New IRS app gives taxpayers a new way to access services
Taxpayers now have a new way to securely access IRS tools and account services through their mobile devices. The new […]
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IRS launches new mobile app, expanding digital services for taxpayers
IRS2Go becomes IRS app, adding secure mobile access to selected Individual Online Account services IR-2026-114, Sept. 25, 2026 WASHINGTON — […]
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Estimated taxes aren’t just for the self-employed
Typically, people who are self-employed pay their federal income tax by making estimated tax payments. However, they aren’t the only […]
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Eligible taxpayers may receive automatic penalty relief
Taxpayers with a history of filing and paying on time may now have an easier path to receive penalty relief. […]
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Tips for tracking charitable donations
Taxpayers who have made or plan to make charitable donations during the year should keep good records of all their […]
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Identity Protection PINs help taxpayers guard against tax-related identity theft
One of the best ways taxpayers can protect themselves from identity theft is by requesting an Identity Protection Personal Identification […]
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Types of major life events and how they can affect filing
There are several kinds of major life events that can affect a taxpayer’s filing requirements, tax benefits and withholding. It […]
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IRS simplifies penalty relief, introduces automatic process for eligible taxpayers
IR-2026-83, July 8, 2026 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced a new automatic process to provide penalty relief […]
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Tips for businesses hiring seasonal or part-time employees
The summer months are a common time for many businesses to seek out seasonal or part-time workers. If they’re hiring […]
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Questions and answers about the new deduction for qualified overtime compensation
FS-2026-01, January 2026 This Fact Sheet provides answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the new deduction for qualified overtime […]
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What penalty relief for tax year 2025 for information reporting on tips and overtime under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill?
IR-2025-110, Nov. 6, 2025 WASHINGTON — The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issued guidance providing penalty […]
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IRS Releases Updated Contingency Plan
The IRS has updated its contingency lapse plan, detailing how operations will proceed past the first five days of the […]
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What benefits are offered to individual retirement accounts?
Planning for retirement may seem daunting, but it’s important to start early. Individual retirement accounts provide tax incentives for people […]
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IRS to phase out paper tax refund checks starting with individual taxpayers
IR-2025-94, Sept. 23, 2025 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service, working with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, today announced […]
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How the educator expense deduction can offset classroom costs
It’s back to school season, and with that comes potential out-of-pocket costs for educators. The Educator Expense Deduction lets eligible […]
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What important reminders should extension filers know when choosing a tax preparer?
Taxpayers who requested an extension to file have until Oct. 15, 2025, to do so, and some may choose to […]
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Do all taxpayers have the right to finality of tax matters?
By law, all taxpayers have the right to finality when working with the IRS. For example, taxpayers have the right […]
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Taxpayers should check their withholding now to prepare for next year
Proper tax withholding now is key to avoiding surprises when taxpayers file next year. Making any needed adjustments early means […]
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IRS Processing Delays Leading to Notices
The IRS acknowledged in a June 12 statement that processing delays for some electronic payments are causing taxpayers who paid […]
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Year-round tax planning tips for taxpayers
Here are some simple things taxpayers can do throughout the year to make next filing season less stressful. Organize tax […]