2015
For small business owners and other self-employed individuals required to make regular tax deposits or payments, keeping track of them can be complicated. This video shows how these taxpayers can use the business due dates feature and other functions in t
February 10, 2015
The 2015 tax filing season is off to a strong start with most taxpayers filing their returns electronically and choosing direct deposit for their refunds, according to the Internal Revenue Service.
February 10, 2015
The IRS and other groups warn that people shouldn’t trust their private financial documents to just anyone. It’s good to know exactly what their tax preparer’s credentials mean, and whether they really qualify as credentials at all.
February 9, 2015
The Internal Revenue Service has released IRS2Go 5.0, an update to the only official IRS smartphone application, compatible with both Apple and Android devices.
February 5, 2015
The has launched a new, online public directory of tax return preparers. This searchable directory on IRS.gov will help taxpayers find a tax professional with credentials and select qualifications to help them prepare their tax returns.
February 3, 2015
The Internal Revenue Service is targeting abusive tax shelters and structures it says some Americans use to avoid paying taxes. The agency says the problem has been a lingering issue, and so it has been added to the annual list of tax scams known as the “