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IRS finalizes rules on elective payments of certain clean energy credits under the Inflation Reduction Act
The Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations for applicable entities that earn certain clean...
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Mar 12, 20242 min read


Spokane Area Tax Relief
The Internal Revenue Service has announced Spokane area tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Washington state affected...
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Feb 29, 20241 min read


Michigan Tax Relief
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced tax relief measures aimed at aiding individuals and businesses in Michigan who were...
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Feb 21, 20241 min read


Watch out for “new client” email scam - IRS warns
Tax professionals are warned about a rising "new client" scam during the busy tax filing season. In this scheme, cybercriminals...
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Feb 14, 20241 min read


Tax Relief for Maine
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced tax relief measures for individuals and businesses in areas of Maine impacted by severe...
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Feb 6, 20242 min read


Disaster victims with extensions must file their 2022 tax returns by February 15th
The Internal Revenue Service reminded disaster-area taxpayers, disaster victims with tax extensions to file their 2022 returns, that...
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Feb 1, 20242 min read


IRS Releases Standard Mileage Rates for 2024
Beginning on Jan. 1, 2024, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) will be: 67 cents per...
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Dec 26, 20231 min read


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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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