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RETIREES, DISABLED VETS STILL CAN FILE FOR 2008 STIMULUS PAYMENTS.


TAXPAYERS CAN CHECK THEIR REFUND STATUS WITH "WHERE'S MY REFUND".
IRS LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO HELP NEW SMALL BUSINESSES.
IRS CONTINUES PROGRAM ON POLITICAL CAMPAIGN ACTIVITY BY CHARITIES; STRESSES EDUCATION AND ENFORCEMENT.
IRS TO ISSUE GUIDANCE ON SPECIAL 50% DEPRECIATION ALLOWANCE.
PAYMENT OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO CAN'T PAY IN FULL.
COMBAT PAY CAN COUNT TOWARD ECONOMIC STIMULUS PAYMENT ELIGIBILITY.
IRS ENCOURAGES ORGANIZATIONS ON OUTREACH TO LOW-INCOME WORKERS.
PHISHING SCAMS FRIVOLOUS ARGUMENTS TOP THE 2008 "DIRTY DOZEN" TAX SCAMS.
IRS EXPLAINS HOW MANUFACTURERS, PURCHASERS CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF TAX CREDIT FOR FUEL CELL VEHICLES.
IRS GUIDANCE ON LIFO POOLING FOR RESELLERS OF CARS, LIGHT-DUTY TRUCKS.
PROPOSED REGULATIONS ISSUED FOR CAPITALIZATION OF TANGIBLE ASSETS.
IRS AUTOMATES INSTALLMENT AGREEMENT USER FEES.
IRS SEEKS NEW ISSUES FOR THE INDUSTRY ISSUE RESUOLUTION PROGRAM.
IRS CHANGES MUNI BOND VCAP PROGRAM, SEEKS COMMENTS.
IRS AND TAX TREATY PARTNERS TARGET LIECHTENSTEIN ACCOUNTS.
E-POSTCARD FILING NOW AVAILABLE ON IRS.GOV FOR SMALL TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS.
FORM 4136 REVISED; SOME FARMERS, FISHERMEN HAVE UNTIL MARCH 10 TO E-FILE, IRS SAYS.
2008 ECONOMIC STIMULUS ACT PROVIDES TAX BENEFITS TO BUSINESSES.
MORE INFORMATION ON STIMULUS PAYMENTS POSTED TO IRS.GOV; NEW DETAILS FOR RECIPIENTS OF SOCIAL SECURITY, VETERANS BENEFITS.
MORTGAGE WORKOUTS, NOW TAX-FREE FOR MANY HOMEOWNERS; CLAIM RELIEF ON NEWLY-REVISED IRS FORM.
IRS ANNOUNCES ENERGY BOND ALLOCATIONS.
TAX RETURNS FROM SEVEN STATES GO TO DIFFERENT CENTERS.
IRS OFFERS NEW ONLINE HELP TOOLS FOR 2008 TAX FILERS.
IRS NAMES FOUR NEW FRIVOLOUS CLAIMS TO AVOID.
MOST TAXPAYERS ELIGIBLE TO FILE THEIR TAXES ONLINE FOR FREE.
TAX PACKAGES ARRIVE IN MAIL; IRS REMINDS TAXPAYERS TO E-FILE AND WATCH FOR TAX LAW CHANGES.
TREASURY, IRS IMPLEMENT ENHANCED STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR TAX RETURN PREPARERS; PLAN OVERHAUL OF TAX RETURN PREPARER REGULATORY REGIME.
IRS, TREASURY ISSUE ADDITIONAL PROPOSED REGULATIONS ON PENSION PROTECTION ACT FUNDING RULES.
TREASURY, IRS ISSUE PROPOSED REGULATIONS FOR CASH BALANCE AND OTHER HYBRID PENSION PLANS.
FIVE 2008 GM VEHICLES CERTIFIED AS QUALIFIED HYBRIDS.
FILING SEASON OPENS ON TIME EXCEPT FOR CERTAIN TAXPAYERS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED BY AMT PATCH.
2008 EXCISE TAXES ON AIR TRANSPORTATION.
IRS DEBUNKS FRIVOLOUS TAX ARGUMENTS.
IRS RELEASES FINAL 2008 FORM 990 FOR TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS, ADJUSTS FILING THRESHOLD TO PROVIDE TRANSITION RELIEF.
MISCLASSIFIED WORKERS TO FILE NEW SOCIAL SECURITY TAX FORM.
IRS WORKS QUICKLY TO IMPLEMENT ACCURATELY AMT PATCH.
PROCEDURE UNVEILED FOR REPORTING VIOLATIONS OF THE TAX LAW, MAKING REWARD CLAIMS.
IRS FAST TRACK SETTLEMENT PROGRAM EXPANDS.
CERTAIN PAYMENTS TO DISABLED VETERANS RULED TAX-FREE; SOME MAY BE DUE REFUNDS.
IRS ANNOUNCES GROUNDBREAKING OPR SETTLEMENT WITH ATTORNEYS.
INTEREST RATES DROP FOR THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2008.
DECEMBER'S TAX TALK TODAY WILL FOCUS ON FILING SEASON.
IRS ANNOUNCES 2008 STANDARD MILEAGE RATES; SET AT 50.5 CENTS PER MILE.
HONDA HYBRID BEGINS PHASE-OUT ON JANUARY 1.
IRS REMINDS CHARITIES AND CHURCHES OF POLITICAL ACTIVITY BAN.
IRS HAS $110 MILLION IN REFUND CHECKS LOOKING FOR A HOME.
2008 NISSAN ALTIMA CERTIFIED AS QUALIFIED HYBRID VEHICLE.
PLAN NOW TO GET FULL BENEFIT OF SAVER'S CREDIT; TAX BREAK HELPS LOW-AND MODERATE-INCOME WORKERS SAVE FOR RETIREMENT.
2008 HYBRIDS CERTIFIED AS TAX CREDIT FOR TOYOTA AND LEXUS COMES TO AN END.
IRS AND STATES TO SHARE EMPLOYMENT TAX EXAMINATION RESULTS.
IRS WARNS OF E-MAIL SCAM SOLICITING DONATIONS TO CALIFORNIA WILDFIRE VICTIMS.
IRS ANNOUNCES NEW CHINESE, KOREAN, RUSSIAN AND VIETNAMESE TAX GLOSSARIES TO ASSIST TAXPAYERS.
HONDA COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS VEHICLE IS CERTIFIED FOR THE QUALIFIED ALTERNATIVE FUEL MOTOR VEHICLE TAX CREDIT.
IRS SEEKS APPLICATIONS FOR TE/GE ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
IRS TAX TALK TODAY FOCUSES ON WORKER CLASSIFICATION.
IRS GRANTS TAX RELIEF FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WILDFIRE VICTIMS.
IRS AND GWU HOST 20TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL TAX CONFERENCE.
IRS TO HOLD WORKSHOPS FOR SMALL AND MID-SIZED 501(c)(3) EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS.
PURCHASERS OF GM HYBRIDS STILL QUALIFY FOR TAX CREDIT.
PURCHASERS OF FORD HYBRIDS STILL QUALIFY FOR TAX CREDIT.
POKER TOURNAMENT WINNINGS MUST BE REPORTED TO THE IRS.
2008 INFLATION ADJUSTMENTS WIDEN TAX BRACKETS, RAISE IRA/401(k) LIMITS AND EXPAND TAX BENEFITS.
IRS ANNOUNCES PENSION PLAN LIMITATIONS FOR 2008.
