June 22, 2023 – -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 … Read More
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National Taxpayer Advocate issues mid-year report to Congress; highlights filing season challenges and focuses on strategic priorities
National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins released her statutorily mandated mid-year report to Congress. The report says the tax-return filing season generally ran smoothly this year, urges the IRS to prioritize a broad array of technology upgrades, and sets forth … Read More
Press Release: National Taxpayer Advocate issues mid-year report to Congress; highlights filing season challenges and focuses on strategic priorities
The post Press Release: National Taxpayer Advocate issues mid-year report to Congress; highlights filing season challenges and focuses on strategic priorities appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service. Source: taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov
NTA Blog: Tax Court Moves Toward Greater Transparency With Expanded Online Access But Could Do More
June 13, 2023 – The post NTA Blog: Tax Court Moves Toward Greater Transparency With Expanded Online Access But Could Do More appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service. Source: taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov
TAS Tax Tip: Use Caution When Using Tax Advice or Tax Return Preparers Found on Social Media
May 31, 2023 – Reducing your tax liability may be tempting; however, many social media schemes are illegal and can lead to serious consequences. TAS Tax Tip: Use Caution When Using Tax Advice or Tax Preparers Found on Social Media … Read More
Tax Pros: Join National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins at the 2023 IRS Nationwide Tax Forum
May 31, 2023 – Earn CPE credits, and join us in-person at this year’s Tax Forum. Join National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins at the 2023 IRS Nationwide Tax Forum TAS TAX Pros: Join National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins … Read More
TAS Tax Tip: Secure Access to Your IRS Account Is Now Available Using ID.me
June 02, 2023 – You must have an account with ID.me to access your IRS online account. The IRS now requires users to have an account with ID.me to access their online account. ID.me is a service created, maintained, and … Read More
NTA Blog: Refund Statutes and the Lookback Rule Make Taxpayer and Tax Professionals’ Eyes Glaze Over
May 4, 2023 – As I recently stated in my February 27, 2023, blog (NTA Blog: Lookback Rule: The IRS Fixes the Refund Trap for the Unwary), the IRS issued Notice 2023-21 providing taxpayers a longer lookback period when determining … Read More
NTA Blog: Foreign Information Penalties: Part Three: Keeping a Watchful Eye on the FBAR Guard Dog
May 1, 2023 -This is part 3 of my blog series addressing international reporting requirements. Part 1 addressed the U.S. Tax Court’s decision in Farhy v. Commissioner and the need to make Chapter 61 international information return penalties subject to … Read More