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IRS Reminds Taxpayers About Extension Deadline

Ryan Norton - September 21, 2020
IRS Reminds Taxpayers About Extension Deadline

More than 150 million tax returns have been sent to the Internal Revenue Service, but many taxpayers still need to file for tax year 2019. That’s why the IRS recently reminded taxpayers that the extension deadline is less than a month away.…

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Tax Exempt Organizations Now Required to File Electronically

Bob Williams - December 16, 2019
Tax Exempt Organizations Now Required to File Electronically

The Internal Revenue Service is reminding tax-exempt organizations that recent changes in the law now require them to file information returns and other forms electronically.…

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It’s Time to Get Ready for Taxes

Bob Williams - November 04, 2019
It’s Time to Get Ready for Taxes

In a matter of weeks the 2020 filing season will be underway. To help ensure that taxpayers don’t get caught unprepared, the IRS is recommending everyone to act now to avoid any tax-time surprises and ensure smooth processing of 2019 tax returns.…

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E-file Start Dates for States

admin taxing_subjects - December 27, 2013
E-file Start Dates for States

E-file Start Dates for StatesAs a direct file state, the State of California can start receiving returns sooner than other states that are linked to the federal return.  Pre-Modernized e-file, we…

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2014 Tax Season to Open Jan. 31; e-file and Free File Can Speed Refunds

admin taxing_subjects - December 18, 2013
2014 Tax Season to Open Jan. 31; e-file and Free File Can Speed Refunds

2014 Tax Season to Open Jan. 31; e-file and Free File Can Speed Refunds IR-2013-100, Dec. 18, 2013WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced plans to open the 2014 filing season on Jan.…

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IRS Following You on Facebook?

admin taxing_subjects - April 19, 2013
IRS Following You on Facebook?

This tax filing season the Internal Revenue Service may be monitoring social media for any clues of tax cheats.…

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Oregon Tax Preparers who Preyed on Immigrants are Shut Down...

admin taxing_subjects - April 16, 2013
Oregon Tax Preparers who Preyed on Immigrants are Shut Down...

Since 1973, the Board of Tax Practitioners has protected Oregon consumers by ensuring tax preparers and consultants are competent and ethical in their professional activities. The board licenses about 4,400 tax practitioners in the state.…

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Can the IRS Handle Online Filing Traffic?

admin taxing_subjects - April 11, 2013
Can the IRS Handle Online Filing Traffic?

When taxes fall due on April 15, there is a very real question about how well the Internal Revenue Services – and more to the point, its servers – will be able to handle the traffic.…

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Tax Reform Circulated in US Senate

admin taxing_subjects - April 05, 2013
Tax Reform Circulated in US Senate

A list of proposed tax reform options was circulated to member of the US Senate Finance Committee and lobbyists this week. Most of the proposals contained in the nine-page draft were modest administrative changes, and included:…

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IRS Not Ready to Retire Old e-File System

admin taxing_subjects - December 23, 2012
IRS Not Ready to Retire Old e-File System

The IRS processed more tax returns using the new system during the 2012 filing season, according to a report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA); however...…

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