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| Jul 19, 2026 | EY Tax Data Stolen Through Third-Party Help-Desk Platform, Four States Notified | By Clayton Lewis
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| Jul 16, 2026 | IRS tax liens can be a ‘kiss of death,’ consumer advocate says — and they’re on the rise | Federal tax liens filed by the Internal Revenue Service have increased 36% since fiscal-year 2022, according to IRS data.
A tax lien is the government’s legal claim against a taxpayer’s property — such as real estate and financial assets — ... |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Spectrum Mobile to Update Sales Policy After Customer of Mexican Origin Allegedly Denied Service | SACRAMENTO – The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) today announced a settlement with Spectrum Mobile to resolve allegations that the company unlawfully denied service to an existing customer as a result of their immigration and citiz... |
| May 11, 2026 | IRS may owe millions of taxpayers refunds for pandemic-era penalty relief. How to file a claim | Millions of Americans could be eligible for tax refunds for pandemic-era penalties and interest because of a federal court decision.
In Kwong v. United States, the court found that the IRS shouldn’t have assessed certain penalties and inter... |
| May 7, 2026 | Apply for a Low Income Taxpayer Clinic grant to serve taxpayers in your community | Grant application period runs May 6 to July 6, 2026
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WASHINGTON — The Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Program today announced it will accept applications PDF for LITC matching grants from all qualified organizations from M... |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Taxpayer Advocacy Panel issues 2025 Annual Report highlighting taxpayer-focused recommendations to improve tax administration | IR-2026-57, April 24, 2026
WASHINGTON — The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel today released its 2025 Annual Report PDF highlighting accomplishments and ongoing efforts to strengthen Internal Revenue Service delivery, improve communications with taxp... |
| Apr 15, 2026 | How to file a tax extension for free by the April 15 deadline | The federal tax deadline is April 15 for most taxpayers, but you can file an IRS tax extension, which pushes the filing due date to October 15.
However, you still must pay your tax balance by the original April 15 deadline to avoid penaltie... |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Is an IRS audit less likely amid agency cuts? Some issues are still ‘low-hanging fruit,’ expert says | As of Dec. 18, the IRS was about 27% smaller compared to the start of 2025, with the workforce falling from more than 102,000 in January 2025 to about 74,000 in December.
Despite staffing cuts, the IRS will still prioritize “data-driven enf... |
| Mar 27, 2026 | 1.4 million filers face tax refund delays amid IRS paper check phaseout | About 1.4 million filers are facing tax refund delays this season amid the IRS push to phase out paper checks.
House Ways and Means Committee Democrats this week sent another letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, with “additional conc... |
| Mar 13, 2026 | IRS paper check changes trigger tax refund delays for more than 830,000 filers | Some taxpayers are facing tax refund delays this season amid the IRS push to phase out paper checks.
The IRS has sent more than 830,000 notices to filers about refund delays for paper payment requests, according to House Ways and Means Comm... |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Identity theft can cost you during tax season: It’s ‘a terrible reverse lottery,’ one victim says | Employment-related identity theft happens when someone uses your personal information, commonly a Social Security number, to get hired for jobs and earn income illegally.
In many cases, victims don’t know their identity has been stolen unti... |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Nearly 1 in 5 eligible filers miss this ‘valuable’ tax credit, IRS says — how it can boost refunds | Nearly 1 in 5 eligible taxpayers miss the earned income tax credit, or EITC, which averaged $2,916 for 2024 returns, according to the IRS.
For tax year 2025, the maximum EITC is worth up to $8,046 for filers with three or more qualifying ch... |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Bigger tax refunds may be coming — but missing key forms could flag your return for audit | With bigger tax refunds expected this season, it can be tempting to file returns earlier than usual.
But incomplete filings can raise flags for the IRS, delaying processing or even triggering an audit, experts say.
