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2024 Tax Season: IRS Online Account enhancements
The IRS has made online account enhancements. Taxpayers and Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) holders can now access...
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Dec 14, 20231 min read
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Reminder - Renew Your PTIN before 12/31 for 2024
Paid tax return preparers with a PTIN expiring on Dec. 31, 2023: You need to renew your PTIN for 2024 with the online renewal process. It...
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Dec 7, 20231 min read
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Signing up to be an IRS-certified volunteer is a great way to help people
IRS-certified volunteers play a crucial role during tax filing season, serving as the often-overlooked heroes. Each year, these dedicated...
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Nov 13, 20232 min read
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Reminder: IRS AFSP Deadline 12/31/23 - IRS AFSP Courses available
The deadline for the IRS AFSP (Annual Filing Season Program) is December 31st. Make sure to have your IRS AFSP CE courses completed by...
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Nov 3, 20233 min read
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IRS 2024 PTIN renewal period open for tax professionals
2024 PTIN renewal is open and the Internal Revenue Service today reminded the nearly 800,000 active tax return preparers that they can...
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Oct 24, 20232 min read
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IRS Postpones Tax Filing and Payment Deadlines for California Storm Victims
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) postponed tax deadlines for most California taxpayers to Nov. 16, 2023. In the wake of last winter’s...
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Oct 16, 20232 min read
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Avoiding Identity Theft Scammers Posing as the IRS
Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but when scammers pose as the IRS it means trouble for taxpayers. Identity thieves may...
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Oct 10, 20232 min read
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Red Flags for Employee Retention Credit Claims
The Internal Revenue Service released Red Flags for Employee Retention Credit Claims to warn businesses to watch out for aggressive...
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Sep 20, 20234 min read
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South Carolina taxpayers impacted by Idalia qualify for tax relief
The Internal Revenue Service today announced tax relief for individuals and businesses affected by Idalia, anywhere in South Carolina....
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Sep 8, 20234 min read
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Educator Expense Deduction Helps Teachers Cut Classroom Costs
Teachers often buy classroom supplies with their own money. The Educator Expense Deduction helps them get some of that money back....
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Aug 29, 20231 min read
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Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax
The Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax is an annual federal excise tax on heavy highway motor vehicles operating on public highways. The...
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Aug 24, 20232 min read
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Owners of Solar and Wind Powered Energy Facilities in Low-income Communities
The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations and Revenue Procedure 2023-27 to provide...
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Aug 21, 20232 min read
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Identity Theft Red Flags Tax Pros Should Know
According to the IRS tax professionals have a precious commodity that identity thieves desperately want — client tax information. With...
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Aug 16, 20232 min read
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Builders of Qualified New Energy Efficient Homes Might Qualify for an Expanded Tax Credit
The Internal Revenue Service reminds eligible contractors who build or substantially reconstruct qualified new energy efficient homes...
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Aug 10, 20232 min read
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Security Measures for Tax Professionals and Taxpayer Scams on the Rise
Protect data using Written Information Security Plan The IRS and its Security Summit partners encourage tax professionals to take...
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Jul 25, 20232 min read
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Accessible Tax Info and Forms Available with the IRS Alternative Media Center
The IRS wants taxpayers to know that they strive to serve all taxpayers by providing tax information in a variety of formats and...
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Jul 10, 20231 min read
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July 17 is the Last Time for Taxpayers to Claim $1.5 billion in Tax Refunds from 2019 Tax Returns
The Internal Revenue Service issued a final reminder today to nearly 1.5 million taxpayers across the country to claim their refunds for...
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Jun 30, 20232 min read
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An Identity Protection PIN Helps Shield Taxpayers from Tax-Related Identity Theft
Identity Protection PINs stop identity thieves from filing fraudulent tax returns. Taxpayers who participate in this program are assigned...
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Jun 19, 20232 min read
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Tax Considerations When Selling a Home
Many people move during the summer. Taxpayers who are selling their home may qualify to exclude all or part of any gain from the sale...
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Jun 14, 20232 min read
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Installing Solar Panels or Other Home Improvements May Qualify Taxpayers for Home Energy Credit
Homeowners who make improvements like replacing old doors and windows, installing solar panels or upgrading a hot water heater may...
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May 16, 20232 min read
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