RefundtalkThe Internal Revenue Service today advised taxpayers about steps they can take now to ensure smooth processing of their 2017 tax return and avoid a delay in getting their refund next year. This is the first in a series of reminders to help taxpayers get ready for the upcoming tax filing season. Gather Documents The…
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House Budget Committee Proposal to Hold All Tax Refunds until the IRS can Verify Incomes of All EITC Filers
The fiscal year 2018 budget plan the House Budget Committee approved in July calls for a radical change in the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) that could harm millions of low-income working families and cause serious problems for the IRS in processing tax returns. The budget would delay EITC payments indefinitely each year until the…
IRS Making Important Changes to e-Services Platform
The Internal Revenue Service has announced a couple of big changes they have planned for the e-Services system in the coming months. The first is the transfer of the e-Services system to a new platform, completing a multi-year upgrade effort. The changeover is slated for Thursday, September 7. Some products will be unavailable during the…
IRS grants tax extensions to those effected by Hurricane Harvey and Irma
We have received many questions from clients and relationships, discussing casualty loss tax deduction rules. The President approved a disaster declaration for Florida on Sunday, September 10, clearing the way for more support as Hurricane Irma slammed the state with powerful winds and storm surges. Casualty loss deductions for taxpayers are a primary tax benefit…
IRS erroneously paid $152M in refundable tax credits
The Internal Revenue Service didn’t properly implement some provisions of the PATH Act aimed at reducing improper payments for refundable tax credits, instead allowing an estimated $152 million in credits, according to a new report. The report, from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, pointed to provisions in the PATH Act that tried to reduce…
IRS targets summer rollout for e-Services upgrade
The Internal Revenue Service is planning June 18 as the tentative date for moving its e-Services platform to what it promises will be more secure and modern technology. In recent years, the IRS has experienced security breaches from identity thieves targeting several of its online self-service applications, including the Get Transcript app, the Identity Protection…
IRS Temporarily Shuts Down Tool Used To Complete FAFSA
Applying for financial aid just got a little bit harder for families looking to get a bit of help sending someone to college next fall. As of yesterday, the U.S. Department of Education and IRS jointly announced the suspension of a data retrieval tool that, among other things, makes it a lot easier for families…
IRS Investigated 3,400 Cases of Tax ID Theft, Laundering, Cybercrime and Terrorism in 2016
In 2016, the Criminal Investigation (CI) division of the Internal Revenue Service initiated 3,395 cases in the fiscal year 2016 that focused on tax-related identity theft, money laundering, public corruption, cybercrime, and terrorist financing. That’s according to the IRS Criminal Investigation annual report, reflecting the significant accomplishments and criminal enforcement actions taken in the fiscal year 2016.…
Avoid the Rush; Use IRS.gov for Quick Answers to Questions
The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers that the next couple of weeks, especially around Presidents’ Day, marks the busiest time of year for IRS toll-free phone services. Taxpayers can avoid the rush by getting answers to their questions on IRS.gov. The IRS will be issuing an “Avoid the Rush” series of news releases that…
IRS Answers Common Early Tax Season Refund Questions
As millions of people begin filing their tax returns, the Internal Revenue Service reminded taxpayers about some basic tips to keep in mind about their refunds. During the early parts of the tax season, early filers are anxious to get details about their tax refunds. And in some social media, this can lead to misunderstandings…
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