Here’s a checklist of the... |
| Jan 29, 2026 | IRS owes some taxpayers refunds for pandemic-era penalty tax relief, watchdog audit finds | The IRS waived failure-to-pay penalties for unpaid taxes related to eligible taxpayers’ 2020 and 2021 tax returns.
Nearly 5 million tax returns qualified for the temporary relief, which totaled an estimated $1 billion.
A Treasury Inspector ... |
| Jan 28, 2026 | IRS watchdog says some taxpayers could see ‘greater challenges’ during 2026 filing season | As tax season opens, the IRS’ internal watchdog warns that certain taxpayers could have problems in 2026.
Processing could be smooth for taxpayers who file an electronic, error-free return with direct deposit for refunds.
However, filers wi... |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Tax season is here—4 reasons to file your return early | If you’re someone who doesn’t rush to file your taxes, you’re not alone. Nearly 1 in 4 Americans say they wait until the last minute to file, according to a 2025 survey by IPX1031, a financial services firm.
But there are practical reasons ... |
| Jan 25, 2026 | IRS Navigates Transformative 2026 Tax Season Amidst Major Shifts | The 2026 tax season launches with the IRS facing unprecedented change. New tax laws, signed by President Donald Trump, offer significant taxpayer relief. However, deep workforce reductions and continued budget cuts challenge the agency. A m... |
| Jan 20, 2026 | IRS head announces a shake-up on the eve of the 2026 tax season | Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Days before the 2026 tax filing season begins, the head of the IRS announced a shake-up Tuesday, saying the personnel and operational changes are intended to imp... |
| Jan 14, 2026 | 2026 Tax Season: Navigating New Laws Amidst IRS Staff Cuts | The 2026 tax season opens January 26. Taxpayers must file 2025 returns by April 15. The IRS faces unprecedented challenges. Significant workforce reductions impact operations. New tax laws also create complexity. Early preparation is crucia... |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Early birds can begin filing their taxes on Jan. 26 this year | Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Jan. 26 marks the official start date of the 2026 tax filing season, when the IRS will begin accepting and processing 2025 tax returns. April 15 is the filing de... |
| Jun 26, 2025 | National Taxpayer Advocate issues mid-year report to Congress | IR-2025-71, June 25, 2025
WASHINGTON — National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins today released her Fiscal Year 2026 Objectives Report to Congress, highlighting a largely successful 2025 filing season while raising concerns about persisten... |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Trump’s budget bill could complicate 2026 tax filing season after IRS cuts, watchdog warns | The report noted that the Republican administration’s proposed budget includes a 20% reduction in IRS funding next year. That’s a 37% reduction when taking into account the supplemental funding in the Biden-era Inflation Reduction Act that ... |
| May 9, 2025 | IRS opens application period for Low Income Taxpayer Clinic grants May 15 | IR-2025-58, May 9, 2025
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service will begin accepting applications for Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) matching grants from all qualified organizations from May 15, 2025, to July 14, 2025. The period of pe... |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Waiting for your tax refund? This IRS tool shows when your money’s coming | If you’ve filed your 2024 taxes ahead of the April 15th deadline, you might be wondering when your refund will arrive or if there are any delays.
The average refund for the 2024 tax season is $2,169 as of Feb. 14 — a significant amount you ... |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Don’t wait to file your taxes this season, experts say. Here’s why | Nearly 33% of Americans procrastinate filing their taxes, according to a survey from real estate company IPX1031.
But if you have all the necessary tax documents, there’s a key reason to file your return promptly, experts say.