IRS WARNS TAXPAYERS ABOUT CERTAIN TRUST ARRANGEMENTS SOLD AS WELFARE BENEFIT FUNDS.
TAX TALK TODAY FEATURES OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY.
HONDA VEHICLE CERTIFIED AS QUALIFIED HYBRID VEHICLE.
TREASURY, IRS ISSUE PENSION PROTECTION ACT GUIDANCE.
IRS OFFERS RELIEF FOR LATE S CORPORATION ELECTIONS.
TREASURY CHOOSES AT&T FOR TNET UNDER NETWORX UNIVERSAL.
SPECIAL WEB SECTION UNVEILED FOR HOMEOWNERS WHO LOSE HOMES; FORECLOSURE TAX RELIEF AVAILABLE TO MANY.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL TAX BREAKS HELP TEACHERS PAY CLASSROOM COSTS; AID PARENTS, STUDENTS WITH COLLEGE TUITION.
TREASURY, IRS EXTEND DOCUMENTATION DEADLINE FOR 409A COMPLIANCE.
TWO 2008 GM VEHICLES CERTIFIED AS QUALIFIED HYBRIDS.
INCREASE IN FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE WILL NOT REDUCE 45B CREDIT.
NO CHANGE IN THE INTEREST RATES FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER, 2007.
IRS ANNOUNCES CLOSING AGREEMENT PROGRAM FOR FORWARD-FLOAT AGREEMENTS USED WITH MUNICIPAL BONDS.
HONDA HYBRIDS STILL QUALIFY FOR TAX CREDIT.
GM HYBRIDS STILL QUALIFY FOR TAX CREDIT.
IRS WARNS OF NEW E-MAIL SCAM OFFERING CASH FOR PARTICIPATION IN "MEMBER SATISFACTION SURVEY".
NISSAN HYBRID STILL QUALIFIES FOR TAX CREDIT.
TELEPHONE CUSTOMERS CAN STILL REQUEST EXCISE TAX REFUND, IRS SAYS.
TREASURY, IRS ISSUE GUIDANCE ON TRANSACTIONS OF INTEREST.
NEW RULE WILL NOT AFFECT TEACHER SALARIES IN UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR.
IRS SEEKS NEW ISSUES FOR INDUSTRY ISSUE RESOLUTION PROGRAM.
PURCHASERS OF FORD HYBRIDS STILL QUALIFY FOR TAX CREDIT.
PHASE-OUT CREDIT FOR TOOTA AND LEXUS HYBRIDS CONTINUES WITH REPORTING OF SECOND QUARTER SALES.
TREASURY, IRS RELEASE REPORT ON IMPROVING VOLUNTARY COMPLIANCE.
IRS SEEKS COMMENTS ON UPDATES TO CORPORATE AND PARTNERSHIP TAX FORMS.
VICTIMS OF 2005 HURRICANES GET ADDITIONAL YEAR TO SELL VACANT LAND.
HYDROGEN-POWERED HONDA VEHICLE QUALIFIES FOR TAX CREDIT.
IRS RELEASES INTERIM REPORT ON TAX-EXEMPT HOSPITALS AND COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROJECT.
NEW ELECTRONIC PIN SIGNATURE REQUIREMENT BEGINS IN 2008.
IRS TO NOTIFY SMALL TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS OF NEW INFORMATION REPORTING REQUIREMENT.
ELECTRONIC EXCISE TAX FILING IS COMING; IRS WILL ACCEPT PAPER FORMS 2290 IN INTERIM.
CHIEF COUNSEL SEEKING COMMENT ON GIFT TAX CONSEQUENCES OF TRUSTS EMPLOYING DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE.
MAZDA VEHICLES CERTIFIED AS QUALIFIED HYBRID VEHICLES.
IRS EXPANDS PROJECT TO ENSURE ELIGIBLE PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES ARE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN RETIREMENT ANNUITIES.
NO CHANGE IN THE INTEREST RATES FOR THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2007.
IRS ADVISES EMPLOYERS, PAYERS, AGENTS TO USE NEW APPOINTMENT FORM 2678.
IRS REMINDS TAX PROFESSIONALS TO REGISTER EARLY FOR TAX FORUM.
IRS RELEASES DISCUSSION DRAFT OF REDESIGNED FORM 990 FOR TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS.
DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL JULY 2 FOR REPORTING ON FOREIGN BANK AND FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS.
TRANSITIONAL PENALTY RELIEF PROVIDED TO TAX RETURN PREPARERS.
GOVERNMENT MOVES TO CURB TELEPHONE TAX REFUND FRAUD; TAX PREPARERS INDICTED IN FOUR STATES, ONE ENTERES GUILTY PLEA.
IRS UPDATES NATIONAL RESEARCH PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS.
APPLICATION AVAILABLE FOR REDUCED INSTALLMENT AGREEMENT USER FEE.
IRS ENCOURAGES TAXPAYERS TO SAFEGUARD TAX, FINANCIAL RECOURDS IN PREPARATION FOR HURRICANE SEASON.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING CLEAN COAL ALLOCATION REQUESTS REMAINS JUNE 30.
NISSAN HYBRID STILL QUALIFIES FOR TAX CREDIT.
PHASE-OUT OF CREDIT FOR TOYOTA AND LEXUS HYBRIDS CONTINUES WITH REPORTING OF FIRST QUARTER SALES.
GM HYBRIDS STILL QUALIFY FOR TAX CREDIT.
IRS DRAFT FORM 1120-F AND NEW SCHEDULE M-3 (1120-F) NOW AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT.
IRS SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE ADVISORY COUNCIL.
IRS GIVES NORTHEAST STORM VICTIMS UNTIL APRIL 26 TO FILE TAX RETURNS.
TAXPAYERS, TAX PROFESSIONALS WITH TURBO TAX PROBLEMS HAVE UNTIL MIDNIGHT APRIL 19 TO E-FILE.
IRS GRANTS SIX-MONTH FILING, PAYMENT EXTENSION FOLLOWING VIRGINIA TECH SHOOTING.
IRS ANNOUNCES ENHANCEMENTS TO ONLINE PAYMNET AGREEMENT APPLICATIONS.
IRS FURTHER EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR SETTLEMENT OFFERED TO CERTAIN FOREIGN EMBASSY STAFF.
2007 SATURN AURO CERTIFIED AS QUALIFIED HYBRID VEHICLE.
IRS IDENTIFIES 40 FRIVOLOUS POSITIONS FOR TAXPAYERS TO AVOID ON TAX RETURNS.
PHONE CARD RETAILERS USUALLY QUALIFY FOR TELEPHONE TAX REFUND.
IRS URGES CAUTION ABOUT INTERNET SITES THAT RESEMBLE THE OFFICIAL IRS SITE.
INTEREST FACTORS FOR CORPORATIONS REQUESTING TELEPHONE TAX REFUND POSTED ON IRS.GOV.
NO CHANGE IN INTEREST RATES FOR THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2007.
DIRECT DEPOSIT REFUNDS TOP $100 BILLION; NOW THEY CAN BE DEPOSITED IN UP TO THREE ACCOUNTS.
FREE FILE AVAILABLE FOR REQUESTING TELEPHONE TAX REFUND; SERVICE INCLUDES PEOPLE WHO DO NOT NEED TO FILE A TAX RETURN.
IRS HAS $2.2 BILLION FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE NOT FILED A 2003 TAX RETURN.
