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 »