Whether you’r... |
| Jan 8, 2025 | National Taxpayer Advocate delivers Annual Report to Congress; flags Employee Retention Credit, Identity Theft Victim Assistance processing delays and calls for adequate funding to improve taxpayer services | IR-2025-04, Jan. 8, 2025
WASHINGTON — National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins today released her 2024 Annual Report to Congress, finding overall improvement in IRS taxpayer service but also highlighting persistent challenges, particularl... |
| Dec 27, 2024 | The IRS Budget Battle: A Tug of War Over Taxpayer Dollars | The tug of war over the IRS budget is heating up. On one side, the need for robust tax enforcement. On the other, the call for fiscal restraint. This clash isn't just about numbers; it's about the future of public services and the integrity... |
| Dec 27, 2024 | The IRS Funding Debate: A Tug of War Over Trust and Revenue | The battle over IRS funding is a high-stakes game. On one side, the need for robust tax enforcement. On the other, the fear of overreach and mistrust. The stakes are real. Billions of dollars hang in the balance. This isn’t just about numbe... |
| Dec 27, 2024 | The IRS Budget Cuts: A Dangerous Game of Politics | The recent push to cut the IRS enforcement budget is like pulling the brakes on a speeding train. It may seem like a good idea to some, but it risks derailing progress. The IRS has been underfunded for years, and the recent funding boost wa... |
| Dec 27, 2024 | The Rise of AI: A New Dawn or Just a Mirage? | The world of artificial intelligence is buzzing. The recent achievement of OpenAI's o3 model has sent ripples through the tech community. It scored 85% on the ARC-AGI test, matching human-level performance. This is a leap from the previous ... |
| Dec 26, 2024 | Letters to the Editor | Editorial: Reducing IRS enforcement budget is bad policy | The additional enforcement capacity this funding allows was never intended to and has not targeted the vast majority of U.S. taxpayers, with the agency having said from the get-go that audits would not increase for people earning under $400... |
| Aug 23, 2024 | Phil Liberatore, CPA and IRS Advocate, Reports IRS Shortcomings in Addressing Identity Theft and Backlogs | LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 23, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Phil Liberatore, CPA and IRS advocate, says the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is failing to assist victims of identity theft with receiving their tax refunds. This is ac... |
| Jun 26, 2024 | IRS is creating unconscionable delays for a major issue, watchdog says. Here's what to know. | The IRS is far too slow in resolving a major problem for taxpayers, who must wait almost two years for the tax agency to clear up identity theft cases, according to a new report from the National Taxpayer Advocate, an independent watchdog t... |
| Apr 22, 2024 | Tax pros: Register now for the 2024 IRS Nationwide Tax Forum | IR-2024-117, April 22, 2024
WASHINGTON — The IRS encourages tax professionals to register now for the 2024 IRS Nationwide Tax Forum, coming this summer to Chicago, Orlando, Baltimore, Dallas and San Diego.
The Nationwide Tax Forum is the IR... |
| Apr 11, 2024 | Many taxpayers fear getting audited by the IRS. Here are the odds based on your income. | IRS Audits help the agency collect money that tax cheats owe the federal government, but experts say they also serve another important purpose: They help deter fraud.
That can cause some serious agita, of course. The IRS says about 6 in 10 ... |
| Feb 23, 2024 | ‘Robotax’ highlights the gaps in Australia’s taxation system. But there’s a fix | Source: Adobe Stock article-article-body
Imagine believing you owed nothing to the Australian Tax Office (ATO), and then suddenly finding out decades later that you did, and that the tax office had been accruing interest and penalties on it... |
| Jul 24, 2023 | Tax Refund And Return Processing Times Shorten As IRS Works Through Backlog | WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 15: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) building stands on April 15, 2019 in ... [+] Washington, DC. April 15 is the deadline in the United States for residents to file their income tax returns. (Photo by Zach Gibson/G... |
| Jul 17, 2023 | Tips For Taxpayers On National Get Out Of The Doghouse Day | Funny pug dog in the dog housegetty |
| May 9, 2023 | IRS Offers Updates On The Status Of Tax Returns, Refunds And Notices | Business concepts with businessman holding clock on computer laptop.For investment analysis,Waiting ... [+] to sucess ideasgetty |
| Apr 6, 2023 | IRS vows to improve customer service and audit more wealthy people | The IRS released details Thursday on how it plans to spend $80 billion on improved operations, pledging to hire more customer service representatives and audit more wealthy taxpayers.
