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IRS Provides Special Relief to Encourage Leave-Based Donation Programs for Victims of Hurricane Harvey

Last updated on Tuesday, September 5, 2017

WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service today announced special relief designed to support leave-based donation programs to aid victims of Hurricane Harvey. Under these programs, employees may forgo their vacation, sick or personal leave in exchange for cash payments the employer makes, before Jan. 1, 2019, to charitable organizations providing relief for the victims of […]

Beware of Fake Charity Scams Relating to Hurricane Harvey

Last updated on Wednesday, August 30, 2017

WASHINGTON ― The Internal Revenue Service today issued a warning about possible fake charity scams emerging due to Hurricane Harvey and encouraged taxpayers to seek out recognized charitable groups for their donations. While there has been an enormous wave of support across the country for the victims of Hurricane Harvey, people should be aware of […]

Members of the Armed Forces Get Special Tax Benefits

Last updated on Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Members of the military may qualify for tax breaks and benefits. Special rules could lower the tax they owe or give them more time to file and pay taxes. In addition, some types of military pay are tax-free. Here are some tips to find out who qualifies: Combat Pay Exclusion. If someone serves in a […]

IRS Provides Tips on Determining If It’s Really The IRS At Your Door

Last updated on Thursday, April 20, 2017

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service has created a special new page on IRS.gov to help taxpayers determine if a person visiting their home or place of business claiming to be from the IRS is legitimate or an imposter. With continuing phone scams and in-person scams taking place across the country, the IRS reminds taxpayers […]

IRS Alerts Taxpayers with Limited English Proficiency of Ongoing Phone Scams; Urges Caution Before Paying Unexpected Tax Bills

Last updated on Tuesday, April 11, 2017

The Internal Revenue Service today warned taxpayers with limited English proficiency of phone scams and email phishing schemes that continue to occur across the country. Con artists often approach victims in their native language, threaten them with deportation, police arrest and license revocation, among other things. “These scammers continue to adapt and evolve, and the […]

Top IRS Tips to Know about the Home Office Deduction

Last updated on Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Taxpayers who use their home for business may be able to deduct expenses for the business use of it. Qualified persons can claim the deduction whether they rent or own their home. Use the simplified method or the regular method to claim a deduction. Here are six tips to keep in mind about the home […]

Private Collection of Some Overdue Federal Taxes Starts in April; Those Affected Will Hear First From IRS; IRS Will Still Handle Most Tax Debts

Last updated on Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Taxpayers: Watch Out for Scam Calls WASHINGTON – Starting this month, the Internal Revenue Service will begin sending letters to a relatively small group of taxpayers whose overdue federal tax accounts are being assigned to one of four private-sector collection agencies. The new program, authorized under a federal law enacted by Congress in December […]

Check Out Tax Benefits for Higher Education

Last updated on Thursday, March 16, 2017

Higher education costs paid in 2016 can mean tax savings when taxpayers file their tax returns. If taxpayers, their spouses or their dependents took post-high school coursework last year, they may be eligible for a tax credit or deduction. Here are some facts from the IRS about tax benefits for higher education. For 2016, there […]

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