NTA Blog: The IRS and Private Collection Agencies: Four Contracts Lapsed and Three New Ones Are in Place: What Does That Mean for Taxpayers?

October 13, 2021 NTA Blog: The IRS and Private Collection Agencies: Four Contracts Lapsed and Three New Ones Are in Place: What Does That Mean for Taxpayers?   Background on IRS’s Private Collection Agencies In December 2015, Congress required the … Read More

TAS Tax Tip: I got a notice or letter from the IRS – now what do I do?

Extension of Time to File Most taxpayers who requested an extension of time to file for their 2020 federal income tax return will have until Friday, October 15, 2021, to file. Although October 15 is the last day for most … Read More

NTA Blog: Decoding IRS Transcripts and the New Transcript Format: Part II

<!– Español –> Many individuals may not know they can request, receive, and review their tax records via a tax transcript from the IRS at no charge. Part I explained how transcripts are often used to validate income and tax … Read More

NTA Blog: Decoding IRS Transcripts and the New Transcript Format: Part I

<!– Español –> Decoding IRS Transcripts and the New Transcript Format: Part I Many individuals may not know they can request, receive, and review their tax records via a tax transcript from the IRS at no charge. Transcripts are often … Read More

Blog de la NTA: ¿Ha presentado recientemente una petición ante el Tribunal Tributario de los Estados Unidos?

Blog de la NTA: ¿Ha presentado recientemente una petición ante el Tribunal Tributario de los Estados Unidos? English El Tribunal Tributario de los Estados Unidos es un tribunal federal que el Congreso estableció para proporcionar un foro judicial donde los … Read More

TAS Tax Tip: Important Reminders for October 15th Extension Filers

Extension of Time to File Most taxpayers who requested an extension of time to file for their 2020 federal income tax return will have until Friday, October 15, 2021, to file. Although October 15 is the last day for most … Read More

TAS Tax Tip: IRS statement on Advance Child Tax Credit Payment updates

September Advance Child Tax Credit Payments The IRS issued a formal statement on September 24, which anyone missing their September payment should read. The IRS’s statement reads: During the week of September 13-17, the IRS successfully delivered a third monthly … Read More

TAS Pre-Filing Season Montana

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TAS Tax Tip: Take certain corrective actions by October 4, to affect future Advance Child Tax Credit Payments

If you are receiving monthly advance payments of the Child Tax Credit, you can make certain changes in the Child Tax Credit Update Portal by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on October 4 to affect the next scheduled payment on October … Read More

NTA Blog: Bumps in the Road Sequel: Update on the Filing Season Challenges: Part II

NTA Blog: Bumps in the Road Sequel: Update on the Filing Season Challenges: Part II Even though the 2021 filing season officially ended on May 17, 2021, as discussed in Part I, the IRS has reduced its tax year (TY) … Read More