Some improvements have been long expected, such as bring... |
| Apr 4, 2023 | IRS Will Open Offices On Some Saturdays To Provide Free Tax Help | Frustrated and overworked businessman burying his head uner a laptop computer asking for helpgetty |
| Feb 19, 2023 | IRS Takes Steps To Make It Easier For Taxpayers To Respond To Notices | Finger touching loading file button on a touch screengetty |
| Feb 10, 2023 | IRS tells millions of Americans in 22 states to hold off on filing their taxes | The IRS is asking millions of taxpayers in 22 states including California, Colorado and Florida who received tax rebates last year to hold off on filing their taxes.
The reason: The agency said it is seeking to clarify whether those tax reb... |
| Feb 2, 2023 | How The IRS Might Spend Its Billions To Improve Taxpayer Services | WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 27: The Internal Revenue Service headquarters building appeared to be mostly ... [+] empty April 27, 2020 in the Federal Triangle section of Washington, DC. The IRS called about 10,000 volunteer employees back to work... |
| Jan 12, 2023 | As tax season nears, a backlogged IRS faces GOP push to stamp it out | The IRS is gearing up for another tax season amid a slew of challenges, according to a new report. Most pressing is the need to upgrade its "antiquated" systems and hire more workers to provide better service, a watchdog group wit... |
| Jan 11, 2023 | Some taxpayers waited 6 months or more for their refund checks in 2022, as the IRS still chips away at its mountain of paper | Fencing and Caution tape at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) building in Washington, DC, on January 19, 2022. STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images
The IRS had another tough year, battling its backlog of millions of unprocessed tax return... |
| Oct 6, 2022 | Grandmother Urges Supreme Court To Stop The IRS From Confiscating Bank Accounts | After the IRS demanded half of her bank account for failing to file a one-page form, an 82-year-old grandmother is calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to reject that penalty as an unconstitutionally excessive fine. By taking her case, the Sup... |
| Aug 16, 2022 | Amid Trump Passport Flap, Here’s How To Keep IRS From Taking Yours | |
| Jul 5, 2022 | Tax Pros Report Increase In Erroneous IRS Notices Saying Taxes Haven’t Been Paid | The IRS is making progress on paper filed returns. Unfortunately this progress is creating ... [+] additional mail for taxpayers and the IRS because the completed returns are initiating automated error notices that often must be responded t... |
| Jun 30, 2022 | Taxpayer Advocate Service Resumes Taking Tax Return Cases | The National Taxpayer Advocate Service has resumed handling cases related to unprocessed paper-filed ... [+] original and amended returns. (Photo by Alex Goodlett for The Washington Post via Getty Images) The Washington Post via Getty Image... |
| Jun 29, 2022 | Private Agencies No Longer Authorized To Collect IRS Debt For Certain Taxpayer Accounts | IRS accounts for economically vulnerable taxpayers with delinquent taxes can no longer be assigned ... [+] to private collection agencies. getty |
| Jun 22, 2022 | Taxpayers face "unprecedented" delays getting their refunds, IRS watchdog says | The Internal Revenue Service is facing an even bigger backlog for this tax season than it did a year ago, with delays creating "unprecedented financial difficulties" for taxpayers, according to a report released Wednesday.
The Nat... |
| Apr 16, 2022 | Tax Day 2022: How To Get A Bigger Tax Refund | Last-minute tax moves can mean a bigger tax refund. getty |
| Apr 12, 2022 | Taxes 2022: How to avoid an IRS audit of your taxes | Getting audited by the IRS is a common fear around tax time. So how nervous should you be? If you play by the rules and understand what can invite unwanted scrutiny, not very: The IRS conducts half the audits that it did just a decade ago. ... |
| Apr 1, 2022 | The IRS literally doesn’t use scanners. It also has a backlog of 15 million paper tax returns | Never miss a story: Follow your favorite topics and authors to get a personalized email with the journalism that matters most to you.
