IRS Issues Federal Employees and Retirees Notices About Unresolved Tax Issues

The IRS is sending LT36 notices to current and former federal employees who potentially have an unpaid tax debt or have not filed a tax return. These notices are part of the Federal Employee/Retiree Delinquency Initiative (FERDI). The initiative uses … Read More

How to keep your personal and tax information safe

Here are some tips to follow to keep you and your private information safe in various situations. Staying safe on social media Don’t post or send private or tax related information anywhere on these types of platforms. Even if you … Read More

Responding to IRS Collection Notices

If you receive an IRS collection notice regarding unpaid taxes, make sure you take time to carefully read and respond to it. Your notice will let you know how much you owe, when it is due, and how to pay. You … Read More

The IRS incorrectly recorded me as deceased – what should I do?

If IRS records incorrectly indicate that you or your spouse are deceased, this tax tip has instructions that can help you resolve the issue. If your IRS tax account is locked in error because the IRS’s records incorrectly indicate that … Read More

What to do if you receive an IRS balance due notice for taxes you have already paid

Know your rights and what to do if the IRS sends you a bill after you already paid your taxes. TAS Tax Tip: What to do if you receive an IRS balance due notice for taxes you have already paid. … Read More

Mid-Year Tax Checkup

Summertime is the perfect time for a mid-year tax checkup. A tax checkup will help you avoid being surprised with a potentially large tax bill and may help uncover ways you can save throughout the rest of the year. Summertime … Read More

Get Current on Your Federal Taxes

Part of your Mid-Year Tax Checkup should include seeing whether you have any overdue tax returns and making sure you file them as soon as possible.  If you’re not sure whether you are required to file, you can use the … Read More

Your tax “to-do” list: important tax dates

The Taxpayer Advocate Service shares information on important tax deadlines for individuals and businesses. Looking for your tax “to-do list” for 2024? When dealing with IRS, there are important tax deadlines throughout the year. Here are a few key dates … Read More

Why do I owe a penalty and interest and what can I do about it?

Do you owe a penalty? Here’s why and what you may be able to do about it. There are many reasons why the IRS may charge penalties on your tax account. The IRS is legally required, under IRC § 6601(a), to … Read More

Filing past due tax returns before the refund statute date expires

The Taxpayer Advocate Service shares steps to help you file a claim for credit or refund before its statute expiration date. File a Claim for Credit or Refund Did you know that in general, you must file a claim for … Read More