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President Trump today announced Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Tax Policy David Kautter would succeed Koskinen as acting commissioner—easing uncertainty concerning a gap in leadership at the agency.…
Current IRS Commissioner John Koskinen’s term ends November 13, which means that Deputy Commissioner Kirsten Wielobob will become the acting commissioner if the White House fails to name a successor.…
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It’s the new normal: All of us in the income tax industry have to be aware that somewhere, at any time, there may be someone out in cyberspace who is actively trying to steal the confidential data of our clients and our businesses.…
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The new feature is part of a planned suite of new capabilities the IRS plans to add to their platform as they come online. Taxpayers can already use the site for online payment of their tax due, using their choice of direct pay, pay-by-card, or Online Payment Agreement.…
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Senate Schedules Confirmation Hearing for IRS CommissionerThe Senate Committee on Finance has scheduled a hearing on Tuesday, December 10 to consider the nomination of John Andrew Koskinen to become…
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