Drought-stricken farmers and ranchers have more time to replace livestock Farmers and ranchers who were forced to sell livestock due to drought may get extra time to replace the livestock and defer tax on any gains from the forced sales. Here are some facts about this to help farmers understand how the deferral works and… Read More »
Information to help taxpayers understand the different tax filing statuses to file your taxes Taxpayers usually do not think about their marital status until they file their taxes. However, the marital status of a taxpayer could change during the year, so it is always a good time for a taxpayer to know the different… Read More »
IRS issues guidance on changes in Employment Law and Tax Reduction deductions for business expenses for meals, entertainment WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service, IRS today issued guidelines on the deduction of business expenses for meals and entertainment, after changes in Employment Law and Tax Reduction (TCJA). The TCJA 2017, eliminated the deduction for any… Read More »
Taxpayers who haven’t checked their withholding should use the Withholding Calculator ASAP The IRS recommends taxpayers use the Withholding Calculator to do a “Paycheck Checkup” as soon as possible. This will help taxpayers check that they are having the correct amount of income tax withheld from their paychecks. Earlier this year the IRS updated the Withholding Calculator… Read More »
Tips for tax preparers on how to create a data security plan The IRS reminds tax preparers to protect taxpayer information is not only good for customers and for businesses – is also the law. The protection rule of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC, for its acronym in English) requires tax preparers believe and enact security plans.… Read More »
New credits benefit employers who provide paid family and medical leave Eligible employers who provide their employees paid family and medical leave during the tax years 2018 and 2019 may qualify for a new tax credit for business. This new credit employer for family and medical leave is part of the law tax reform approved in December… Read More »
Tax preparers should look out for these signs that a criminal stole information Tax professionals should be alert to the subtle signs of data theft. The IRS and its Security Summit partners note that there are many cases where preparers are victims of theft and don’t even know it. Cybercriminals often leave very few signs of… Read More »
Tips for tax preparers on how to create a data security plan The IRS reminds tax preparers that protecting taxpayer information isn’t just good for their clients and good for business – it’s also the law. The Federal Trade Commission’s Safeguards Rule requires that tax preparers create and enact security plans. Although the IRS and its… Read More »
Organizations across the country seeking volunteers to help taxpayers The IRS and its community partners are seeking people across the country to become volunteers certified by the IRS on their sites for free tax preparation. Volunteers can begin now to join one of these programs that offer valuable taxpayers US aid. Voluntary Assistance Program Taxpayers (VITA acronym in English): VITA… Read More »
Victims of natural disasters can visit IRS.gov for useful resources Following a natural disaster, many people have questions about how the situation might affect your taxes. People who experience a disaster, or anyone who knows someone who has suffered from a disaster, visit IRS.gov for information to answer your questions. Here we present a summary… Read More »
New tax credit for employer-paid family and medical leave available for 2018 and 2019 IR-2018-191SP, September 24, 2018 WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service announced today that eligible employers who provide paid family and medical leave to their employees can qualify for a new commercial credit for tax years 2018 and 2019. In addition, eligible… Read More »
IRS Refunds Employer 2018 by employees in 2017 removals are generally tax-free WASHINGTON – The employer payments or reimbursements in 2018 for employee moving expenses incurred before 2018 are excluded from the employee’s wages for wage and tax purposes, today announced the Internal Revenue Service. Law Jobs and Tax Reduction (TCJA) 2017 suspended the income… Read More »
Taxpayers can connect to the IRS via IRS2Go application for mobile phones Those taxpayers who need tax help can simply take your cell phone and download the mobile application, IRS2Go which is free and available for use with any iOS or Android system. Taxpayers can use IRS2Go for: Check the status of your refund. Taxpayers can check the… Read More »
Data that help taxpayers understand personal savings plans for retirement (IRA) Personal savings plans for retirement – better known simply as IRAs (English) – are savings plans to provide financial security in retirement. A taxpayer can establish an IRA with: bank or other financial institution life insurance company Investment fund broker Here are some terms and definitions… Read More »
IRS warns of scams related to natural disasters IR-2018-188SP, September 18, 2018 WASHINGTON – Following Hurricane Florence, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that criminals and fraudsters try to take advantage of the generosity of taxpayers who want to help victims of major disasters. Fraudulent schemes typically start with unsolicited phone, social networks, email or… Read More »
