INCOME TAX NEWS
- The Road From Mitt Romney to MAGA September 19, 2023Economic conservatives tried to use extremists and got used themselves.
- I.R.S. Changes Audit Practice That Discriminated Against Black Taxpayers September 18, 2023The agency will overhaul how it scrutinizes returns that claim the earned-income tax credit, which is aimed at alleviating poverty.
- Wonking Out: Is the Fiscal Picture Getting Better or Worse? Yes. September 8, 2023Complicated stories on the deficit front.
- $80 Billion Influx Has Helped Customer Service, I.R.S. Says August 16, 2023Money from the Inflation Reduction Act has helped improve customer service, but the tax agency continues to face uncertainty over future funding.
- Competing Accounts of Justice Dept.’s Handling of Hunter Biden Case August 11, 2023An I.R.S. investigator’s testimony describing strains over the inquiry into President Biden’s son is at odds with the version laid out by Attorney General Merrick Garland.
- You Can Still File Your 2019 Taxes if You’re Due a Refund April 28, 2023The forms were originally due in the early days of the pandemic. The I.R.S. estimates that 1.5 million people are owed money, but they must file by July 17.
- Bidens Reported Earning $580,000 and Paid $170,000 in Taxes in 2022 April 19, 2023The release of the president’s tax returns showed that the couple’s income dipped slightly in the second year of his presidency.
- What to Do With Your Tax Refund, According to Experts April 7, 2023The average refund is down from last year, but still almost $3,000. One option experts recommend is stashing part of it for unexpected expenses.
- Analysis: A Surprise Accusation Bolsters a Risky Case Against Trump April 5, 2023The unsealed case against Donald J. Trump accuses him of falsifying records in part to lay the groundwork for planned lies to tax authorities.
- The Future of Taxes: They’re Higher March 10, 2023Yes, the rich should pay more, but that won’t be enough.
IRS News
- TAS Success Story: TAS helps in conservatorship refund case September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 – A distraught taxpayer contacted TAS for help because her mother had been in a conservatorship with […] The post TAS Success Story: TAS helps in conservatorship refund case appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service.
- NTA Blog: Collection Part Two: End of the IRS Revenue Officer “Pop-In” Visit September 11, 2023September 11, 2023 – The IRS announced it is ending the practice of unannounced visits from its revenue officers. The […] The post NTA Blog: Collection Part Two: End of the IRS Revenue Officer “Pop-In” Visit appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service.
- TAS Tax Tip: Get an Identity Protection PIN to protect yourself from tax-related identity theft September 7, 2023September 7, 2023 – TAS is pleased to share the news that the IRS has now opened up enrollment in the […] The post TAS Tax Tip: Get an Identity Protection PIN to protect yourself from tax-related identity theft appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service.
- NTA Blog: Collection Part One – Do You Have an Outstanding Tax Due? Why Wait? September 7, 2023September 7, 2023 – In a March 2022 blog, I wrote about the IRS suspension of more than a dozen […] The post NTA Blog: Collection Part One – Do You Have an Outstanding Tax Due? Why Wait? appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service.
- TAS Tax Tip: Important Reminders for October Extension Filers September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 – Most taxpayers who requested an extension of time to file for their 2022 federal income tax return will […] The post TAS Tax Tip: Important Reminders for October Extension Filers appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service.
- TAS Success Story: TAS ensures statutes are appropriately enforced September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 – When a taxpayer does not file a required tax return, the IRS has the option of […] The post TAS Success Story: TAS ensures statutes are appropriately enforced appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service.