The Internal Revenue Service today launched Identity Theft Central, designed to improve online access to information on identity theft and data security protection for taxpayers, tax professionals and businesses.
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The Internal Revenue Service wants seniors to know about the availability of a new tax form, Form 1040-SR, featuring larger print and a standard deduction chart with a goal of making it easier for older Americans to read and use.
New Form 1040-SR, Alternative Filing Option Available for Seniors Read More »
The earned income tax credit benefits millions of taxpayers who qualify by putting more money in their pockets. This money can help with things like food, gas, clothing and even saving for a rainy day.
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Taxpayers who work in the gig economy need to understand how their work affects their taxes. A little pre-planning can help make sure gig economy workers are prepared when it’s time to file their tax return.
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The IRS announced today that the agency has become aware of limited circumstances in which it may be appropriate to provide relief from double taxation resulting from application of the repatriation tax under section 965, as amended by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).
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The Internal Revenue Service and Department of the Treasury issued Revenue Procedure 2020-11 that establishes a safe harbor extending relief to additional taxpayers who took out federal or private student loans to finance attendance at a nonprofit or for-profit school.
Congress recently enacted legislation that formally requires the IRS to maintain its Office of Appeals.
Taxpayer First Act Affirms and Strengthens Administrative Appeal Rights Read More »
A Tax Court rejected a constitutional challenge to the law barring expense deductions for legal marijuana businesses. However, two judges embraced the taxpayer’s claim that IRC §280E could violate the 8th Amendment’s prohibition against excessive fines.
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The IRS is increasing enforcement actions for syndicated conservation easement transactions including more coordinated examinations across IRS divisions and more criminal investigations. The goals of these audits may uncover billions of dollars of potentially inflated charitable contribution deductions for qualified conservation easements made through partnerships and limited liability companies (LLCs).
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The Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations on the Foreign Tax Credit, a long-standing tax benefit that generally allows individuals and businesses to claim a credit for income taxes paid or accrued to foreign governments.
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