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Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Grant Recipients Announced
Posted February 17, 2012 by IRS News Releases
IR-2012-25, Feb. 17, 2012 — The Internal Revenue Service has awarded over $9 million in matching grants to Low Income Taxpayer Clinics for the 2012 grant cycle.
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IRS Releases the Dirty Dozen Tax Scams for 2012
Posted February 16, 2012 by IRS News Releases
IR-2012-23, Feb. 16, 2012 –– The Internal Revenue Service today issued its annual “Dirty Dozen” ranking of tax scams, reminding taxpayers to use caution during tax season to protect themselves against a wide range of schemes ranging from identi…
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Updated Rules Issued for IRS Communications with Appeals Office
Posted February 15, 2012 by IRS News Releases
IR-2012-22, Feb. 15, 2012 — The Internal Revenue Service updated rules on permissible communications between the Office of Appeals and other parts of the IRS.
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IRS and Treasury to Hold Town Hall and Consultation Listening Meetings on Possible Approaches to Governmental Plan Guidance
Posted February 13, 2012 by IRS News Releases
IR-2012-20, Feb. 13, 2012 — Town hall and consultation listening meetings will be held across the country to discuss proposed guidance on possible standards for determining if a retirement plan is a governmental plan under section 414(d) of the Int…
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IRS Issues Rules for Providing K-1s Electronically
Posted February 13, 2012 by IRS News Releases
IR-2012-21, Feb. 13, 2012 — Partnerships may now provide K-1s to partners electronically.
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IRS Extends Comment Period for Guidance on Indian Tribal Government Programs
Posted February 13, 2012 by IRS News Releases
IR-2012-19, Feb. 13, 2012 — Commenters now have until March 14 to submit to the IRS their written comments regarding the application of the general welfare exclusion to Indian tribal government programs.
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IRS Reminds Preparers and Providers of New Continuing Education Requirements
Posted February 10, 2012 by IRS News Releases
IR-2012-18, Feb. 10, 2012 — Completion of the education requirement, which must be taken from IRS-approved providers, is a condition for the annual renewal of the PTIN, which is required to prepare federal tax returns.
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IRS Releases Guidance on How to Claim Expanded Veterans Tax Credit; Certification Requirements Streamlined
Posted February 9, 2012 by IRS News Releases
IR-2012-17, Feb. 9, 2012 — New forms and guidance available on claiming the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, expanded for hiring veterans.
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New IRS Online Tool Helps Low- and Moderate-Income Taxpayers Find Locations for Help
Posted February 8, 2012 by IRS News Releases
IR-2012-14, Feb. 6, 2012 — A new online tool to help people easily find a location for volunteer tax preparation assistance is announced .
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IRS Unveils New Version of Smartphone App; IRS2Go 2.0 Offers Videos, Tax Help
Posted February 8, 2012 by IRS News Releases
IR-2012-16, Feb. 8, 2012 — IRS2Go 2.0, an expanded version of the IRS smartphone app, provides taxpayers easier access to practical tools and information.