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Notice 2015-09 provides limited relief for taxpayers who have a balance due on their 2014 income tax return as a result of reconciling advance payments of the premium tax credit against the premium…
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WASHINGTON—The Internal Revenue Service today announced the launch of a new, online public directory of tax return preparers. This searchable directory on IRS.gov will help taxpayers find a tax…
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service yesterday warned that taxpayers should watch for improper claims for fuel tax credits, one of the “Dirty Dozen” tax scams for the 2015 filing season.“We will…
[Note: Taxing Subjects normally focuses on issues related to management of tax and accounting services rather than internal procedures of the IRS. However, this item may have a direct bearing on how…
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February 2 Individuals who must make estimated tax payments. If you did not pay your last installment of estimated tax by January 15, you may choose (but are not required) to file your income tax…
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New ACA Quick Reference Guide Now AvailableDrake Software produced an ACA-related quick reference guide to help tax preparers during the 2015 filing season.Adobe Acrobat is recommended when viewing…
TIGTA Reminds Taxpayers to Beware of Calls from IRS Impersonators this Filing SeasonWASHINGTON — As the 2015 tax filing season begins, the Treasury Inspector General for Taxpayer Administration…
In the waning hours before turning control of the Senate Finance Committee to the new Republican leadership, Sen Ron Wyden (D-OR) re-introduced his bill to regulate tax preparers. Co-signing the bill…
Notice 2015-3 provides rules for claimants to make one-time claims for the retroactively extended 2014 biodiesel mixture and alternative fuel excise tax credits. It also provides guidance for…
New ACA Reference Guide Now AvailableDrake Software compiled important ACA-related information to help tax preparers during filing season.Download the 2014 ACA Reference Guide now.Thank you!Drake…