If you filed your tax returns via paper this year, you might be waiting a while for a refund.
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| Mar 29, 2022 | Some tax refunds may be delayed this year. Here's why. | Three weeks before the official end of tax season, the IRS has issued nearly 50 million tax refunds. But many others are still waiting for a refund. In addition, the agency has a backlog of nearly 7.5 individual tax returns it's processing ... |
| Feb 15, 2022 | Good News, Tax Evaders! The IRS Can’t Keep Up | The Internal Revenue Service is the motor that keeps America’s government running, and it is sputtering. Its computer systems are more than 50 years old. Taxes are going unpaid because returns aren’t being processed. Phone calls go unanswer... |
| Jan 28, 2022 | Here's how long it will take to get your tax refund in 2022 | Three-quarters of all Americans get an annual tax refund from the IRS, which often is a family's biggest check of the year. But with this tax season now open, taxpayers could see a repeat of last year's snarls in processing, when about 30 m... |
| Jan 24, 2022 | Delayed refunds. Poor service. Why even the IRS says the 2022 tax season will be a mess | Never miss a story: Follow your favorite topics and authors to get a personalized email with the journalism that matters most to you.
In what even the U.S. Treasury says will be a frustrating tax season, families claiming the child tax cred... |
| Jan 13, 2022 | IRS enters 2022 tax season in backlog ‘crisis’ that could delay refunds | More On: irs
You thought Tax Day was bad? Biden has worse in store A tradition of sexualizing kids and other commentary Biden, accountant hit with IRS whistleblower claim that prez owes at least $127K BLM co-founder blasts financial disclos... |
| Jan 13, 2022 | IRS enters 2022 tax season in backlog ‘crisis’ that could delay refunds | More On: irs
Made out like bandits: NY prisoners got $34M in federal COVID stimulus funds Uber Eats withheld more than $11K owed to NYC restaurant over $500 IRS debt IRS says prepare for ‘frustrating’ tax filing season IRS reminds thieves, ... |
| Jan 13, 2022 | Here's how long it will take to get your tax refund in 2022 | Three-quarters of all Americans get an annual tax refund from the IRS, which often is a family's biggest check of the year. But this tax season could see a repeat of last year's snarls in processing, when about 30 million taxpayers had thei... |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 2021 was the ‘most challenging year’ for taxpayers. 2022 could be worse. | Never miss a story: Follow your favorite topics and authors to get a personalized email with the journalism that matters most to you.
Long waits, delayed refunds and confusion made taxpayer interactions with the Internal Revenue Service, ne... |
| Aug 9, 2021 | IRS Payments Abound In July, But Frustration Remains For Those Awaiting Tax Refunds | IRS payments were plenty in July, but there are still frustrated taxpayers awaiting their refunds ... [+] from their 2020 tax returns.getty |
| May 3, 2021 | How To Close The Tax Gap? Provide Better IRS Service, As Well As More Audits Of The Rich | IRS Commissioner Charles “Chuck” Rettig recently testified before Congress that while the official estimate of the “tax gap” is $400 billion, “it would not be outlandish to believe that the actual tax gap could approach and possibly exceed ... |
| Apr 28, 2021 | At least 8 million tax returns are in limbo at the IRS because of the pandemic, delaying refunds | Pandemic setbacks have compounded for the IRS, said National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins (not pictured). Colorblind Images LLC/Digital Vision/Getty
Erin Collins, the National Taxpayer Advocate, said this filing season has been “challengi... |
| Apr 26, 2021 | Are IRS Security Tools Blocking Millions Of People From Filing Electronically? | MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 22: A copy of a IRS 1040 tax form. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)Getty Images |
| Mar 23, 2021 | Will I get a stimulus check if I owe taxes? | You'll still get your third stimulus check if you owe back taxes. Rawpixel/iStock/Getty Images Plus
