Every year, the IRS updates the per diem rates to reflect cost of living adjustments. New per-diem numbers for business travelers are now out and are effective October 1, 2017.
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IRS Announces All Of Georgia Now Eligible For Disaster Tax Relief
The IRS has extended tax relief in the wake of Hurricane Irma to the entire state of Georgia.
Read MoreUPDATED: IRS, FinCEN Announce Tax Relief For Taxpayers Affected By Hurricane Irma
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced tax relief for those impacted by Hurricane Irma. Additionally, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced that taxpayers in affected areas have until January 31, 2018, to file their FBARs.
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IRS Responds To Privacy, Other Challenges In Bitcoin Records Fight
The federal government fired back last week as answered opposition to its ongoing court case between the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Coinbase, a company which facilitates transactions of digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Read MoreIRS Issues Urgent Warning About Ransomware Email Scam
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued an urgent warning about a new scheme targeting taxpayers. The scheme involves a bogus email which impersonates the IRS and the FBI as part of a ransomware scam to take computer data hostage.
Read MoreClaiming A Loss After A Disaster Like Hurricane Harvey
Taxpayers who suffer economic loss due to a natural disaster like Hurricane Harvey may be able to claim a casualty loss deduction on a federal income tax return. Here’s what you need to know.
Read MoreIRS Announces Tax Relief For Taxpayers Affected By Hurricane Harvey
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced significant tax relief for victims of Hurricane Harvey. Those in Texas who have been affected by the storm have until January 31, 2018, to file certain individual and business tax returns and make certain tax payments.
Read MoreIRS Warns Again On Email Scam After FBI Reports Billions In Related Losses
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), state tax agencies, and the tax industry have announced a recent increase in email scams targeting employee Forms W-2. A variation on the scam has cost businesses more than $3 billion over the past two years.
Read MoreIRS Warns Tax Pros About New Phishing Scam
The Internal Revenue Service, state tax agencies, and the tax industry, as part of the Security Summit, are warning tax professionals about a new scam making the rounds. The new scam involves a phishing email scam impersonating tax software providers and attempting to steal usernames and passwords.
Read MoreIRS Introduces New Crime Boss
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has officially introduced the new Chief of the Criminal Investigation division. John D. (Don) Fort was appointed in June 2017 after former Chief Richard Weber announced his departure.
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