(Author’s Note: After this article was published, on March 20, 2020, Treasury Secretary Mnuchin announced that the tax filing deadline has been extended to July 15, 2020.)
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Congress Asks IRS For Update On Tax Filing Deadline
Will they or won’t they? That’s the question on the minds of many taxpayers as rumors swirl about a potential extension of the tax filing
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IRS Announces Tax Relief For Tennessee Tornado Victims
At least 24 people have been reported dead, dozens were injured, and tens of thousands were left without power following a series of storms in
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IRS Tax Filing Statistics Pick Up, But Still Lower Than 2018 Or 2019
Taxpayers are still taking their time to file: that’s the takeaway from recent filing statistics released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Tax season opened on time on January
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Finally! IRS Issues Proposed Regulations On Business Meals & Entertainment
Still confused about the business expense deduction for meals and entertainment under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA)? In the months following the new law,
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IRS Plans Home Visits
We all know that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) won’t initiate taxpayer contact with a phone call. But a knock on the door? That’s precisely
Read MoreIRS Tax Season Filing Numbers Still Off Pace
Taxpayers still aren’t rushing to file: that’s the initial takeaway from a second set of statistics released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Tax season opened on time on
Read MoreIRS Names Erin Collins As New National Taxpayer Advocate
The U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have announced the appointment of Erin M. Collins to serve as the National Taxpayer Advocate (NTA). Collins previously
Read MoreIRS Seeking Volunteers For Taxpayer Advocacy Panel
Taxpayers are often quick to complain about customer service issues. Now, the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP) is seeking volunteers who are willing to help the
Read MoreIRS Has A New Tool To Fight Against Identity Theft
Despite a steep drop in tax-related identity theft in recent years, the scam remains serious enough to earn a spot on the agency’s 2019 “Dirty Dozen”
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