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| Mar 8, 2021 | Up to 8 million American households have not received stimulus checks even though they are eligible | Bill Oxford/Getty Images
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| Feb 4, 2021 | IRS Mistakenly Tells 109,000 Taxpayers It Held Back Stimulus Payments To Offset 2007 Taxes | Got a Notice CP21C from the IRS about your economic impact payment? It's a mistake.getty |
| Oct 9, 2020 | October 15 Is Almost Here. Don’t Have The Money To Pay Your Taxes? File Them Anyway. | If you had told me at the end of last year’s filing season that this year’s would have been worse, I would not have believed you. No one would. Implementing the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) that was passed in a whirlwind at the very end of ... |
| Aug 27, 2020 | Being Examined By The IRS? Don’t Waive Your Rights By Burying Your Head In The Sand | In the land of the IRS, which is nowhere near as appealing as the Land of Oz, much of the correspondence sent to taxpayers implicates a significant taxpayer right that can only be exercised on time. Taxpayers who are afraid to open IRS mail... |
| Jul 14, 2020 | IRS Violated 'Taxpayer Bill of Rights' With 2019 Crypto Letters: Watchdog | Cryptocurrency users in the U.S. remember July 26, 2019, as the day the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) came out swinging. It now turns out the agency may have been hitting below the belt.
That day, for the first time in its history, the IRS... |
| Jul 14, 2020 | Coronavirus stimulus checks, tax refunds and the IRS’ backlog hell | Dear Liz: I’m a CPA. I sent out your recent column about IRS backlogs to two clients just this morning. It’s nice to have a published article backing up what I’ve unfortunately been having to tell clients for a few weeks now.
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| Jun 30, 2020 | Big News As IRS Opens Taxpayer Phone Lines & More | Getty |
| Jun 29, 2020 | IRS Struggles To Serve Taxpayers During Covid-19 Pandemic, National Taxpayer Advocate Says | The Internal Revenue Service is working through a huge backlog of returns and correspondence.Getty |
| Jun 19, 2020 | As IRS Employees Return To Work, Here’s An Updated Look At What To Expect | WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 27: The Internal Revenue Service headquarters building appeared to be mostly ... [+] empty April 27, 2020 in the Federal Triangle section of Washington, DC. The IRS called about 10,000 volunteer employees back to work... |
| Jun 3, 2020 | Can Tax Amnesty Programs Cure State Budget Woes? | Beyond the horrific human toll, the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on state finances and created massive budget gaps. The National Conference of State Legislatures reports that more than half of states are projecting revenue shortfalls... |
| May 15, 2020 | 4.3 Million Adults Eligible For Two $1,200 Stimulus Checks If HEROES Act Signed Into Law | 4.3 million adults would be eligible for two $1,200 stimulus checks if the HEROES Act passesGetty |
| May 12, 2020 | Making Sense Of Tax Court Deadlines In A COVID-19 World | The United States Tax Court, like many courts around the country, is closed. Trial sessions are cancelled, and the court typically doesn’t have in-person status hearings or oral arguments on motions even when the world isn’t shut down due t... |
| Apr 2, 2020 | Doing Even More With Relatively Less | Over the past decade, the IRS suffered a series of deep budget cuts that, by 2018, left the agency with fewer agents conducting audits and criminal investigations than it had 20 years earlier. The budget cuts also resulted in fewer employee... |
| Mar 23, 2020 | IRS Quietly Closing Offices During COVID-19 Crisis, But Union Says It’s Not Enough | Getty |
| Feb 19, 2020 | Cybercriminals get creative with tax scams ahead of April 15 | Tax season is upon us and cybercriminals have taken notice, unleashing a tidal wave of attacks targeting every US citizen and tax prep company. Must-read security coverage
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| Apr 9, 2019 | The government is about to permanently bar the IRS from creating a free electronic filing system | Thanks to pressure from tax preparation industry, Congress is getting ready to ban the Internal Revenue Service from ever building a free electronic tax filing system.