IRS REVISES OFER IN COMPROMISE APPLICATION FORM.
NEW ONLINE OPTION COME FOR PAYMENT OF U.S. RESIDENCY CERTIFICATION FEE.
IRS SEEKS NEW ISSUES FOR THE INDUSTRY ISSUE RESOLUTION PROGRAM.
FREE ONLINE TAX FILING AVAILABLE TO MANY MILITARY MEMBERS.
FARMERS, FISHERMEN AFFECTED BY STORMS CAN SEEK PENALTY RELIEF.
IRS EXTENDS ATTRIBUTED TIP INCOME PROGRAM DEADLINE TO JUNE 30.
IRS OFFERS TIPS FOR ACCURATE SCHEDULE K-1 REPORTING.
ACCOUNTING ISSUE FOR AUTOMOBILE DEALERS TO BE ADDRESSED BY IRS INDUSTRY ISSUE RESOLUTION PROGRAM.
PURCHASERS OF HONDA HYBRIDS STILL QUALIFY FOR TAX CREDIT.
2007 "DIRTY DOZEN" TAX SCAMS.
IRS MOVES TO STOP ABUSIVE TELEPHONE TAX REFUND REQUESTS; SEARCH WARRANTS TARGET TAX PREPARERS IN SEVEN CITIES NATIONWIDE.
MERCK AGREES TO PAY IRS $2.3 BILLION.
IRS TO WAIVE ESTIMATED TAX PENALTY FOR US CITIZENS OR RESIDENTS LIVING AND WORKING ABROAD.
PURCHASERS OF GM HYBRIDS STILL QUALIFY FOR TAX CREDIT.
PHASE-OUT CREDIT FOR TOYOTA AND LEXUS HYBRIDS CONTINUES WITH REPORTING OF FOURTH QUARTER SALES.
IRS MOVES TO PREVENT TELEPHONE TAX REFUND ABUSE; HELP TAXPAYERS MAKE ACCURATE REQUESTS.
IRS BEGINS WORK ON WHISTLEBLOWER OFFICE; WHITLOCK NAMED FIRST DIRECTOR.
PAULSON, IRS LAUNCH CAMPAIGN TO HELP LOW-INCOME TAXPAYERS TAKE ADVANTAGE OF TAX CREDIT, FREE TAX HELP.
FREE TAX HELP AVAILABLE AT SITES NATIONWIDE.
SOME FORD VEHICLES STILL QUALIFY FOR ALTERNATIVE MOTOR VEHICLE CREDIT.
MISTAKES ABOUND ON TELEPHONE-TAX REFUND; IRS OFFERS TIPS FOR GETTING A SPEEDY REFUND.
NEW STATE SALES TAX CALCULATOR DEBUTS ON IRS.GOV.
IRS.GOV OFFERS ONLINE ALTERNATIVE MINIMUM TAX ASSISTANCE.
REDESIGNED FORM 940 HAS MANY IMPROVEMENTS FOR TAX YEAR 2006.
SOME TELEPHONE TAX REFUND REQUESTS MAY BE TOO HIGH; IRS WILL DENY IMPROPER REQUESTS.
NEW INTERNET-BASED WORKSHOP HELPS TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS REMAIN IN COMPLIANCE.
IMPROVED, EXPANDED FREE FILE PROGRAM OPENS TODAY FOR 95 MILLION TAXPAYERS.
IRS E-FILE OPENS FOR 2007 FILING SEASON.
FIRST BILATERAL ADVANCE PRICING AGREEMENT CONCLUDED BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.
2007 NISSAN ALTIMA CERTIFIED AS QUALIFIED HYBRID VEHICLE.
IRS, TREASURY ISSUE GUIDANCE ON NEW DISTRIBUTION PROVISIONS OF THE PENSION PROTECTION ACT.
IRS CHIEF COUNSEL REVITALIZES PROFESSOR-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM.
IRS, HOLLYWOOD FOREIGN PRESS ASSOCIATION REACH AGREEMENT ON GIFT BASKETS.
NATIONAL TAXPAYER ADVOCATE RELEASES 2006 REPORT TO CONGRESS: STRESSES NEED FOR ACTION ON AMT AND TAX GAP; FOCUSES ON IRS COLLECTION AND TRANSPARENCY.
IRS PLANS FEBRUARY 3 START DATE FOR PROCESSING EXTENDER CLAIMS.
MODERNIZED E-FILE AVAILABLE FOR PARTNERSHIP RETURNS.
2007 FILING SEASON KICKS OFF WITH NEW FEATURES, EXTENDED TAX BREAKS; TAX FORMS IN MAIL THIS WEEK.
FEDERAL OFFICE CLOSURES WILL NOT AFFECT FEDERAL TAX DEPOSITS DUE JAN 2, 2007.
IRS ANNOUNCES INSTALLMENT AGREEMENT USER FEE INCREASES FOR SOME TAXPAYERS.
IRS BEGINS IMPLEMENTING EXTENDERS LEGISLATION; WORKS TO HELP TAXPAYERS DURING FILING SEASON.
PURCHASERS OF FORD AND MERCURY HYBRIDS STILL QUALIFY FOR TAX CREDIT.
IRS TO BEGIN PROCESSING SUSPENDED CASH BALANCE PLAN CONVERSION APPLICATIONS.
RECENT TAX LAW CHANGES MAY AFFECT PEOPLE GIVING TO CHARITY: IRS OFFERS TIPS FOR YEAR-END DONATIONS.
NO CHANGE IN INTEREST RATES FOR THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2007.
PROCEDURE FOR MAKING CERTAIN SUBMISSIONS TO THE IRS RETURNS TO NORMAL.
IRS HEADQUARTERS REOPENS; FIRST EMPLOYEES RETURN TODAY.
RALs REMOVED ON FREE FILE; 93 MILLION ELIGIBLE FOR PROGRAM.
NEW GUIDELINES FOR PAYROLL DEDUCTION CONTRIBUTIONS TO CHARITIES.
ADDITIONAL HONDA VEHICLES CERTIFIED FOR HYBRID TAX CREDITS.
HONDA COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS VEHICLE CERTIFIED FOR TAX CREDIT.
FISCAL YEAR 2006 ENFORCEMENT AND SERVICE RESULTS STATEMENT OF IRS COMMISSIONER MARK W. EVERSON.
CLEAN RENEWABLE ENERGY BOND VOLUME CAP ALLOCATION INFORMATION.
IRS MAKES SETTLEMENT OFFER TO CERTAIN FOREIGN EMBASSY STAFF.
BUSINESSES AND TAX-EXEMPTS CAN USE FORMULA FOR TELEPHONE TAX REFUND.
IRS HAS REFUND FOR 95,746 TAXPAYERS WHOSE CHECKS COULD NOT BE DELIVERED.
HONDA HYBRIDS STILL QUALIFY FOR TAX CREDIT.
INSTALLMENT AGREEMENT USER FEES TO INCREASE.
IRS PROVIDES GUIDANCE ON PER DIEM EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS PAID BY EMPLOYERS.
2007 INFLATION ADJUSTMENTS WIDEN TAX BRACKETS, EXPAND TAX BENEFITS.
CREDIT FOR TOYOTA AND LEXUS HYBRIDS BEGINS PHASE-OUT WITH REPORTING OF THIRD QUARTER SALES.
PURCHASERS OF GM HYBRIDS STILL QUALIFY FOR TAX CREDIT.
