Earlier today, Senator Mike Crapo, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, and Senator Ron Wyden, the committee’s ranking member, jointly released a discussion draft of a broad and sweeping bill titled the Taxpayer Assistance and Service, or “TAS,” Act. The … Read More
Monthly Archives: January 2025
Identity Theft Awareness and Update on IRS Processing of Identity Theft Victim Assistance Cases
Identity theft is a constant threat that can happen to anyone. As the saying goes: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. With the annual filing season beginning this week, it is a good time to highlight … Read More
Create an Online Account to View your Balances, Make Payments, Get Transcripts, and More.
Find out how you can register for an online IRS services account. The IRS offers an online account application for individual taxpayers. With online account access, you can view: The total amount you owe, including balance details by year; Your … Read More
Choosing the correct filing status for your tax return
Sometimes we see confusion about which filing status people should choose when filing their tax return. Did you know IRS.gov has an online application to help you decide? They do, it’s called What Is My Filing Status? What You’ll Need to Determine Your … Read More
Hobby vs. Business Income
When you look at your income for the year, you may find that you made some money from one of your pastimes. But how do you know if that pursuit is just a hobby, or if it’s turned into an … Read More
Resolving a Tax Bill
TAS Tax Tip: Resolving a tax bill Got a tax bill for your federal tax return? One of the best tools you can use to manage your tax account is an . When you establish your online account, you … Read More
Direct Deposit Refunds and Refund Offsets
Direct Deposit Refunds and Refund Offsets Your tax return may show you’re due a refund from the IRS. You can generally get your refund faster by filing electronically and requesting direct deposit. See our TAS Tax Tip: Tax return filing … Read More
Adjust Your Withholding to Ensure There’s No Surprises on Tax Day
It is a good practice for everyone to do a paycheck check-up every year. Checking your tax withholding amounts can ensure that you aren’t paying too much or too little in federal income tax. Last Updated: May 16, 2022 TAS … Read More
Taxpayer Advocate Service Celebrates 50 Years of the Earned Income Tax Credit
This year’s report focuses on the taxpayer impact of processing delays. Title: National Taxpayer Advocate delivers 2023 Annual Report to Congress National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins today released her 2023 Annual Report to Congress, describing 2023 as a year … Read More