As ProPublica reports, the effort is a bipartisan one. The House Ways an... |
| Feb 28, 2019 | Tax help: Here are 9 places to turn for assistance | It’s tough to know all the answers at tax time, particularly in a year with massive tax law changes. Sometimes people need help, but where should they turn?
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| Jan 12, 2018 | The IRS just blew millions of dollars on a project that already failed before | Andrew Burton / Getty Images
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| Dec 21, 2016 | The Individual Mandate: Even Hypocrites Are Sometimes Right | The news is all full of supporters of the Affordable Care Act warning about how the health insurance system will collapse if, as various Republican repeal programs propose, the "individual mandate" is immediately gutted while part... |
| Jul 16, 2015 | Should The IRS Become A Consumer Agency Instead Of A Tax Cop? | In her latest report to Congress, IRS Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson made the provocative suggestion that her agency completely rethink its mission: |
| Tax filers should expect delays as the IRS deals with limited staffing and last year’s backlog | Tax season kicks off on Jan. 24 and filers should expect delays as the IRS grapples with last year’s backlog and staffing issues, Treasury officials say.
You may avoid problems by filing electronically with direct deposit and checking your ... |
| Taxpayer Advocate urges Congress to preserve IRS funding for service, technology | National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins has urged Congress to preserve IRS funding for taxpayer service and technology amid Republican scrutiny.
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 originally authorized nearly $80 billion for the agency, bu... |
| Kokua Line: When will IRS office in Honolulu reopen for in-person service? | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
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| IRS still has a sizable backlog of returns despite improvements, taxpayer advocate says | Despite improvements, the IRS still has a sizeable backlog of returns, according to National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins.
After focusing on phone service, the agency is juggling millions of amended returns, filings in suspense and other ... |
| Biden names pick for new IRS head as agency plans for $80 billion funding, wrestles with backlog | President Joe Biden intends to nominate Danny Werfel — a former budget official and private sector leader — to become the next IRS commissioner.
The nomination comes at a critical time, as the agency prepares for an infusion of nearly $80 b... |
| Government shutdown could disrupt upcoming tax season, IRS commissioner says | Lawmakers are racing to avert a government shutdown, which could affect the upcoming tax season, IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel said last week.
By law, the agency can preserve certain activities for ongoing operations after a lapse in fundin... |
| Tax filing season kicks off today. Here’s how to get a faster refund | You can start filing individual income tax returns on Jan. 24, but there may be refund delays as the IRS combats a backlog and limited staffing.
However, if you’re expecting money, there may be ways to get it faster, financial experts say.
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| Still missing your tax refund? You'll soon receive 5% interest — but it’s taxable | If you're still waiting for a refund, it generally will be accruing interest, and the rate jumps to 5% on July 1, according to the IRS.
The agency tacks on interest if it takes longer than 45 days after the filing deadline to process your r... |
| TurboTax payments for $141 million settlement to begin next week. Here’s who qualifies | If you’re one of the millions of taxpayers who paid for TurboTax when the filing software should have been free, you may soon receive a settlement check.
You may qualify if you used TurboTax for federal returns for tax years 2016, 2017 or 2... |
| Don’t wait to find a tax preparer for 2025: Why one expert would ’100% recommend starting now’ | If you need a preparer for the 2025 filing season, now is the time to start looking, experts say.
However, vetting is important because there are no federal licensing or competency requirements, and some paid preparers have no training or e... |
| Your unpaid taxes still accrue interest even though IRS suspends collection notices. Here are some payment options to consider | The IRS has temporarily halted over a dozen automated notices, including some for unpaid taxes.
However, outstanding balances may still accrue interest, National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins warned.
Your options may include applying for i... |
