House passes bill to enhance child tax credit On January 31st, the House achieved a noteworthy feat by passing a substantial $79 billion tax cut package with widespread, bipartisan support. This package is set to bolster the child tax credit for millions of…

Things to remember when filing 2023 tax returns The Internal Revenue Service today offered a checklist to help taxpayers as they prepare to file their 2023 tax returns during filing season. These six easy tips will help make tax preparation smoother in…

IRS Where's My Refund? Status Message: Identity Verification Process The excitement of anticipating a tax refund can sometimes be tempered by the IRS “Where’s My Refund?” status messages. One such message that taxpayers may encounter is, “To protect you from identity theft, your tax…

IRS Initiates Tax Return Acceptance Today, Marking the Start of the 2024 Tax Filing Season. The Internal Revenue Service successfully opened the 2024 tax season today by accepting and processing federal individual tax returns as the agency continues focusing on expanding options to help…

Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day Jan. 26, 2024 The Internal Revenue Service and partners around the nation today launched the annual Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day outreach campaign to help millions of low-to-moderate income working Americans that…

IRS launches Simple Notice Initiative redesign effort Shorter, clearer letters to reduce taxpayer confusion; about 170 million notices are sent to individual taxpayers annually The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has initiated the Simple Notice Initiative, a…

Unveiling the New Look of IRS Where's My Refund? Tools – A Digital Transformation In an era where digital interfaces play a crucial role in our daily lives, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is gearing up for a digital transformation of its own. Brace yourselves as the IRS introduces a fresh and…

Did Your Tax Return Get Accepted Before the IRS Opening Day in 2024? The 2024 tax season is underway, and a few early taxpayers have already received notifications from both Where’s My Refund? and their tax services. If you’ve already tackled your tax preparation ahead of…

Tax credits and deductions for individuals Tax credits and deductions change the amount of a person’s tax bill or refund. People should understand which credits and deductions they can claim and the records they need to show their eligibility. Tax cre…

The Taxpayer Bill of Rights protects all taxpayers year-round The Taxpayer Bill of Rights is the 10 rights all taxpayers have any time they interact with the IRS. These rights cover a wide range of topics and issues, and they explain what taxpayers can expect if they n…

2024 IRS Tax Refund Direct Deposit Dates 2024 IRS E-File Tax Refund Cycle Charts Explore our comprehensive guide for the 2024 IRS e-file direct deposit dates! Stay informed and streamline your tax season experience with our valuable insights on when you…

IRS Free File Opens Jan. 12, 2024! Most taxpayers can get an early start on their federal tax returns as IRS Free File – an online tax preparation product available at no charge − opens today January 12, 2024, for the 2024 tax filing seaso…

Annual Report to Congress by National Taxpayer Advocate: Spotlight on Paper Processing Delays and Their Impact on Taxpayers National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins today released her 2023 Annual Report to Congress, describing 2023 as a year of “extraordinary transition for the IRS and therefore for taxpayers.” The report cred…

IRS E-File HUB Testing Information for 2024 Every year, the IRS accepts several batches of tax returns to test in a Controlled Launch before they are officially open. Every tax season about a week in advance the IRS routinely runs a Controlled Release…

Where's My Refund? Insight Are you curious about the status of your tax refund? The IRS Where’s My Refund tool is your go-to resource for tracking your refund journey. To simplify the process, here’s a comprehensive guide on the most…

Where's My Amended Refund? Insight Are you curious about the status of your Amended tax refund? The IRS Where’s My Amended Refund? tool is your go-to resource for tracking your refund journey. To simplify the process, here’s a comprehensive guide…

IRS Opening Day Set for the 2024 Tax Season The Internal Revenue Service today announced Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, as the official start date of the nation’s 2024 tax season when the agency will begin accepting and processing 2023 tax returns.  The IRS ex…

IRS PATH ACT Taxpayers who claim the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit may experience a refund hold. According to the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act, the IRS cannot issue these…

2024 Tax Transcript Cycle Code Charts A cycle code is an eight-digit code found on your account transcripts. The cycle code indicates the day your account was posted to the IRS Master File. This date indicates the four digits of the current cycle…

2024 Tax Refund Updates Calendar IRS Where’s My Refund? Updates Calendar for 2024 IRS Where’s My Refund? and Tax Transcript Updates Calendars! Important Tax Transcript and Where’s My Refund update cycle. Tuesday Transcript Updates -…