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Federal Tax Alerts
National Taxpayer Advocate Delivers Annual Report to Congress; Focuses on Tax Reform, IRS Funding and Identity Theft
IR-2013-3, Jan. 9, 2013 - National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson today released her 2012 annual report to Congress, identifying...
Read MoreIRS Plans Jan. 30 Tax Season Opening For 1040 Filers
IR-2013-2, Jan. 8, 2013 - Following the January tax law changes made by Congress under the American Taxpayer Relief Act, the...
Read MoreIRS Provides Updated Withholding Guidance for 2013
IR-2013-1, Jan. 3, 2013 - The IRS released updated income-tax withholding tables for 2013 reflecting this week-s changes by...
Read MoreIRS Provides Guidance on Withholding in 2013
IR-2012-105, Dec. 31, 2012 - The IRS released new income-tax withholding tables for 2013 and issued special instructions on...
Read MoreIRS Office of Professional Responsibility Disbars Return Preparer Accused of Filing False Returns
IR-2012-104, Dec. 31, 2012 - The IRS announced that its Office of Professional Responsibility has disbarred a return preparer...
Read MoreTax Preparers Must Renew Their PTINs and Those Required to Take the RTRP Test Should Schedule It As Soon As Possible
IR-2012-103, Dec. 20, 2012 - Professional tax return preparers must renew their Preparer Tax Identification Numbers (PTINs),...
Read MoreIRS Offers Tips for Year-End Giving
IR-2012-102, Dec. 19, 2012 - Individuals and businesses making contributions to charity should keep in mind key tax provisions...
Read MorePlan Now to Get Full Benefit of Saver’s Credit; Tax Credit Helps Low- and Moderate-Income Workers Save for Retirement
IR-2012-101, Dec. 13, 2012 - Low- and moderate-income workers can take steps now to save for retirement and earn a special tax...
Read MoreIRS Announces New Members for ETAAC
IR-2012-100, Nov. 30, 2012 - The IRS announced the selection of four new members and a chairperson to the Electronic Tax Administration...
Read MoreInterest Rates Remain the Same for the First Quarter of 2013
IR-2012-99, Nov. 30, 2012 - The IRS today announced that interest rates for under- and over-payments will remain the same for...
Read MoreIRS Strengthens Integrity of ITIN System; Revised Application Procedures in Effect for Upcoming Filing Season
IR-2012-98, Nov. 29, 2012 -- The IRS announced updated procedures to strengthen the ITIN program requirements. The new modifications...
Read MoreIRS Seeks to Return Undelivered Checks to Taxpayers; Recommends e-file, Direct Deposit to Avoid Future Delivery Problems
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Read MoreFall 2012 Statistics of Income Bulletin Now Available
IR-2012-97, Nov. 21, 2012 - The IRS announced that the fall 2012 issue of the Statistics of Income Bulletin is available. This...
Read MoreIRS Gives Additional Time to Small, Automatically Revoked Tax-Exempt Organizations Affected by Hurricane Sandy
IR-2012-96, Nov. 21, 2012- The IRS is postponing the filing date until Feb. 1, 2013, for some small tax-exempt organizations...
Read MoreStandard Mileage Rates for 2013
IR-2012-95, Nov. 21, 2012 - Most standard mileage rates for 2013 are up 1 cent from 2012.
Read MoreIRS Extends Hurricane Sandy Diesel Fuel Penalty Waiver to Dec. 7 for New Jersey and Parts of New York
IR-2012-94, Nov. 20, 2012 - The IRS is extending until Dec. 7 the diesel fuel penalty waiver, due to expire today, for New Jersey...
Read MoreRetirement Plans Can Make Loans, Hardship Distributions to Sandy Victims
IR-2012-93, Nov. 16, 2012- 401(k)s and similar employer-sponsored retirement plans can make loans and hardship distributions...
Read MoreIRS Advisory Council Issues 2012 Annual Report
IR-2012-92, Nov. 15, 2012 WASHINGTON - One of the Internal Revenue Service-s main advisory panels for tax administration today...
Read MoreIRS Warns Consumers of Possible Scams Relating to Hurricane Sandy Relief
IR-2012-91, Nov. 9, 2012 - Taxpayers should watch out for scams in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.
Read MoreIRS Reaches Major IT Milestone
IR-2012-90, Nov. 8, 2012 -- The IRS announced today that its Applications Development group has achieved Capability Maturity...
Read MorePrepared Remarks of IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman before the AICPA, Washington, DC
IR-2012-89, Nov. 7, 2012 - Commissioner Shulman delivers remarks to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants in...