PATRIOT'S DAY 2007 GIVES SOME TAXPAYERS EXTRA TAX TIME.
IRS ANNOUNCES 2007 STANDARD MILEAGE RATES.
TREASURY, IRS ISSUE REGULATIONS ON REQUIREMENTS FOR DISCLOSING REPORTABLE TRANSACTIONS AND MAINTAINING LISTS.
IRS SEEKS APPLICATIONS FOR TE/GE ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
ADDITIONAL FORD HYBRID VEHICLES CERTIFIED FOR TAX CREDIT.
IRS FORMALIZES APPEALS ARBITRATION PROCESS.
IRS ANNOUNCES PENSION PLAN LIMITATIONS FOR 2007.
TREASURY AND IRS UPDATE RULES ON EXCHANGES FOR ANNUITIES.
IRS GRANTS LIMITED TAX RELIEF FOR VICTIMS OF SNOWSTORM IN NEW YORK.
IRS ANNOUNCES ONLINE PAYMENT AGREEMENT APPLICATION.
10/12/06 IRS, THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL SPONSOR INSTITUTE ON INTERNATIONAL TAX ISSUES.
10/3/06 IRS ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF 2006 SPECIAL ENROLLMENT EXAM.
9/29/06 ADDITIONAL TOYOTA AND LEXUS VEHICLES CERTIFIED FOR THE ENERGY TAX CREDIT.
9/28/06 ACTIVE-DUTY RESERVISTS GET RELIEF ON RETIREMENT PLAN PAYMENTS: REFUNDS OF 10% TAX AVAILABLE BACK TO 2001, NEW LAW SAYS.
9/27/06 IRS REMINDS KATRINA VICTIMS OF OCTOBER 16 FILING DEADLINE.
9/20/06 TOYOTA HYBRID BEGINS PHASEOUT ON OCTOBER 1, 2006.
9/19/06 FILING DEADLINE SET FOR OCTOBER 16; FREE FILE STILL AVAILABLE.
9/11/06 NO CHANGE IN INTEREST RATES RISE FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER OF 2006.
9/11/06 IRS ACCEPTS SETTLEMENT OFFER IN LARGEST TRANSFER PRICING DISPUTE.
9/8/06 REPLACEMENT PERIOD EXTENDED FOR FARMERS SELLING LIVESTOCK BECAUSE OF DROUGHT.
9/7/06 TAXPAYERS SHOULD CHECK MAILING ADDRESSES FOR REVENUE PROCEDURE 2006-1.
9/5/06 IRS ANNOUNCES USER FEE FOR U.S. RESIDENCY CERTIFICATION.
8/31/06 IRS ANNOUNCES STANDARD AMOUNTS FOR TELEPHONE TAX REFUNDS.
8/29/06 DELAY IN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR REGULATIONS UNDER SECTION 403(b).
8/25/06 IRS ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL POSTPONEMENT OF FILING AND PAYMENT DEADLINE FOR BUSINESS IN THE GULF COAST.
8/25/06 NEW SPLIT-REFUND FORM AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT.
8/24/06 NEW IRS PUBLICATION SUMMARIZES TAX BENEFITS TO HURRICANE VICTIMS.
8/23/06 SIMPLE STEPS CAN PREVENT TAX SCAMS AS PRIVATE DEBT COLLECTION BEGINS.
8/23/06 IRS OUTLINES TAXPAYER PROTECTIONS IN PRIVATE DEBT COLLECTION PROGRAM.
8/18/06 PROPOSED REGULATIONS ISSUED FOR CAPITALIZATION OF TANGIBLE ASSETS.
8/18/06 NEW LAW EXPANDS IRA OPTIONS FOR MILITARY. MANY CAN STILL CONTRIBUTE FOR 2004 AND 2005.
8/17/06 IRS BEGINS OUTREACH TO ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY ON GIFT BAGS FOLLOWING ACADEMY AGREEMENT.
8/14/06 PURCHASERS OF FORD AND MERCURY HYBRIDS STILL QUALIFY FOR TAX CREDIT.
8/10/06 NEW TEMPORARY ADDRESS FOR CERTAIN HAND-DELIVERED DOCUMENTS.
8/9/06 NEW TEMPORARY PROCEDURE FOR CERTAIN EXPEDITED RULING REQUESTS.
8/9/06 PURCHASERS OF GM HYBRIDS STILL QUALIFY FOR TAX CREDIT.
8/3/06 IRS, CANADA REVENUE AGENCY UNRAVEL CROSS-BORDER TAX SCHEME.
8/1/06 EVERSON CHAIRS INTERNATIOAL TAX FORUM, EMPHASIZES ENFORCEMENT.
7/31/06 IRS LAUNCHING ONLINE PAYMENT AGREEMENT APPLICATION.
7/28/06 IRS ANNOUNCES NEW TIP REPORTING PROGRAM.
7/17/06 REVAMPED OFFER IN COMPROMISE PROGRAM PLAYS NEW ROLE IN COLLECTION PROCESS.
7/13/06 EMPLOYER CASH INCENTIVES FOR HYBRIDS ARE TAXABLE.
7/13/06 NATIONAL TAXPAYER ADVOCATE RELEASES REPORT TO CONGRESS; IDENTIFIES PRIORITY ISSUES FOR UPCOMING YEAR.
7/11/06 GM'S 2007 SATURN VUE GREEN LINE CERTIFIED FOR THE NEW ENERGY TAX CREDIT.
7/11/06 HONDA VEHICLES CERTIFIED TO OPERATE ON COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS.
7/11/06 GM VEHICLES CERTIFIED FOR THE ALTERNATIVE VEHICLE TAX CREDIT.
7/11/06 IRS HEADQUARTERS WILL REMAIN CLOSED FOR MONTHS; TAX ADMINISTRATION OPERATIONS CONTINUE AS EMPLOYEES RELOCATE.
7/11/06 NEW LAW REVAMPS IRS OFFER IN COMPROMISE PROGRAM.
6/29/06 TEMPORARY CHANGE OF ADDRESS FOR CERTAIN HAND-DELIVERED DOCUMENTS.
6/29/06 IRS HEADQUARTERS BUILDING REMAINS CLOSED; TAX OPERATIONS CONTINUE.
6/21/06 SEVERAL 2007 FORD AND MERCURY VEHICLES CERTIFIED FOR THE NEW ENERGY TAX CREDIT.
6/19/06 IRS ISSUES GUIDANCE TO HURRICANE VICTIMS CLAIMING CASUALTY LOSSES; SAFE HARBOR METHODS AVAILABLE FOR INDIVIDUALS.
6/19/06 IRS PROVIDES ADDITIONAL TIME TO FILE INDIVIDUAL TAX RETURNS IN AREAS HARDEST HIT BY KATRINA.
6/14/06 IRS PLANS SURVEYS TO IMPROVE TAXPAYERS SERVICES.
6/13/06 IRS COMMISSIONER TESTIFIES BEFORE SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE ON COMPLIANCE CONCERNS RELATIVE TO LARGE AND MID-SIZE BUSINESSES.
6/9/06 IRS OFFICE OF TAXPAYER BURDEN REDUCTION PARTNERS WITH PUBLIC TO MAKE COMPLYING WITH TAX LAWS EASIER..
6/7/06 IRS UPDATES INFORMATION FOR SPECIAL ENROLLMENT EXAMINATION.
