To fee or not to fee? That’s been the question for nearly nine years. Now the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) believes that it has an
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Taxpayer Advocate Reports On 20 Most Serious Problems Facing Taxpayers
Each year, the National Taxpayer Advocate (NTA) makes an annual report to Congress. The report is required by law under Section 7803(c)(2)(B)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code
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Taxpayer Advocate Names Outdated Tech Systems Top IRS Challenge
So far, tax season is proving to be anything but ordinary. Tax filings are down, and refunds are off to a sluggish beginning. And it’s not
Read MoreIRS: Tax Filings Down But Average Refund Dollars Are Up
Might we finally be turning a corner? Tax season appeared to be off to a slow start when it opened in January, with initial statistics showing fewer returns
Read MoreWoman Calls Police On Ex For Tax Emergency
Imagine this: Your ex-spouse insists on claiming your child as a dependent without your consent. What do you do? A Princeville, Illinois, mom responded to
Read MoreLong-Time IRS Employee & “Mother Of The 1040-EZ” To Retire
After forty-nine years at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), it’s the last tax season for Carolyn Tavenner. The long-term IRS employee, sometimes called the “Mother
Read MoreIRS Reports Fewer Returns & Smaller Refunds As Tax Season Continues
The tax season appeared to be off to a slow start when it opened last month, with initial statistics showing fewer returns filed and smaller refunds issued. While
Read MoreNew Twists On IRS Email & Phone Scams Popping Up During Tax Season
I had an email in my inbox yesterday which allegedly contained a voicemail from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Here’s part of what the email
Read MoreA Look At How Much Influence Presidents Have On Your Taxes
“Read my lips: no new taxes.” Those few words, uttered by then-American presidential candidate George H. W. Bush at the 1988 Republican National Convention on August
Read MoreE-Filing Your Tax Return? Here’s The IRS Tool You Need To Know About
Are you planning to file your tax return electronically? Be sure to have last year’s tax return (or tax info) handy if you’re filing for
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