Latest IRS News

IR-2021-190, September 17, 2021 – The Internal Revenue Service today explained how expanded tax benefits can help both individuals and businesses give to charity before the end of this year.

IR-2021-189, September 16, 2021 – The IRS today reminds taxpayers about the upcoming October 15 due date to file 2020 tax returns.

IR-2021-188, September 15, 2021 – The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department announced today that millions of American families are now receiving their advance Child Tax Credit (CTC) payment for the month of September.

IR-2021-187, September 15, 2021 – The Internal Revenue Service, in response to the continued shortages of undyed diesel fuel caused by Hurricanes Ida and Nicholas, will extend the penalty relief provided in IR-2021-176 when dyed diesel fuel is sold or used on the highway.

IR-2021-186, September 15, 2021 – During National Small Business Week, the Internal Revenue Service reminds business owners that it's critical to correctly determine whether the individuals providing services are employees or independent contractors.

IR-2021-185, September 14, 2021 – The Internal Revenue Service will close its paper return processing center in Fresno, California, permanently at the end of September this year.

IR-2021-184, September 14, 2021 – With many businesses facing a tight job market, the Internal Revenue Service reminds employers to check out a valuable tax credit available to them for hiring long-term unemployment recipients and other groups of workers facing significant barriers to employment.

IR-2021-183, September 13, 2021 – Victims of Hurricane Ida in parts of Pennsylvania now have until Jan. 3, 2022, to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, the Internal Revenue Service announced today.

IR-2021-182, September 13, 2021 – During National Small Business Week, the Internal Revenue Service wants small business owners to know that information and resources to help them understand and meet their tax obligations are available free at IRS.gov.

IR-2021-181, September 10, 2021 – The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers today that the cost of home testing for COVID-19 is an eligible medical expense that can be paid or reimbursed under health flexible spending arrangements (health FSAs), health savings accounts (HSAs), health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs), or Archer medical savings accounts (Archer MSAs).

IR-2021-180, September 9, 2021 – Victims of Hurricane Ida in parts of Mississippi now have until November 1, 2021, to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, the Internal Revenue Service announced today.

IR-2021-179, September 8, 2021 – Victims of Hurricane Ida in parts of New York and New Jersey now have until January 3, 2022, to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, the Internal Revenue Service announced today.

IR-2021-178, September 7, 2021 – The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service today issued Notice 2021-53, which provides guidance to employers about reporting on Form W-2 the amount of qualified sick and family leave wages paid to employees for leave taken in 2021.

IR-2021-177, September 7, 2021 – The Internal Revenue Service reminds people that September 15, 2021, is the deadline for third quarter estimated tax payments.

IR-2021-176, September 1, 2021 – The Internal Revenue Service, in response to shortages of undyed diesel fuel caused by Hurricane Ida, will not impose a penalty when dyed diesel fuel is sold for use or used on the highway for a number of parishes in the state of Louisiana.

IR-2021-175, August 31, 2021 – Victims of Hurricane Ida that began on August 26 now have until January 3, 2022, to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, the Internal Revenue Service announced today.

IR-2021-174, August 30, 2021 – September is National Preparedness Month. With the height of hurricane season fast approaching and the ongoing threat of wildfires in some parts of the country, the Internal Revenue Service reminds everyone to develop an emergency preparedness plan.

IR-2021-173, August 25, 2021 – The Internal Revenue Service today announced that interest rates will remain the same for the calendar quarter beginning October 1, 2021.

IR-2021-172, August 23, 2021 – The Internal Revenue Service announced today the opening of the application period for the 2022 Compliance Assurance Process (CAP) program.

IR-2021-171, August 20, 2021 – The Internal Revenue Service has launched a new feature allowing any family receiving monthly Child Tax Credit payments to quickly and easily update their mailing address using the Child Tax Credit Update Portal, found exclusively on IRS.gov. This feature will help any family that chooses to receive their payment by paper check avoid mailing delays or even having a check returned as undeliverable.

IR-2021-170, August 17, 2021 – With identity thieves continuing to target the tax community, Internal Revenue Service Security Summit partners today urged tax professionals to learn the signs of data theft so they can react quickly to protect clients.

IR-2021-169, August 13, 2021 – The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department announced today that millions of American families are now receiving their advance Child Tax Credit (CTC) payment for the month of August as direct deposits begin posting in bank accounts and checks arrive in mailboxes.

IR-2021-168, August 10, 2021 – The Internal Revenue Service today announced it is providing transition relief to certain employers claiming the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC).

IR-2021-167, August 10, 2021 – The Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) today issued a safe harbor allowing employers to exclude certain items from their gross receipts solely for determining eligibility for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC).

IR-2021-166, August 10, 2021 – In a continuing twist on a common scam, the Internal Revenue Service, state tax agencies and tax industry today warned tax professionals to beware of evolving phishing scams that use various pandemic-related themes to steal client data.

IR-2021-165, August 4, 2021 – The Treasury Department and the IRS today issued further guidance on the employee retention credit, including guidance for employers who pay qualified wages after June 30, 2021, and before January 1, 2022, and additional guidance on miscellaneous issues that apply to the employee retention credit in both 2020 and 2021.