6/7/06 TOYOTA AND LEXUS SELLS OVER 41,000 HYBRID VEHICLES.
6/7/06 FORD AND MERCURY SELL OVER 6,100 HYBRID VEHICLES.
6/5/06 INTEREST RATES RISE FOR THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2006.
6/2/06 IRS UNVEILS PROCEDURE ENABLING COMMERCIAL PROPERTY OWNERS TO QUALIFY FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY DEDUCTION.
5/4/06 IRS TARGETS DOWN-PAYMENT-ASSISTANCE SCAMS; SELLER-FUNDED PROGRAMS DO NOT QUALIFY AS TAX EXEMPT.
4/28/06 IRS RELEASES DRAFT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SCHEDULES M-3.
4/27/06 IRS AND STATES JOIN FORCES TO COMBAT MONEY LAUNDERING.
4/25/06 TOYOTA AND LEXUS VEHICLES CERTIFIED FOR NEW ENERGY TAX CREDIT.
4/14/06 IRS AWARDS $8 MILLION TO TAX CLINICS AIDING LOW INCOME TAXPAYERS.
4/13/06 IRS ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO 2006 SPECIAL ENROLLMENT EXAMINATION.
4/7/06 SOME TOYOTA AND LEXUS VEHICLES CERTIFIED FOR THE NEW ENERGY TAX CREDIT.
4/7/06 SOME FORD AND MERCURY VEHICLES CERTIFIED FOR THE NEW ENERGY TAX CREDIT.
4/5/06 "WHERE'S MY REFUND" USAGE AT RECORD PACE.
4/5/06 IRS RELEASES DRAFT SCHEDULES M-3 FOR 2006.
3/28/06 IRS ESTABLISHES E-MAIL BOX FOR TAXPAYERS TO REPORT PHONY E-MAILS.
3/17/06 2005 DATA BOOK DETAILS RISE IN AUDITS.
3/16/06 IRS DEBUNKS FRIVOLOUS ARGUMENTS ON PAYING TAXES.
3/13/06 IRS WORKS WITH ASSOCIATIONS TO HELP HURRICANE-AFFECTED TAXPAYERS.
3/9/06 IRS SELECTS THREE FIRMS TO TAKE PART IN DELINQUENT TAX COLLECTION EFFORT.
3/9/06 NO CHANGE IN INTEREST RATES FOR THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2006.
3/8/06 NATION'S LARGE CORPORATIONS FILE TAXES ELECTRONICALLY.
3/7/06 MORE TAXPAYERS E-FILING THAN EVER BEFORE.
3/3/06 IRS STATEMENT ON OSCAR "GOODY BAGS".
3/2/06 IRS ENCOURAGES BUSINESSES TO SUBMET TAX ISSUES FOR RESOLUTION PROGRAM.
2/27/06 PATRIOT'S DAY GIVES SOME TAXPAYERS AN EXTRA DAY TO FILE AND PAY TAXES.
2/21/06 TREASURY AND IRS PROVIDE GUIDANCE FOR ENERGY CREDITS FOR HOMEOWNERS.
2/21/06 TREASURY AND IRS ISSUE GUIDANCE FOR COAL PROJECT CREDIT AND GASIFICATION PROJECT CREDIT.
2/21/06 TREASURY AND IRS PROVIDE GUIDANCE ON ENERGY CREDIT TO HOME BUILDERS.
2/21/06 IRS HAS $2 BILLION FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE NOT FILE A 2002 RETURN.
2/19/06 IRS POSTPONES TAXPAYER DEADLINES IN AREAS HIT HARDEST BY KATRINA.
2/17/06 IRS STREAMLINES EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE FOR BUSINESS TAXPAYERS.
2/14/06 IRS UPDATES TAX GAP ESTIMATES.
2/8/06 IRS CERTIFIES 2006 TOYOTA PRIUS HYBRID VEHICLE FOR 2005 DEDUCTION.
2/7/06 IRS ANNOUNCES "DIRTY DOZEN" TAX SCAMS FOR 2006.
2/6/06 NEW STEPS TAKEN TO IMPROVE QUESTIONABLE REFUND PROGRAM.
2/3/06 IRS TO HOST SIX TAX FORUMS THIS YEAR.
2/3/06 TREASIRY AND IRS REVISE CIRCULAR 230 FOR TAX PROFESSIONALS.
1/26/06 ONLINE TOOL HELPS HURRICANE VICTIMS WITH NEW EITC AND ACTC RULES.
1/26/06 IRS TOOLS HELP TAX PROFESSIONALS PREPARE ACCURATE EITC CLAIMS.
1/24/06 COMMISSIONER EVERSON CALLS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO REFUND FRAUD PROGRAM.
1/24/06 NEW PUBLICATION EXPLAINS TAX LAW CHANGES RELATED TO RECENT HURRICANES.
1/19/06 IRS SELECTS SEVEN NEW MEMBERS FOR INFORMATION REPORTING PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
1/18/06 CERTAIN TAX RETURNS GO TO DIFFERENT CENTERS THAN LAST YEAR.
1/18/06 FREE FILE OPENS TODAY WITH ENHANCED TAXPAYER SERVICES.
1/17/06 TAX LAW CHANGES DELAY E-FILE FOR A SMALL NUMBER OF 2005 FORMS.
1/13/06 IRS SETTLEMENT DEADLINE APPROACHES.
1/13/06 IRS AND TREASURY PROVIDE GUIDANCE TO HYBRID MANUFACTURERS.
1/12/06 IRS REVISES SCHEDULE K-1 FOR TRUSTS.
1/12/06 IRS E-FILE MARKS ITS 20TH YEAR; ELECTORNIC IRS MAKES DEBUT.
1/4/06 IRS PROVIDES SAFE HARBOR TO HEAVY EQUIPMENT DEALERS FOR USE OF REPLACEMENT COST FOR PARTS.
1/4/06 NEW AMT ASSISTANT DEBUTS ON IRS.GOV.
1/3/06 IRS SIMPLIFIES TAX FILING REQUIREMENTS FOR SMALL EMPLOYERS.
1/3/06 IRS OPENS 2006 FILING SEASON.
12/22/05 IRS REMINDS TAXPAYERS ABOUT REQUIREMENT OF WRITTEN ACKNOWLEDGMENT FOR DONATED CARS.
12/22/05 LOIS G. LERNER SELECTED AS DIRECTOR OF IRS EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS DIVISION.
12/21/05 IRS ISSUES FALL 2005 STASTICS OF INCOME BULLETIN.
12/21/05 IRS WARNS OF QUESTIONABLE DEDUCTIONS FOR DONATED VEHICLES.
12/20/05 IRS RELEASES SCHEDULE M-3 FOR PARTNERSHIPS.
12/8/05 NO CHANGE IN INTEREST RATE FOR FIRST QUARTER 2006.
12/7/05 IRS ISSUES PROPOSED REGULATIONS TO SAFEGUARD TAXPAYER INFORMATION.
12/4/05 IRS ANNOUNCES 2006 STANDARD MILEAGE RATES.
11/30/05 IRS WARNS OF E-MAIL SCAM ABOUT TAX REFUNDS.
11/30/05 GUIDANCE EXPLAINS HOW KATRINA VICTIMS CAN ACCESS THEIR RETIREMENT SAVINGS.
CLARISSA C. POTTER NAMED ACTING SENIOR COUNSEL TO THE CHIEF COUNSEL (LEGISLATION).
