The Taxpayer Bill of Rights: Providing fundamental protection for all taxpayers
By law, all taxpayers have fundamental rights when they’re interacting with the IRS. It’s important that all taxpayers know and understand their rights… Read More
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IRS urges businesses to act by Nov. 22 to resolve improper Employee Retention Credit claims through Voluntary Disclosure Program; third-party payer deadline newly extended to Dec. 31
WASHINGTON — With a Nov. 22 deadline rapidly approaching for the second Voluntary Disclosure Program, the Internal Revenue Service urgently recommends that businesses review Employee Retention Credit guidelines and resolve incorrect claims soon to avoid future issues. Read More
Interest rates decrease for the first quarter of 2025
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced that interest rates will decrease for the calendar quarter beginning Jan. 1, 2025. Read More
Retirement plan distributions: IRS provides guidance on certain exceptions from 10% additional tax for emergency personal or family expenses and for survivors of domestic abuse
WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service today issued Notice 2024-55, which provides guidance on exceptions to the additional tax when taking early permissible retirement plan distributions for emergency personal expenses and for victims of domestic abuse. Read More
Builders of energy efficient homes may qualify for a valuable tax credit
Eligible contractors who build new energy efficient homes or substantially reconstruct existing homes into qualified energy efficient homes may be eligible for a tax credit up to $5,000 per home. The exact amount of the credit depends on eligibility requirements such as the type of home, the home’s energy efficiency and the date when someone […]
Year-round tax planning pointers for taxpayers
Here are some simple things taxpayers can do throughout the year to make filing season less stressful. Read More
By law, taxpayers have the right to challenge the IRS’ position and be heard
Every taxpayer has fundamental rights when working with the IRS. Collectively their rights are known as the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. One of these is the right to challenge the IRS’s position and be heard. Read More
What the right to a fair and just tax system means for taxpayers
Tax fairness means the tax system is equitable to all citizens. The right to a fair and just tax system is one of 10 rights in the Taxpayer Bill of Rights, which clearly outlines the fundamental rights of every taxpayer Read More
Issue Number: Here’s What To Do if You Owe Taxes, but Can’t Pay
Here is a video tax tip from the IRS: Here’s What To Do if You Owe Taxes, but Can’t Pay English | Spanish | ASL | Chinese | Korean | Vietnamese | Haitian Creole | Russian Read More
All taxpayers have the right to quality service from the IRS
The Taxpayer Bill of Rights defines 10 fundamental rights of every taxpayer. One of these rights is the right to quality service. Let’s take a closer look at the right to quality service and what it means for taxpayers. Read More
