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.

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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.

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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.

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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 buys or leases the home.

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Year-round tax planning pointers for taxpayers

Here are some simple things taxpayers can do throughout the year to make filing season less stressful.
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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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Tax Time Guide: Escape penalties and interest with electronic payment options on IRS.gov

WASHINGTON ― With the April 15 filing deadline approaching, the Internal Revenue Service encourages taxpayers who may find it difficult to gather the necessary documents they need to file or pay the taxes they owe to consider several options offered on IRS.gov to avoid late filing and interest penalties.

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