The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that tax season will open on Monday, January 28, 2019. The IRS will begin accepting paper and electronic
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What Can Taxpayers Expect From The IRS As Shutdown Begins?
Millions of taxpayers expect to be ready in January when tax season opens, but will the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) be ready? With a showdown
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IRS Warns About Payroll & Wire Transfer Scam Emails
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is warning about an uptick in phishing emails involving payroll direct deposit, wire transfer, and W-2 scams. The emails, which are primarily
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Taxpayers In Some States Will Have Extra Time To File
Despite rumors to the contrary, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has not announced an official start date to the 2019 tax filing season. However, the
Read MoreTaxpayers Have An Extra Day To File And Pay
President Donald Trump has ordered the federal government to close Wednesday, December 5, 2018, in a National Day of Mourning for former President George H.W. Bush, who died last Friday at the age of 94. With many federal offices and banks closing, taxpayers weren’t sure whether they would be excused for not complying with date-specific deadlines. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has put some taxpayers’ minds at ease by allowing a one-day extension.
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IRS Gets More Social With Instagram
In an effort to reach out to taxpayers, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is expanding its presence on social media, making its debut on Instagram.
Read MoreIRS Warns On Tax Transcript Scam
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is warning about a new “tax transcript” scam. In the scam, taxpayers are tricked into opening emails that look like they are from the IRS—but they potentially carry malware.
Read MoreIRS Announced Planned Outage Over Veterans Day Weekend
Some IRS online services will be closed this weekend for annual maintenance.
Read MoreIRS Will Continue Free File Alliance
The IRS has announced that it has reached an agreement with the Free File Alliance that will continue the program & make it better for the 2019 tax season.
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IRS Announces Relief For Taxpayers Affected By Hurricane Michael
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced tax relief for victims of Hurricane Michael.
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