IR-2021-164, August 4, 2021 – The Internal Revenue Service reminds those who have registered, or are required to register, large trucks and buses that it's time to file Tax Year 2021 Form 2290, Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return. The deadline to file and pay is August 31, 2021, for vehicles used on the road during July 2021.

IR-2021-163, August 3, 2021 – IRS Security Summit partners today outlined for tax professionals how they can assist clients who were victims of unemployment compensation fraud schemes that targeted state workforce agencies in 2020 and 2021.

IR-2021-162, July 30, 2021 – The Internal Revenue Service announced today that West Virginia University (WVU) College of Law has been selected for its 2021 Supplemental Application Low Income Taxpayer Clinic matching grant.

IR-2021-161, July 30, 2021 – Calling it a key security issue, the Internal Revenue Service today urged those entities with Employer Identification Numbers (EINs) to update their applications if there has been a change in the responsible party or contact information.

IR-2021-160, July 29, 2021 – The IRS today updated frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the paid sick and family leave tax credits under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP).

IR-2021-159, July 28, 2021 – The Internal Revenue Service reported today that another 1.5 million taxpayers will receive refunds averaging more than $1,600 as it continues to adjust unemployment compensation from previously filed income tax returns.

IR-2021-158, July 27, 2021 – Internal Revenue Service Security Summit partners today called on tax professionals to increase efforts to inform clients about the Identity Protection PIN Opt-In Program that can protect against tax-related identity theft.

IR-2021-157, July 21, 2021 – The Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Department of the Treasury, and the Bureau of the Fiscal Service announced today they have disbursed more than 2.2 million additional Economic Impact Payments under the American Rescue Plan.

IR-2021-156, July 21, 2021 – The Internal Revenue Service and partners in non-profit organizations, churches, community groups and others will host additional events in several cities this weekend to help eligible families register for the monthly Advance Child Tax Credit (AdvCTC) payments.

IR-2021-155, July 20, 2021 – With security incidents on the rise, the Internal Revenue Service, state tax agencies and the tax industry urged tax professionals and taxpayers to use a special feature – multi-factor authentication – available on tax software products to help protect against identity and data theft.

IR-2021-154, July 19, 2021 – The Internal Revenue Service today launched a new feature that will give taxpayers digital control over who can represent them or view their tax records, a groundbreaking step in the agency's expansion of electronic options for taxpayers and tax professionals.

IR-2021-153, July 15, 2021 – The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department announced today that millions of American families have started receiving monthly Child Tax Credit payments as direct deposits begin posting in bank accounts and checks arrive in mailboxes.

IR-2021-152, July 14, 2021 – Continuing an effort to battle tax-related identity theft, the IRS, state tax agencies and the tax industry announced today that the annual campaign to raise awareness among tax professionals about data security will begin next week.

IR-2021-151, July 13, 2021 – The Internal Revenue Service announced today it will issue another round of refunds this week to nearly 4 million taxpayers who overpaid their taxes on unemployment compensation received last year.

IR-2021-150, July 12, 2021 – The IRS has launched a new Spanish-language version of its online tool, Child Tax Credit Eligibility Assistant, designed to help families determine whether they qualify for the Child Tax Credit and the special monthly advance payments of the credit, due to begin on July 15.

IR-2021-149, July 9, 2021 – This Tuesday, July 13, is the last day for tax professionals to register to attend the 2021 IRS Virtual Nationwide Tax Forum and have access to all 30 webinars, including IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig's keynote address on the first day of the forum.

IR-2021-148, July 9, 2021 – The IRS today provided guidance for multiemployer qualified retirement plans that receive special financial assistance from the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) and for participants and beneficiaries in those plans.

IR-2021-147, July 9, 2021 – The IRS website provides millions of visitors with the answers they need to fit their busy summer schedules.

IR-2021-146, July 7, 2021 – The IRS and partners in non-profit organizations, churches, community groups and others will host events in 12 cities this weekend to help people who don't normally file a federal tax return to register for the monthly Advance Child Tax Credit (AdvCTC) payments.

IR-2021-145, July 6, 2021 – The IRS today posted answers to questions that certain transportation companies may have regarding Treasury grants and related taxes.

IR-2021-144, July 1, 2021 – The Internal Revenue Service today concludes the "Dirty Dozen" list of tax scams with a warning to taxpayers to watch out for schemes peddled by tax promoters, including syndicated conservation easements, abusive micro-captive insurance arrangements and other abusive arrangements.

IR-2021-143, June 30, 2021 – The Internal Revenue Service today upgraded a key online tool to enable families to quickly and easily update their bank account information so they can receive their monthly Child Tax Credit payment.

IR-2021-142, June 30, 2021 – The Internal Revenue Service today extended the tax relief provided in Notice 2020-46 for calendar year 2021 for employers whose employees forgo sick, vacation or personal leave because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

IR-2021-141, June 30, 2021 – The Internal Revenue Service today continued its "Dirty Dozen" tax scams with a warning for people to watch out for predators using tax-related schemes ranging from fake charities to scams targeting seniors and immigrants.