Latest IRS News

IR-2019-77, April 18, 2019 – The Internal Revenue Service released today a six-year plan to modernize the agency's Information Technology systems and improve a variety of taxpayer services critical to the nation's tax system.

IR-2019-76, April 17, 2019 – The IRS today announced the schedule of this summer's Nationwide Tax Forums, held in five cities across the country.

IR-2019-75, April 17, 2019 –The Internal Revenue Service today issued guidance providing additional details about investment in qualified opportunity zones.

IR-2019-74, April 15, 2019 – As the tax-filing deadline fast approaches, the IRS is reminding taxpayers who have yet to file their tax returns that there are a variety of options to help them.

IR-2019-73, April 12, 2019 – Anyone can request an automatic tax-filing extension, but some people get extra time without asking, according to the IRS.

IR-2019-72, April 12, 2019 – With the April tax-filing deadline just days away, the Internal Revenue Service reminds the 50 million taxpayers who have yet to file their tax returns that there are a variety of options to help them in the final days of tax-filing season.

IR-2019-71, April 11, 2019 – The Internal Revenue Service today announced the results of a national two-week education and enforcement campaign to combat employment tax crimes featuring visits to nearly 100 businesses showing signs of potential serious noncompliance and taking several dozen legal actions against suspected criminals.

IR-2019-70, April 11, 2019 –The Internal Revenue Service issued guidance today that provides a safe harbor allowing professional sports teams to treat certain player and staff-member contracts and draft picks as having a zero value for determining gain or loss to be recognizevd on the trade of a player or staff-member contract or a draft pick.

IR-2019-69, April 10, 2019 – With the tax deadline nearly here, the Internal Revenue Service encourages all taxpayers to join the 80 percent of filers who choose Direct Deposit to get their tax refund faster.

IR-2019-68, April 9, 2019 - The Internal Revenue Service today announced it seeks civic-minded volunteers to serve on the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP). The TAP is a federal advisory committee that listens to taxpayers, identifies major taxpayer concerns and makes recommendations for improving IRS service and customer satisfaction.

IR-2019-67, April 9, 2019 – With just days remaining before the federal tax-filing deadline, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers they have a variety of options to get help preparing and filing their tax returns on IRS.gov.

IR-2019-66, April 8, 2019 – The Internal Revenue Service and the Security Summit partners today announced new results from 2018 that show major progress in the fight against tax-related identity theft and added protection for thousands of taxpayers and billions of dollars.

IR-2019-65, April 8, 2019 – As the April tax-filing deadline nears, many taxpayers may rush to finish their tax returns or find they need extra time to get them done.

IR-2019-64, April 5, 2019 – As the April tax-filing deadline approaches, the Internal Revenue Service understands that taxpayers are anxious to get details about their tax refunds.

IR-2019-63, April 4, 2019 – The Internal Revenue Service today reminded U.S. citizens and resident aliens, including those with dual citizenship, that if they have a foreign bank or financial account, April 15, 2019, is the deadline to file their annual Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).

IR-2019-62, April 3, 2019 – The Internal Revenue Service today reminded self-employed individuals, retirees, investors and others who pay their taxes quarterly that the first estimated tax payment for tax year 2019 is due Monday, April 15, 2019, for most taxpayers.

IR-2019-61, April 2, 2019 – The IRS is offering a free webinar focusing on the importance of filing a return on time, even if the tax due cannot be paid.

IR-2019-60, April 2, 2019 – The IRS today urged taxpayers to file an accurate tax return on time, even if they owe but can't pay in full.

IR-2019-59, March 29, 2019 – The Internal Revenue Service today clarified the tax treatment of state and local tax refunds arising from any year in which the new limit on the state and local tax (SALT) deduction is in effect.

IR-2019-58, March 27, 2019 – As part of its ongoing security review, the Internal Revenue Service announced today that starting May 13 only individuals with tax identification numbers may request an Employer Identification Number (EIN) as the "responsible party" on the application.

IR-2019-57, March 26, 2019 – The IRS announced today that General Motors, LLC has sold more than 200,000 vehicles eligible for the plug-in electric drive motor vehicle credit during the fourth quarter of 2018.

IR-2019-56, March 26, 2019 – The Internal Revenue Service reported that there were more than 585 million visits to IRS.gov by taxpayers finding answers to tax questions, e-filing tax returns and checking on their tax refunds in 2018.

IR-2019-55, March 22, 2019 – The Internal Revenue Service today provided additional expanded penalty relief to taxpayers whose 2018 federal income tax withholding and estimated tax payments fell short of their total tax liability for the year.

IR-2019-54, March 22, 2019 –The Internal Revenue Service today issued proposed regulations on the new information reporting requirements for certain life insurance contracts under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).

