IRS The IRS has officially pushed back the tax filing deadline to July 15, 2020 for all the 2019 tax liability as well as 2020 estimated tax payments. AGAIN, the entire tax season has been postponed to a due date of July 15th.. California: The Franchise Tax Board (FTB) announced updated special tax relief for […]

IR-2020-56, March 13, 2020 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers to remain vigilant with their personal information by securing computers and mobile phones. Proper cybersecurity protection and scam recognition can reduce the threat of identity theft inside and outside the tax system. This news release is part of a series called the Tax […]

IR-2020-55, March 12, 2020 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced the release of final regulations that increase the Offer in Compromise application fee to $205 and provide an additional way for the IRS to waive the Offer in Compromise application fee for low-income taxpayers, based on their adjusted gross income (AGI). An Offer in Compromise (OIC) is […]

IR-2020-52, March 9, 2020 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers, businesses, tax professionals and others to take advantage of a wide variety of free IRS email subscription services that feature things like the annual “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams, which is coming this month. The e-News Subscription service issues tax information by email […]

IRS YouTube Videos: Free Help Preparing Your Tax Return – English | Spanish | ASL Do-It-Yourself Free Tax Preparation – English | Spanish | ASL IR-2020-47, March 3, 2020 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that free tax help is available in-person at nearly 11,000 volunteer sites nationwide and online through IRS Free File. This news release is part of a series called the Tax […]

IR-2020-45, February 28, 2020 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers today that the best way to check on their tax refund is by using the “Where’s My Refund?” tool at IRS.gov or through the IRS2Go Mobile App. This news release is part of a group of IRS tips called the Tax Time Guide. The […]

IR-2020-44, February 26, 2020 WASHINGTON ― The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that it is processing tax returns claiming benefits extended or changed by recent legislation. Most taxpayers can file when they are ready – and as they normally would – if they are eligible for one or more of these benefits and claim them […]

IR-2020-40, February 24, 2020 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service has released its newly-revised tax guide, designed to help members of the military understand the many special tax benefits available to them under the law. Publication 3, Armed Forces’ Tax Guide, now posted on IRS.gov, is packed with useful filing tips for any member of […]

IR-2020-36, February 19, 2020 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced it is seeking civic-minded volunteers to serve on the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP). The TAP is a federal advisory committee that listens to taxpayers, identifies major taxpayer concerns, and makes recommendations for improving IRS service and customer satisfaction. Taxpayers interested in serving on […]

IR-2020-36, February 19, 2020 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced it is seeking civic-minded volunteers to serve on the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP). The TAP is a federal advisory committee that listens to taxpayers, identifies major taxpayer concerns, and makes recommendations for improving IRS service and customer satisfaction. Taxpayers interested in serving on […]