IRS Issued Billions in Improper Refunds
Overall, the agency “has made little improvement in reducing EITC improper payments"...…
The Top Tax Procrastinating Cities
People are going to put off doing their taxes, nothing will make them file any sooner. However, if you are going to get a refund...…
In the News
While you were covered up with tax forms and e-file acknowledgements, you may have missed an interesting read or two...…
IRS Form 1040 Turns 100
Among the notable birthdays that occurred over this tax season is the IRS Form 1040, introduced in 1913 following the ratification of the 16th Amendment. That amendment gave the government the power to...…
Tax Preparer Legislation Filed
Richmond’s Taxpayer Protection and Preparer Fraud Prevention Act of 2013 would give the Internal Revenue Service more oversight to certify paid tax preparers and ensure they are “competent, of good character and able to render services.” The legislation also would allow the IRS to...…
This Year's Dirty Dozen Tax Scams
Every year, the IRS releases its “Dirty Dozen” list of fraudulent tax practices that refund filers should be aware of. While these offenses occur year-round, the IRS stated they tend to happen more frequently and in greater numbers during filing season...…
Whistleblower
The Internal Revenue Service has rejected a reward claim made by a whistleblower, former banker Joseph Insinga, who had sued the agency in a closely watched case. According to Reuters, the IRS told Insinga on April 15 that he was not entitled to a reward...…
Three Extension for Bostonians
The Internal Revenue Service today announced a three-month tax filing and payment extension to Boston area taxpayers and others affected by the April 15 explosions.…
IRS2Go Now Available in Spanish
The Internal Revenue Service has announced the release of IRS2Go 3.0, an update to its smartphone application that offers practical tax tools and information for the first time in either Spanish or English.…
IRS Following You on Facebook?
This tax filing season the Internal Revenue Service may be monitoring social media for any clues of tax cheats.…
