September 29, 2023 – As of today, it appears Congress may not approve appropriations legislation to fund parts of the government, including the IRS, by the start of the fiscal year that begins on Sunday, October 1st. As of today, … Read More
Monthly Archives: September 2023
TAS Tax Tip: Waiting on an Employee Retention Credit Refund?
September 28, 2023 – The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) is a complex tax credit for businesses and tax-exempt organizations that kept paying employees during the COVID-19 pandemic when they were shut down due to a government order, had a significant decline in … Read More
NTA Blog: Nationwide Tax Forum FAQs – Part One
September 28, 2023 – The IRS Nationwide Tax Forum was back in-person and in full swing this summer after three years of going virtual during the pandemic. At each of the five tax forums held across the country, I had … Read More
NTA Blog: Collection Part Two: End of the IRS Revenue Officer “Pop-In” Visit
September 11, 2023 – The IRS announced it is ending the practice of unannounced visits from its revenue officers. The policy change is due to the rise in tax scams and taxpayer confusion over verifying an IRS employee’s identity, leading … Read More
TAS Tax Tip: Get an Identity Protection PIN to protect yourself from tax-related identity theft
September 7, 2023 – TAS is pleased to share the news that the IRS has now opened up enrollment in the Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) program to anyone who has a Social Security number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number … Read More
NTA Blog: Collection Part 1 – Do You Have an Outstanding Tax Due? Why Wait?
September 7, 2023 – In a March 2022 blog, I wrote about the IRS suspension of more than a dozen automated collection letters and notices associated with the filing of a tax return or payment of tax. The suspension was … Read More
TAS Tax Tip: Important Reminders for October Extension Filers
September 1, 2023 – Most taxpayers who requested an extension of time to file for their 2022 federal income tax return will have until Monday, October 16, 2023, to file. TAS Tax Tip: Important Reminders for October Extension Filers Extension of Time … Read More