11/21/05 REDESIGNED IRS.GOV IMPROVES SERVICE TO TAXPAYERS.
11/10/05 IRS ISSUES E-FILE GUIDANCE FOR CORPORATIONS AND TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS.
11/7/05 IRS CERTIFIES FORD AND MERCURY HYBRID VEHICLES FOR THE CLEAN-FUEL DEDUCTION.
11/4/05 SIX MONTH AUTOMATIC EXTENSIONS AVAILABLE TO MOST TAXPAYERS IN 2006.
10/28/05 2006 INFLATION ADJUSTMENTS WIDEN TAX BRACKETS, CHANGE TAX BENEFITS.
10/27/05 IRS LAUNCHES ABUSIVE TRANSACTION SETTLEMENT INITIATIVE.
10/21/05 DYED FUEL PENALTY RELIEF SET TO EXPIRE.
10/17/05 TAX FAVORED TREATMENT OF EARLY DISTRIBUTIONS FROM IRAs AND OTHER RETIREMENT PLANS FOR VICTIMS OF HURRICANE KATRINA.
10/17/05 NEW TOOL FOR PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS AVAILABLE.
10/14/05 IRS ANNOUNCES PENSION PLAN LIMITATIONS FOR 2006.
10/6/05 TREASURY DEPARTMENT, IRS EXTEND DYED DIESEL FUEL PENALTY RELIEF THROUGH OCTOBER 25.
10/4/05 IRS SUMMER STATISTICS BULLETIN FEATURES CORPORATION RETURNS AND NONFARM SOLE PROPRIETORSHIPS.
10/3/05 IRS WARNS CONSUMERS OF POSSIBLE SCAMS RELATING TO HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF.
10/3/05 IRS REACHES AGREEMENT WITH DOCTORS BENEFIT INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.
9/30/05 PARTNERS SPREAD THE WORD ON LEAVE-DONATION PROGRAM.
9/28/05 DEADLINES FOR TAXPAYERS AFFECTED BY HURRICANE KATRINA EXTENDED UNTIL FEBRUARY 28.
9/28/05 PARTNERSHIP FOR PUBLIC SERVICE AWARDS IRS EXECUTIVE FOR E-FILE, ELECTRONIC TAX ADMINSTRATION WORK
9/23/05 PROBLEM ALERT: IRS REPORTS SOME TAX PAYMENTS FROM 13 STATES LOST.
9/21/05 IRS UPDATES HURRICANE KATRINA TAX RELIEF GUIDELINES FOR TAXPAYERS IN FOUR STATES, RELIEF WORKERS AND OTHERS IMPACTED.
9/21/05 IRS ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS TO ASSIST DISASTER VICTIMS.
9/19/05 U.S., mexico reach mutual agreement regarding eligibility of fiscally Transparent entities to benefitS.
9/16/05 IRS DEFERS SCHEDULE M-3 PLANNED EFFECTIVE DATE FOR INSURANCE CORPORATIONS.
9/15/05 RETIREMENT PLANS CAN MAKE LOANS, HARDSHIP DISTRIBUTIONS TO KATRINA VICTIMS.
9/15/05 IRS EXTENDS DIESEL FUEL PENALTY RELIEF DUE TO HURRICANE KATRINA.
9/14/05 KATRINA RELIEF WORKERS HAVE UNTIL January 3, 2006 to file and pay taxes.
9/14/05 5,000 IRS TELEPHONE OPERATORS REGISTER HURRICANE VICTIMS FOR FEMA BENEFITS.
9/12/05 GUIDANCE ISSUED ON TEMPORARY DOMESTIC SHIPPING OPERATIONS.
9/12/05 IRS SELECTS NEW ETAAC CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS.
9/9/05 IRS INCREASES MILEAGE RATE UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2005.
9/8/05 EXTRA TIME GRANTED FOR TAX-EXEMPT BOND ISSUERS AFFECTED BY KATRINA.
9/8/05 TREASURY, IRS ANNOUNCE SPECIAL RELIEF TO ENCOURAGE LEAVE-DONATION PROGRAMS FOR VICTIMS OF HURRICANE KATRINA.
9/8/05 KATRINA VICTIMS WILL HAVE UNTIL JANUARY 3, 2005 TO FILE AND PAY TAXES.
9/7/05 IRS ALLOWS HIGHWAY VEHICLE REMOVAL OF AVIATION FUEL DUE TO HURRICANE KATRINA.
9/7/05 IRS AND AICPA ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT TO ASSIST DISASTER VICTIMS.
9/2/05 IRS EXPANDS RELIEF AREA FOR KATRINA VICTIMS.
9/2/05 IRS WAIVES DIESEL FUEL PENALTY DUE TO HURRICANE KATRINA.
9/1/05 IRS CREATES DISASTER RELIEF TOLL-FREE NUMBER.
9/1/05 IRS NAMES NEW HEAD OF EMPLOYEE PLANS RULINGS AND AGREEMENTS.
9/1/05 IRS URGES CITIZENS TO SEEK QUALIFIED CHARITIES FOR KATRINA HELP.
9/1/05 IRS RATES RISE 1 PERCENTAGE POINT IN FOURTH QUARTER 2005.
8/30/05 IRS GRANTS TAX RELIEF FOR HURRICANE KATRINA VICTIMS.
8/29/05 KPMG TO PAY $456 MILLION FOR CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS.
8/29/05 STATEMENT BY IRS COMMISSIONER MARK W. EVERSON: REGARDING KPMG CORPORATE FRAUD CASE DELIVERED AT THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT.
8/8/05 INDUSTRY ISSUE RESOLUTION PROGRAM TO ADDRESS TWO NEW ISSUES.
7/29/05 EVERSON PRAISES CONGRESS FOR FUNDING. SUSPENDS PLAN TO CLOSE TAC'S.
7/25/05 IRS LAUNCHES STUDY OF S CORPORATION REPORTING COMPLIANCE.
7/20/05 IRS E-FILE AVAILABLE FOR EXTENSION FILERS THROUGH AUG.15 AND BEYOND.
6/27/05 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID CERTIFIED FOR CLEAN-FUEL DEDUCTION.
6/23/05 NEW LAW CHANGES HIGHWAY USE TAX RULES: INSTALLMENT PAYMENT OPTION ELIMINATED.
6/20/05 MORGANTE, WATSON TO LEAD LARGEST IRS DIVISION.
6/15/05 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE COMPETENT AUTHORITIES OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA REGARDING THE MUTUAL AGREEMENT PROCEDURE.
6/3/05 NO CHANGE IN INTEREST RATES FOR THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2005.
6/2/05 COURTS FINE TAXPAYERS FOR FRIVOLOUS COLLECTION CASES, IRS WARNS.
5/27/05 IRS TO CREATE EFFICIENCIES WITH TAXPAYER ASSISTANCE CENTERS.
5/19/05 IRS ANNOUNCES IMPROVEMENTS TO TAX STATS WEB PAGES.
5/18/05 IRS, TREASURY CLARIFY CIRCULAR 230 WRITTEN OPINION STANDARDS.
5/13/05 JANICE LAMBERT SELECTED AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER.
5/6/05 LEXUS HYBRID CERTIFIED FOR CLEAN-FUEL VEHICLE DEDUCTION.
5/2/05 IRS TO HOST SIX FORUMS THIS SUMMER FOR TAX PROFESSIONALS.
5/2/05 IRS SEEKS NIMINATIONS FOR INFORMATION REPORTING PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
4/28/05 IRS NAMES NEW MEMBERS TO TE/GE GROUP.