Facts to help taxpayers understand Individual Retirement Arrangements Individual Retirement Arrangements – better known simply as IRAs – are accounts into which someone can deposit money to provide financial security when they retire. A taxpayer can set up an IRA with a: bank or other financial institution life insurance company mutual fund stockbroker Here are some terms… Read More »
IRS wants taxpayers know that they have rights when interacting with the agency Taxpayers interact with the IRS for many reasons. In all these meetings with the IRS, even if taxpayers simply asked a representative about taxes or respond to a letter from the IRS, taxpayers have fundamental rights. These are described in the Taxpayer… Read More »
Tips for Getting Unclaimed 2014 Tax Refunds The IRS reminds taxpayers they may have money waiting for them. About 1 million taxpayers who did not file a 2014 federal income tax return have unclaimed tax refunds totaling about $1.1 billion. Here are some things taxpayers should know about these unclaimed refunds: To collect the money,… Read More »
IRS Dirty Dozen: Watch Out for these 12 Scams The IRS reminds taxpayers to watch out for scams and schemes that put them and their personal information at risk. Each year, the IRS releases the top 12 scams, known as the Dirty Dozen. The schemes run the gamut from simple refund inflation to technical tax… Read More »
Members of the Armed Forces and families can get free tax help The IRS provides free tax assistance to military members (in English) and their families through the volunteer program Taxpayers (VITA acronym). In the military or off base, VITA is easy to find, even abroad. The Tax Council of the Armed Forces directs the military tax… Read More »
The right to reach a resolution – Taxpayer Bill of Rights No. 6 Taxpayers who interact with the IRS are entitled to the resolution. This right comes into play for taxpayers who are going through an audit. These taxpayers have the right to know when the IRS has completed a review (audit). This is one of the… Read More »
IRS.gov tax help available Taxpayers can visit IRS.gov/espanol for quick access to tax information and useful tools that can help them with their taxes. The following are some things taxpayers can do when visiting IRS.gov/espanol: Use the IRS Free File. Prepare and submit your taxes electronically with IRS Free File . Taxpayers with incomes of $ 66,000 or less may… Read More »
How Taxpayers Can Avoid the Rush Ahead of Presidents Day The IRS reminds taxpayers to avoid the rush. As with previous years, the agency expects taxpayers to submit a surge of tax returns during the upcoming Presidents Day weekend. Here are some tips and resources to get taxpayers the help that they need. Go online. IRS.gov… Read More »
Avoid busyness: Taxpayers should have on hand information from your 2016 taxes IR-2018-30SP, February 16, 2018 WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service, IRS, today reminded taxpayers who this year changed tax software product that might need information from your 2016 tax return to complete your return this year. It is always a good idea to keep copies of your… Read More »
Steps to help people protect their data from thieves Taxpayers can follow a few simple to protect your personal and financial data online and at home steps. Criminals continue to steal large amounts of personal data of taxpayers and tax preparers. Thieves use this information to file fraudulent tax returns or commit other crimes to impersonate victims. All taxpayers… Read More »
Taxpayers and tax preparers can connect to the IRS through social media The IRS uses social media tools to share the latest information concerning taxes and the services offered to taxpayers. With just a couple of months before people begin to file your taxes, this is the perfect time for taxpayers and tax preparers to… Read More »
Criminal Investigation Division of the IRS publishes report FY 2017 IR-2017-208SP, December 20, 2017 WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced today the publication of the annual report of the Criminal Investigation Division (CI, for its acronym in English), which reflects the significant achievements and actions of criminal execution carried out in FY 2017 . Focusing on employment… Read More »
IRS: Tax professionals need a PTIN 2018; continuing education for tax season annual program expires at the end of the year IR-2017-207SP, December 20, 2017 WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reminds preparers federal tax that must renew their Preparer Identification Number (PTIN) which expires on December 31, 2017. Anyone who charges for preparing or assisting in the… Read More »
Strong passwords help with data security Passwords are often the key to protecting access to personal information and data stored on computers or e – mailed. Because most taxpayers file their returns electronically and have access to account information online, it is essential that taxpayers not only create strong passwords for all accounts related to taxes, but they do everything in… Read More »
Prepare for taxes: Filing electronically is easy and secure IR-2017-206SP, December 19, 2017 WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service said today it expects more than 90 percent of all individual tax returns for 2017 are prepared using tax software. Most of these will be presented by e-file . Since 1986 when the IRS began accepting tax returns… Read More »