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 »
With hurricane season underway, it’s a good idea for taxpayers to think about what they can do to be prepared should a hurricane or other natural disaster strike where they live. Here are a few helpful tips for taxpayers to keep in mind. The IRS can help In the case of a federally declared disaster,… 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 »