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The Internal Revenue Service announced that Mississippi will now receive tax relief in the wake of Hurricane Ida, delaying some filing and payment deadlines for affected taxpayers. The Magnolia State joins a list that currently includes Louisiana, New Jersey, and New York.…
Just as Hurricane Ida wreaked danger and misery to people from Louisiana to the Northeast, the Internal Revenue Service is expanding its tax relief for the storm’s victims.…
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When a major natural disaster strikes, it’s not uncommon for federal officials to pull out all the stops at their disposal to speed the wheels of recovery. That’s what’s happening now in Louisiana, in the wake of Hurricane Ida.…
This summer, the U.S. has been subjected to more than its share of natural disasters. While disaster survivors may look at their tasks mainly as clearing debris and rebuilding structures, there’s another tool in the recovery tool belt that is just as important: actions that rebuild the taxpayer’s financial records.…
The Internal Revenue Service has wasted no time in granting important tax relief to those most impacted by Hurricane Ida. The storm clouds that brought destruction to much of Louisiana and other parts of the Gulf Coast had barely cleared before the relief measures were announced.…
October is just a month away, so it’s time once again for an important announcement by the Internal Revenue Service: The federal fourth quarter interest rates. Despite the seasons changing, it looks…
As more employers utilize the employee retention credit to keep their workers employed—and as the pandemic continues to be a factor in American business—the Internal Revenue Service continues to issue guidance on who qualifies for the credit and how best to apply it.…
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Impersonating the Internal Revenue Service is big business for identity thieves. These phishing scams often combine fear of the agency with urgency (and threats), and those who fall for them can soon find their information or money stolen. That’s why the IRS this week highlighted how they communicate with taxpayers.…
A new feature just added to the IRS’ Child Tax Credit Update Portal allows users receiving the advance credit payments to change their mailing addresses.…
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Long-haul truckers and others who own heavy highway motor vehicles are running out of time to file their federal highway use tax return by August 31.…
