IRS Indicates Steady Progress Towards Clearing Processing Backlog
The IRS as of August 19 had 8.7 million unprocessed individual tax returns it has received in 2022, a mix …
IRS: Penalty Relief for Taxpayers Filing 2019, 2020 Returns
The IRS is providing penalty relief to certain taxpayers who filed their 2019 and/or 2020 tax returns late. The penalty …
IRS Announces Tax Relief for Island of St.Croix
The IRS has announced that individuals and households affected by a water shortage and an unprecedented influx of sargassum seagrass …
IRS Officials Lauds Early Success of Voice Bots
Since their introduction two years ahead of schedule in early 2022, IRS voice bots have proven effective in helping recipients …
Planning Around Major Changes to the Foreign Tax Credit
By Patricia Brandstetter and Jonathan D. Grossberg Final regulations, issued December 28, 2021 (TD 9959), significantly change longstanding principles for …
DC Bar Tax Conference: NTA Urges IRS to Fix COVID-19 Refund Claim, Suit Issues
The IRS should extend the window for taxpayers to claim refunds, as well as waive the time limit for filing …
A Peek Behind the Curtain at TAP
Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP) volunteers from around the country work year-round to make recommendations to the IRS on behalf of …
Should You Get an Identity Protection Pin?
Identity Protection Personal Identification Numbers (IP PINs) can protect taxpayers from tax fraud. Should you get one? Identity Protection PIN …
In-Person IRS Help Available Without Appointment Saturday, April 9
In a news release, the IRS announced that many of its Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TACs) will be open to help …
IRS Chief Emphasizes Paper Backlog, Modernization Challenges in Progress Update
The IRS is feeling positive about its progress toward processing outstanding tax returns and modernizing agency systems, but sustained, multiyear …