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IRS News
News updates from the US government tax collection agency the International Revenue Service. Federal government tax information and directives on American taxpayer regulations.
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IRS Offers One-Time Special Filing Relief Program for Small Charities; Oct. 15 Due Date to Preserve Tax-Exempt Status
IR-2010-87, July 26, 2010 — Small nonprofit organizations at risk of losing their tax-exempt status because they failed to file required returns for 2007, 2008 and 2009 can preserve their status by filing returns by Oct. 15, 2010.
IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman's Remarks from the 990 Filing Extension Conference Call on July 26, 2010
July 26, 2010 — Read the Commissioner's remarks about the IRS offering a two-part program to bring small tax-exempt organizations back into compliance so they can preserve their exempt status.
IRS Releases Proposed Regulations Related to Fees for Preparer Tax Identification Numbers
IR-2010-86, July 22, 2010 — The IRS released proposed regulations that would establish a fee for individuals who apply for a preparer tax identification number (PTIN).
IRS Announces Opening Times, Addresses for July 17 Special Assistance Day for Gulf Oil Spill Victims
IR-2010-85, July 14, 2010 –– Taxpayer Assistance Centers in seven cities will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Central Time on Saturday.
IRS Opens Dedicated Phone Line for Gulf Oil Spill Victims
IR-2010-84, July 9, 2010 –– Gulf spill victims can contact the IRS at 866-562-5227 weekdays from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. local time.
National Taxpayer Advocate Submits Mid-Year Report to Congress; Identifies Priority Challenges and Issues for Upcoming Year
IR-2010-83, July 7, 2010 — National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson released a report to Congress that identifies the priority issues the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) will address during the coming fiscal year.
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Tax Season 2010
News releases, fact sheets, YouTube and more.
Return Preparer Compliance and Enforcement: Information Center
The IRS has undertaken several intiatives to reach tax return preparers with education and enforcement.
FY 2009 Enforcement Results
The IRS FY 2009 Enforcement and Service Results detail the agency's audit, collection and taxpayer service efforts.
Tax Benefits for Education: Information Center
There is a variety of tax breaks available to assist with the expense of higher education.
Tax Relief in Disaster Situations
Find information on the most recent tax relief provisions for taxpayers affected by disaster situations.
The “What Ifs” of an Economic Downturn
Here are some “What if” scenarios and the possible tax impact.
Compliance & Enforcement News
A collection of recent news releases, statements and other items related to IRS compliance and enforcement efforts.
Voluntary Disclosure
Taxpayers with unreported income relating to offshore transactions who wish to voluntarily disclose the information to the IRS can find information on the process
Commissioner's Comments, Statements and Remarks
Various topics including tax administration, the IRS budget and tax shelters.
2010 Filing Season Statistics
2010 filing season statistics showing cumulative and comparative totals through the weeks ending 03/27/09 through April 30, 2010.
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