Read MoreTreasury and IRS Announce Special Relief to Encourage Leave Donation Programs for Victims of Hurricane Sandy
IR-2012-88, Nov. 6, 2012 - Treasury and IRS announced special relief intended to support leave-based donation programs to aid...
Read MoreIRS Expedites Charity Applications and Urges Use of Existing Charities
IR-2012-87, Nov. 6, 2012 - Treasury and IRS announced an expedited process will be offered for organizations seeking tax-exempt...
Read MoreTreasury and IRS Expand Availability of Housing for Hurricane Sandy Victims
IR-2012-86, Nov. 4, 2012 - Treasury and the IRS announced that they will waive low-income housing tax credit rules that prohibit...
Read MoreIRS Waives Diesel Fuel Penalty Due to Hurricane Sandy
IR-2012-85, Nov. 3, 2012 - The IRS, in response to shortages of clear diesel fuel caused by Hurricane Sandy, will not impose...
Read MoreIRS Announces Qualified Disaster Treatment of Payments to Victims of Hurricane Sandy
IR-2012-84, Nov. 2, 2012 - Hurricane Sandy qualified disaster relief payments made to individuals by their employer or any person...
Read MoreIRS Provides Tax Relief to Victims of Hurricane Sandy; Return Filing and Tax Payment Deadline Extended to Feb. 1, 2013
IR-2012-83, Nov. 2, 2012 -- In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the Internal Revenue Service announced additional tax relief...
Read MoreIRS Gives Additional Time to Taxpayers and Preparers Affected by Hurricane Sandy; File and Pay by Nov. 7
IR-2012-82, Oct. 31, 2012 - Taxpayers and tax preparers affected by Hurricane Sandy will have until Nov. 7 to file returns and...
Read MoreOctober IRS Live presents Get Prepared: A to Z Details on the Registered Tax Return Preparer Test
IR-2012-81, Oct. 26, 2012 - The next IRS Live webinar, -Get Prepared: A to Z Details on the Registered Tax Return Preparer...
Read MoreIRPAC Issues Annual Report for 2012
IR-2012-80, Oct. 24, 2012 -The Information Reporting Program Advisory Committee (IRPAC) today released its 2012 Report, which...
Read MorePTIN Renewal Period Underway for All Tax Professionals; Registered Tax Return Preparer Candidates Urged to Schedule Tests
IR-2012-79, Oct. 22, 2012 - The IRS today reminded the nation-s 730,000 federal tax return preparers that they must renew their...
Read MoreIRS Announces 2013 Pension Plan Limitations; Taxpayers May Contribute Up to $17,500 to Their 401(k) Plans in 2013
IR-2012-77, Oct. 18, 2012 - The IRS announced cost-of-living adjustments affecting dollar limitations for pension plans and...
Read MoreIn 2013, Various Tax Benefits Increase Due to Inflation Adjustments
IR-2012-78, Oct. 18, 2012- The IRS announced the annual inflation adjustments for more than two dozen tax provisions for 2013...
Read MoreShulman to Finish His Term as IRS Commissioner on Nov. 9
IR-2012-76, Oct. 10, 2012 - The IRS today announced that its 47th commissioner, Doug Shulman, has decided to step down on Nov...
Read MoreIRS Seeks Applications for Advisory Committee for the Tax Exempt and Government Entities Division
IR-2012-75, Oct. 1, 2012 - The IRS is seeking applications through November 2 for vacancies on the Advisory Committee on Tax...
Read MoreSeminars from the 2012 Forums Now Available at IRS Nationwide Tax Forums Online
IR-2012-74, Oct. 1, 2012 - Tax professionals can earn continuing professional education credits online through seminars filmed...
Read MoreTax Filing and Payment Extensions Expire Oct. 15; Check Eligibility for Overlooked Tax Benefits; Choose efile; Payment Options Available
IR-2012-73, Sept. 28, 2012 - The IRS urged taxpayers whose tax-filing extension runs out on Oct. 15 to double check their returns...
Read MoreDrought Stricken Farmers and Ranchers Have More Time to Replace Livestock, 43 States Affected
IR-2012-72, Sept. 25, 2012- Farmers and ranchers forced to sell livestock due to drought have an extended period of time to...
Read MoreSummer 2012 Statistics of Income Bulletin Now Available
IR-2012-71, Sept. 24, 2012 - The IRS's summer 2012 issue of the Statistics of Income Bulletin, which features sole proprietorship...
Read MorePrepared Remarks of Commissioner Douglas H. Shulman before the American Bar Association
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Read MoreIRS Provides Tax Relief to Victims of Hurricane Isaac; Return filing and Tax Payment Deadline Extended to Jan. 11, 2013
IR-2012-70, Sept. 5, 2012 -- The Internal Revenue Service is providing tax relief to individuals and businesses affected by...