IR-2019-52, March 21, 2019 – The Internal Revenue Service will provide a free online, web-based information session in two languages on Thursday, March 28, 2019, to help people understand how to do a 'Paycheck Checkup.'

IR-2019-51, March 20, 2019 – The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged members of the military and their families to learn more about the special tax benefits available to them as the April 15 tax filing season deadline approaches.

IR-2019-50, March 20, 2019 – The IRS today announced the results of a national two-week enforcement and education campaign to combat refund crimes and identity theft that resulted in numerous legal actions against suspected criminals and businesses committing these crimes.

IR-2019-49, March 20, 2019 – The Internal Revenue Service today wrapped up issuing its annual "Dirty Dozen" list of tax scams.

IR-2019-48, March 19, 2019 – The IRS today announced it will accept applications for a partial-year LITC matching grant from qualified organizations.

IR-2019-47, March 19, 2019 – The IRS today warned taxpayers to steer clear of abusive tax avoidance schemes and the unscrupulous individuals who promote them.

IR-2019-46, March 19, 2019 – The IRS reminded taxpayers today that it's not too late to contribute to an IRA and still claim it on a 2018 tax return.

IR-2019-45, March 18, 2019 – The IRS today issued a warning to taxpayers against using frivolous tax arguments to avoid paying taxes.

IR-2019-44, March 15, 2019 – The IRS today warned the public about a new twist on the IRS impersonation phone scam whereby criminals fake calls from the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS), an independent organization within the IRS.

IR-2019-42, March 14, 2019 – The IRS today warned taxpayers to avoid improperly claiming various business tax credits, a common scam used by unscrupulous tax preparers.

IR-2019 -41, March 14, 2019 – The IRS today urged taxpayers to protect the security of their personal, financial and tax information.

IR-2019-40, March 13, 2019 – More people are using the improved IRS Free File option to prepare and electronically file their returns for free, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

IR-2019-39, March 13, 2019 – The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged taxpayers to be alert to scam groups masquerading as charitable organizations.

IR-2019-38, March 13, 2019 – Unclaimed income tax refunds totaling almost $1.4 billion may be waiting for an estimated 1.2 million taxpayers who did not file a 2015 Form 1040 federal income tax return, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

IR-2019-36, March 12, 2019 – The Internal Revenue Service today warned taxpayers to avoid falsely inflating deductions or credits on tax returns as part of its 2019 list of the "Dirty Dozen" tax scams.

IR-2019-35, March 11, 2019 – The IRS today warned taxpayers to avoid schemes involving falsifying income, including the creation of bogus Forms 1099.

IR-2019-34, March 8, 2019 – The IRS wants business owners and the self-employed to know that a publication on IRS.gov has information they can use to learn which recent tax-law changes impact their bottom line.

IR-2019-33, March 8, 2019 – The Internal Revenue Service warned taxpayers today to be alert to unscrupulous tax return preparers boasting of inflated tax refunds, a common scam tactic during filing season.

IR-2019-32, March 7, 2019 – The IRS today included tax return preparer fraud on its "Dirty Dozen" list of common tax scams for 2019 and offered tips to help taxpayers avoid unscrupulous tax preparers.

IR-2019-31, March 7, 2019 – Victims of Sunday's tornadoes and severe storms in Alabama have until July 31, 2019, to file certain individual and business tax returns and make certain tax payments, the IRS announced today.

IR-2019-30, March 6, 2019 – Despite a steep drop in tax-related identity theft in recent years, the Internal Revenue Service today warned taxpayers that the scam remains serious enough to earn a spot on the agency's 2019 "Dirty Dozen" list of tax scams.

IR-2019-29, March 5, 2019 – The IRS today reminded taxpayers that, in most cases, Monday, April 1, 2019, is the date by which persons who turned age 70½ during 2018 must begin receiving payments from Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and workplace retirement plans.

IR-2019-28, March 5, 2019 – As the April filing deadline approaches, the IRS today warned taxpayers to be alert to tax time phone scams where aggressive criminals pose as IRS agents in hopes of stealing money or personal information.

IR-2019-27, March 5, 2019 – The Internal Revenue Service issued proposed regulations under section 250 of the Internal Revenue Code, which offers domestic corporations deductions for foreign-derived intangible income (FDII) and global intangible low-taxed income.

IR-2019-26, March 4, 2019 – Kicking off the annual "Dirty Dozen" list of tax scams, the Internal Revenue Service today warned taxpayers of the ongoing threat of internet phishing scams that lead to tax-related fraud and identity theft.

IR-2019-25, February 28, 2019 – The IRS today reminds taxpayers that the easiest way to check on a tax refund is "Where's My Refund?," an online tool available at IRS.gov and through the IRS2Go app.