4/28/05 2005 TAX FILING SEASON SETS RECORDS.
4/26/05 IRS, STAKEHOLDER GROUPS FORM PARTNERSHIP TO ANSWER M-3 QUESTIONS.
4/25/05 IRS.GOV OFFERS HELP FOR SMALL BUSINESSES.
4/25/05 IRS OFFERS SMALL BUSINESSES NEW RETIREMENT PLAN RESOURCE GUIDE.
4/22/05 IRS, TREASURY RELEASE GUIDANCE ON EXPATRIATION ROPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
4/13/05 E-FILE 7.8 % AHEAD OF LAST YEAR AS TAX DEADLINE APPROACHES.
4/13/05 IRS STRENGTHENS WITHHOLDING COMPLIANCE PROGRAM; REDUCES PAPERWORK FOR EMPLOYERS.
4/13/05 AGREEMENT IDENTIFIES U.K. PENSION ARRANGEMENTS FOR TAX TREATY BENEFITS.
4/8/05 FILING EXTENSIONS AVAILABLE BY PHONE OR COMPUTER.
4/7/05 E-FILE 7% AHEAD OF LAST YEAR.
4/1/05 IRS INVITES TAXPAYERS TO APPLY FOR TAXPAYER PANEL.
3/31/05 IRS ISSUES WINTER 2004-2005 STATISTICS OF INCOME BULLETIN.
3/30/05 E-FILE, E-PAYMENTS AHEAD OF LAST YEAR.
3/29/05 NEW IRS STUDY PROVIDES PRELIMINARY TAX GAP ESTIMATE.
3/29/05 UNDERSTANDING THE TAX GAP.
3/23/05 FREE FILE TOPS LAST YEAR'S TOTAL.
3/22/05 NEW WEB FEATURE HELPS WITH LOST REFUND CHECKS.
3/22/05 IRS OFFERS TIPS FOR ACCURATE SCHEDULE K-1 FILING.
3/21/05 IRS EXPANDS ACCESS TO E-SERVICES PRODUCTS.
3/17/05 IRS E-FILE UP 6%
3/17/05 IRS CLARIFIES AMT DEDUCTION FOR HOME MORTGAGE INTEREST.
3/15/05 IRS TO ACCEPT SUPPLEMENTAL LOW INCOME TAXPAYER CLINIC (LTC) GRANT APPLICATIONS TO SERVE TAXPAYERS IN TARGETED STATES.
3/14/05 IRS REBUTS THOSE MAKING FRIVOLOUS ARGUMENTS ON PAYING TAXES.
3/10/05 IRS AWARDS APPROXIMATELY $7.5 MILLION TO TAX CLINICS AIDING LOW INCOME TAXPAYERS.
3/10/05 IRS PROVIDES TRANSITION RELIEF TO PARTNERSHIPS AND PASS-THRU ENITIES UNDER NEW CODE SECTION.
3/10/05 IRS E-FILE AND DIRECT DEPOSIT CONTINUE TO OUTPACE LAST YEAR'S RESULTS.
3/7/05 IRS SEEKS NEW ISSUES FOR THE INDUSTRY ISSUE RESOLUTION PROGRAM.
3/4/05 INTEREST RATES RISE FOR THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2005.
3/2/05 E-FILING RUNNING AT RECORD PACE.
3/1/05 U.S. AND AUSTRIA AGREE ON TAX TREATMENT OF CERTAIN SCHOLARSHIPS.
2/28/05 IRS ANNOUNCES THE 2005 DIRTY DOZEN.
2/23/05 IRS UNVEILS REDESIGNED EMPLOYMENT TAX RETURN.
2/22/05 SETTLEMENT OFFER EXTENDED FOR EXECUTIVE STOCK OPTION SCHEME.
2/18/05 REPORT ON IRS REVIEW OF ALLEGED POLITICAL CAMPAIGN INTERVENTION.
2/12/05 CERTAIN TAX RETURNS GO TO DIFFERENT IRS CENTERS THAN LAST YEAR.
2/10/05 U. S. AND NEW ZELAND REACH MUTUAL AGREEMENT REGARDING TREATMENT OF INCOME DERIVED THROUGH CERTAIN FISCALLY TRANSPARENT ENTITIES.
2/10/05 HONDA VEHICLES CERTIFIED FOR CLEAN-FUEL VEHICLE DEDUCTION.
2/8/05 IRS HAS $2 BILLION FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE NOT FILED A 2001 RETURN.
2/7/05 STATEMENT OF IRS COMMISSIONER MARK W. EVERSON ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2006 BUDGET.
2/1/05 IRS REVISES FORM FOR TAX-EXEMPT BONDS.
1/27/05 NEW EITC TOOL HELPS TAXPAYERS DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY.
1/19/05 IRS TREASURY ISSUE GUIDANCE ON NEW PENALTIES ON POTENTIALLY ABUSIVE TRANSACTIONS.
1/18/05 IRS E-FILE NOW AVAILABLE; FREE FILE OPENS THIRD YEAR.
1/18/05 IRS DETAILS 2005 FREE FILE INITIATIVE.
1/13/05 TAX PREPARER FRAUD.
1/11/05 IRS ANNOUNCES ELECTRONIC FILING REQUIREMENTS FOR LARGE CORPORATIONS, EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS.
1/11/05 NATIONAL TAXPAYER ADVOCATE RELEASES 2004 REPORT TO CONGRESS; CITES TAX LAW COMPLEXITY AS MOST SERIOUS PROBLEM FACING TAXPAYERS.
1/7/05 IRS LIBERALIZES INTEREST SUSPENSION RULE FOR AMENDED RETURNS.
1/6/05 2005 FACT SHEET #1 - Highlights - 2004 Tax Law Changes.
1/6/05 2005 FACT SHEET #2 - Free Tax Help Available.
1/6/05 2005 FACT SHEET #3 - Tax Packages - 2005 Filing Season.
1/6/05 2005 FACT SHEET #4 - 2005 IRS e-file.
1/6/05 2005 FACT SHEET #5 - Electronic Payment Options for 2005.
1/6/05 2005 FACT SHEET #6 - Sales Tax Deduction Option.
1/6/05 2005 FACT SHEET #7 - A "Qualifying child".
1/4/05 IRS UPDATES SALES TAX TABLE PUBLICATION.
1/3/05 IRS BEGINS 2005 FILING SEASON.
12/22/04 IRS WARNS BUSINESSES AND RETIREMENT PLANS AGAINST ABUSES INVOLVING ESOPS AND S CORPORATIONS.
12/22/04 IRS EXPANDS PRE-FILING AGREEMENT PROGRAM.
12/21/04 INDUSTRY ISSUE RESOLUTION PROGRAM TO ADDRESS SIGNATURE REQUIREMENTS REGARDING EMPLOYMENT TAX RETURNS.
12/17/04 IRS AND THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT AMEND CIRCULAR 230 TO PROMOTE ETHICAL PRACTICE BY TAX PROFESSIONALS.
12/17/04 IRS ISSUES OPTIONAL SALES TAX TABLES.
12/16/04 IRS ACCEPTS SETTLEMENT OFFER ON CONTINGENT LIABILITY TAX SHELTER.
12/16/04 TREASURY, IRS ISSUE SECTION 409(p) REGULATIONS.
12/15/04 IRS SELECTS 12 NEW MEMBERS FOR IRS ADVISORY COUNCIL.