Read MoreReminder: For Most Truckers, Highway Use Tax Return Due Aug. 31
IR-2012-69, Aug. 27, 2012 - The Internal Revenue Service today reminded truckers and other owners of heavy highway vehicles...
Read MoreInterest Rates Remain the Same for the Fourth Quarter of 2012
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Read MoreIRS Announces Efforts to Help U. S. Citizens Overseas Including Dual Citizens and Those with Foreign Retirement Plans
IR-2012-65, June 26, 2012 - IRS offshore efforts help U.S. citizens overseas and dual citizens.
Read MoreIRS Says Offshore Effort Tops $5 Billion, Announces New Details on the Voluntary Disclosure Program and Closing of Offshore Loophole
IR-2012-64, June 26, 2012 - IRS Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Effort Tops $5 Billion.
Read MoreIRS Strengthens ITIN Application Requirements; Interim Changes Will Protect the Integrity of the ITIN Process
IR-2012-62, June 22, 2012 - The Internal Revenue Service today announced important interim changes to strengthen its procedures...
Read MorePrepare for Hurricanes, Disasters by Safeguarding Tax Records
IR-2012-60, June 11, 2012 - Individuals and businesses are encouraged to safeguard themselves against natural disasters by taking...
Read MoreIRS Marks Third Anniversary of Return Preparer Review; Urges Required Preparers to Take Competency Test as Soon as Possible
IR-2012-59, June 5, 2012 - The IRS marks the 3rd anniversary of its return preparer initiative and urged those paid tax return...
Read MoreIRS Announces 43 Small Offices to Close, Others to be Consolidated; Agency Sheds More than One Million Square Feet of Office Space
IR-2012-54, May 22, 2012 - By cutting more than 1 million square feet of office space, the IRS will save taxpayers millions...
Read MorePrepared Remarks of Commissioner of Internal Revenue Douglas H. Shulman before the National Press Club
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Read MoreInformation for U.S. Citizens or Dual Citizens Residing Outside the U.S.
FS-2011-13, December 2011 - This fact sheet summarizes information about federal income tax return and FBAR filing requirements...
Read MoreFAQs on New Payment Card Reporting Requirements
The IRS is providing special transitional relief to banks and other payment settlement entities required to begin reporting...
Read MoreThe American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Information Center
Update on the new economic stimulus legislation.
Read MorePTIN Requirements for Tax Return Preparers
Regulations require all paid tax return preparers to obtain a PTIN. Preparers must renew their PTIN each year by December 31...
Read MoreThe “What Ifs” for Struggling Taxpayers
The -What Ifs- for Struggling Taxpayers Here are some -What if- scenarios and the possible tax impact.
Read MoreTax Benefits for Education: Information Center
Many tax breaks are available to help with the cost of higher education.
Read MoreCommissioner's Comments, Statements and Remarks
IRS Commissioner discusses a range of tax administration issues.
Read MoreCompliance & Enforcement News
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Read More2012 and Prior Year Filing Season Statistics
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AZ Tax Alerts
Arizona Income Taxpayers April 15 Deadline
Taxpayers have until Monday, April 15, 2013 to file their 2012 tax return and pay any tax due. You may qualify to file...
Read MoreWhere’s My Refund
If you e-File and choose direct deposit, you can expect your refund within 10 days of the date you filed. If you filed...
Read MoreNeed Help
Answers to frequently asked questions about your individual income tax return for 2012, can be found here. Forms and instructions...
Read MoreNOTICE OF MEETING - MTCC Meeting
Agenda Item: Phoenix Access to Care Ordinance-Re-discussion as to whether or not this is TPT and belongs in the Model City Tax...
Read MoreTemporary Tax Will Expire After May 31, 2013
Temporary Tax Will Expire After May 31, 2013
Read MoreARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE GRANTS RELIEF TO VICTIMS OF HURRICANE SANDY
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE GRANTS RELIEF TO VICTIMS OF HURRICANE SANDY
Read MoreArizona Tax Talk – Information and Registration
The Arizona Department of Revenue invites you to join other tax professionals at one of the seminars to learn about 2012 tax...
Read MoreRequesting Copies of Tax Documents?
The Arizona Department of Revenue will move to a flat fee pricing structure when taxpayers are requesting copies of tax documents...
Read MoreNOTICE OF MEETING – MTCC Meeting
Agenda Item: Phoenix Access to Care Ordinance-Discussion as to whether or not this is TPT and belongs in the Model City Tax Code...
Read MoreCity of Williams Revises Tax Rate
City of Williams Revises Tax Rate
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