12/15/04 IRS SELECTS NINE NEW MEMBERS FOR INFORMATION REPORTING PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
12/10/04 AGREEMENT IDENTIFIES U.S. AND SWISS PENSION PLANS FOR TAX TREATY BENEFITS.
12/6/04 HUD AND IRS LAUNCH JOINT EFFORT TO HELP FAMILIES.
12/2/04 TREASURY, IRS ISSUE FINAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR NEW CORPORATE TAX RETURN FORM.
11/30/04 NO CHANGE IN INTEREST RATES FOR THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2005.
11/30/04 IRS SIMPLIFIES TAX DEPOSIT RULES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES.
11/30/04 IRS OFFICIALS URGE CARE FOR THOSE MAKING A CAR DONATION; NEW LAW CHANGES RULES AT END OF THE YEAR.
11/24/04 IRS NAMES HENRY V. SINGLETON INDUSTRY DIRECTOR OF RETAILERS, FOOD, PHARMACEUTICALS AND HEALTHCARE
11/23/04 IRS AND TREASURY ISSUE PROPOSED REGULATIONS ON PARTNERSHIP TRANSFERS
11/23/04 TAXES AND THE MEDICAL PROFESSION.
11/18/04 ENFORCEMENT REVENUE REACHES RECORD IN 2004
11/17/04 2005 STANDARD MILEAGE RATES SET
11/16/04 TREASURY AND IRS ISSUE GUIDANCE ON NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR DISCLOSING REPORTABLE TRANSACTIONS
11/15/04 $73 MILLION IN REFUND CHECKS GO UNDELIVERED
11/10/04 IRS AND PUERTO RICO ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP
11/08/04 IRS SELECTS THREE NEW ETAAC MEMBERS
11/08/04 IRS REMINDS CERTAIN TAXPAYERS OF NOVEMBER 10 DEADLINE
11/01/04 IRS SEEKS APPLICATIONS FOR TE/GE ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
11/01/04 IRS REVISES APPLICATION FORM FOR CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.
10/31/04 TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS AND POLITICAL ACTIVITIES
10/25/04 IRS REVISES OFFER IN COMPROMISE APPLICATION FORM: NOW AVAILABLE FOR USE
10/25/04 CHECK CAREFULLY BEFORE APPLYING FOR OFFERS IN COMPROMISE
10/25/04 IRS.GOV CITED AS MOST RELIABLE GOVERNMENT WEBSITE
10/20/04 IRS ANNOUNCES PENSION PLAN LIMITATIONS FOR 2005
10/20/04 IRS TIGHTENS POSITION ON ABUSIVE TAX SHELTER SETTLEMENT TERMS.
10/14/04 FILING DEADLINES NEAR FOR SECTION 527 POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS
10/14/04 2005 TOYOTA PRIUS CERTIFIED FOR CLEAN-FUEL DEDUCTION; NEW LAW RESTORES FULL DEDUCTION AMOUNT FOR 2004 AND 2005
10/13/04 EDUCATORS SHOULD SAVE RECEIPTS FOR REINSTATED DEDUCTION
10/7/04 IRS AND VIRIGN ISLANDS ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP.
10/2/04 TAX PROFESSIONALS TO SEND CERTAIN TAX RETURNS TO DIFFERENT IRS CENTERS THAN LAST YEAR
10/2/04 OCTOBER 13 TAX DEADLINE APPROACHES
10/1/04 NEW EITC ASSISTANT DEBUTS ON IRS.GOV
9/24/04 IRS GRANTS TAX RELIEF FOR HURRICANE IVAN VICTIMS
9/23/04 SCHEDULE C-EZ CHANGE MEANS SAVINGS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
9/16/04 IRS EXTENDS TIP COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT PROGRAM
9/10/04 IRS GRANTS TAX RELIEF FOR FLORIDA HURRICANE VICTIMS
9/10/04 NANCY J. MARKS NAMED DIVISION COUNSEL/ASSOCIATE CHIEF COUNSEL, TE/GE
9/9/04 NEW E-SERVICE REVOLUTIONIZES TRANSCRIPT DELIVERY
9/7/04 IRS WAIVES EXCISE TAX PENALTY BECAUSE OF FUEL SHORTAGE IN FLORIDA
08/31/04 INTEREST RATES INCREASE FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER OF 2004.
08/23/04 DONALD T. ROCEN SELECTED AS ACTING DEPUTY CHIEF COUNSEL FOR OPERATIONS.
08/19/04 IRS ACTS TO ENFORCE REPORTING AND DISCLOSURE BY SECTION 527 POLITICAL GROUPS.
08/18/04 NEW SCHEDULE HELPS RESOLVE EMPLOYMENT TAX DISCREPANCIES.
08/16/04 IRS GRANTS TAX RELIEF FOR TROPICAL STORMS' VICTIMS.
08/13/04 IRS CHIEF COUNSEL APPOINTS ZELNIK AS SENIOR COUNSEL, POSITION FOCUSES ON ABUSIVE TRANSACTIONS. 08/10/04 IRS Initiative Will Scrutinize EO Compensation Practices
08/04/04 New E-Mail Service Available for Technical Guidance
08/03/04 IRS Reissues Consumer Warning on Identity Theft Scheme; Scheme Now Targeting Caribbean.
08/02/04 August 16 Deadline Approaches for Extension Filers.
07/30/04 IRS Spring Statistics of Income Bulletin Features IRAs, Individual Tax Rates and Shares.
07/29/04 Excise Fuel Tax.
07/29/04 New Issues Selected for IRS Industry Issue Resolution Program.
07/28/04 IRS to Appeal Accounting Decision: Proposed Standards Could Hinder Enforcement.
07/28/04 IRS issues Guidance on Truck and Tractor Excise Tax.
07/26/04 IRS Reaches Settlement on Aggressive Tax Transaction
07/21/04 New taxpayer Account, Processing System Debuts.
07/17/04 CPA'S Appeal of Disbarment Denied.
07/17/04 Insurers Need not File Health Coverage Tax Credit Form.
07/17/04 IRS Strategic Plan Focuses on Service, Compliance, Modernazation.
07/03/04 Treasury and IRS Issue Notice Regarding Improper Deductions for Conservation Easement Donations.
06/29/04 New Publications Focus on Car Donations.
06/29/04 Ingram, Sullivan, Butcher Named to Leadership Positions in IRS Tax Exempt and Government Entities Division.
12/23/03 IRS and Gaming Industry Partner on Voluntary Tip Compliance Agreements.
12/23/03 IRS Names 11 New Members to IRSAC.
12/23/03 IRS Issues Guidelines for Tax-Exempt Groups Engaged in Public Advocacy
12/17/03 IRS Announces Revisions to Individual Taxpayer identification Number Applications
12/02/03 The Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service have simplified the requirements of U.S. Persons with Canadian Retirement Plans.
12/02/03 IRS Helps Military Personnel Get New Laws Tax Breaks
12/01/03 Internet Tax Ban Stalls in the Senate.
10/17/03 IRS Takes Steps to Ensure Credit Counseling Organizations Comply With Requirements for Tax-Exempt Status
10/16/03 IRS Announces Pension Plan Limitations for 2004.
10/14/03 IRS, FTC and State Regulators Urge Care When Seeking Help from Credit Counseling Organizations.
10/06/03 2004 Toyota Prius Certified for Clean-Burning Fuel Deduction.
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