IRS Newswire
The rules and regulations for taxes are always changing. Stay up-to-date on the latest tax news, tax law changes, and updates from the IRS:
2008 News Releases
- IRS Seeks to Return $266 Million in Undeliverable Refunds And Economic Stimulus Payments to Taxpayers
- IRS Announces Pension Plan Limitations for 2009
- 2009 Inflation Adjustments Widen Tax Brackets and Expand Tax Benefits
- Hurricane Grant Guidelines Now Available
- October 15 Deadline Nears; Don’t Let Stimulus Payment Pass You by
- Tax Credit to Aid First-Time Homebuyers; Must Be Repaid Over 15 Years
- IRS Gives Taxpayers in Area Threatened by Ike Until Sept. 22...
- People Can Avoid Common Errors that Delay Stimulus Payments
- Hurricane Gustav Victims Qualify for IRS Disaster Relief
- IRS Revises Voluntary Correction Program for Retirement Plans
- IRS Sending Stimulus Payment Information to Retirees, Veterans
- Victims of Floods, Storms and Tornadoes In Six States Now Have Until Aug. 29 to File Certain Returns
- Scammers Use e-Mail, Fax to Pose as IRS
- Filing Extensions Changing for Some Business Taxpayers Later this Year
- IRS Increases Mileage Rates through Dec. 31, 2008
- IRS Has Answers to Questions People Are Asking...
- Relief for Stimulus Payments Withdrawn from IRAs and Tax-Favored Accounts
- Economic Stimulus Payments on the Way...
- IRS Has Answers to Questions People Are Asking About Economic Stimulus Payments
- Retirees, Disabled Vets Still Can File for 2008 Stimulus Payments
- Taxpayers Can Check Their Refund Status with "Where’s My Refund?"
- IRS Urges Taxpayers To e-file Extension Requests by April 15 Filing Deadline
- Tips for Tax Filers on Economic Stimulus Payments
- IRS Offering Additional Part-Year Grants for Low Income Taxpayer Clinics in 12 States
- Combat Pay Can Count Toward Economic Stimulus Payment Eligibility
- IRS Has $1.2 Billion for People Who Have Not Filed a 2004 Tax Return
- IRS Announces Economic Stimulus Payment Schedules, Provides Online Payment Calculator
- Phishing Scams, Frivolous Arguments Top the 2008 "Dirty Dozen" Tax Scams
- Special Economic Stimulus Payment Packages Go to Social Security, Veterans Recipients
- IRS Free File Now Available for Nonfilers Who Must File a Return to Receive Economic Stimulus Payment
- Special Economic Stimulus Letters Reach Mailboxes in March
- More Information on Stimulus Payments Posted to IRS.gov...
- IRS Successfully Processing Tax Forms Affected by AMT Legislation
- IRS Will Send Stimulus Payments Automatically Starting in May; Eligible Taxpayers Must File a 2007 Tax Return to Receive Rebate
- Mortgage Workouts, Now Tax-Free for Many Homeowners; Claim Relief on Newly-Revised IRS Form
- Tax Returns from Seven States Go to Different Centers
- IRS Names Four New Frivolous Claims to Avoid
2007 News Releases
- Filing Season Opens on Time Except for Certain Taxpayers Potentially Affected by AMT Patch
- IRS Works to Quickly, Accurately Implement AMT Patch
- IRS Announces 2008 Standard Mileage Rates; Rate for Business Miles Set at 50.5 Cents per Mile.
- IRS Has $110 Million in Refund Checks Looking for a Home.
- Plan Now to Get Full Benefit of Saver’s Credit; Tax Break Helps Low- and Moderate-Income Workers Save for Retirement.
- IRS Warns of E-mail Scam Soliciting Donations to California Wildfire Victims.
- IRS Grants Tax Relief for Southern California Wildfire Victims.
- Poker Tournament Winnings Must be Reported to the IRS
- 2008 Inflation Adjustments Widen Tax Brackets, Raise IRA/401(k) Limits and Expand Tax Benefits
- Special Web Section Unveiled for Homeowners Who Lose Homes; Foreclosure Tax Relief Available to Many
- Back-to-School Tax Breaks Help Teachers Pay Classroom Costs; Aid Parents, Students With College Tuition
- IRS Warns of New e-Mail Scam Offering Cash for Participation in "Member Satisfaction Survey"
- Nissan Hybrid Still Qualifies for Tax Credit
- Phone Customers Can Still Request Excise Tax Refund, IRS Says
- New Rule Will Not Affect Teacher Salaries in Upcoming School Year
- New Electronic PIN Signature Requirement Begins in 2008
- IRS Encourages Taxpayers to Safeguard Tax, Financial Records In Preparation for Hurricane Season
- IRS Offers Last-Minute Tips for Taxpayers
- April 17 Tax Deadline Rapidly Approaching
- Many Cell Phone Customers May Be Overlooking Telephone Tax Refund
- IRS Has $2.2 Billion for People Who Have Not Filed a 2003 Tax Return
- Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Members Selected
- New State Sales Tax Calculator Debuts on IRS.gov
- IRS.gov Offers Online Alternative Minimum Tax Assistance
- Redesigned Form 940 Has Many Improvements for Tax Year 2006
- Some Telephone Tax Refund Requests May Be Too High; IRS Will Deny Improper Requests
- Taxpayers Have Until April 17 to File and Pay
- IRS, Telemundo Host Tax Information Program for Spanish-Speaking Taxpayers
- New Internet-Based Workshop Helps Tax Exempt Organizations Remain in Compliance
- IRS Selects New Members for Information Reporting Program Advisory Committee
- IRS E-File Opens for 2007 Filing Season
- First Bilateral Advance Pricing Agreement Concluded Between the United States and the Peoples Republic of China
- 2007 Nissan Altima Certified as Qualified Hybrid Vehicle
- IRS, Treasury Issue Guidance on New Distribution Provisions of the Pension Protection Act
- IRS Chief Counsel Revitalizes Professor-in-Residence Program
- IRS, Hollywood Foreign Press Association Reach Agreement On Gift Baskets
- National Taxpayer Advocate Releases 2006 Report to Congress: Stresses Need for Action on AMT and Tax Gap; Focuses on IRS Collection and Transparency
- IRS Plans Feb. 3 Start Date for Processing Extender Claims
- Modernized e-File Available for Partnership Returns
- 2007 Filing Season Kicks Off with New Features, Extended Tax Breaks; Tax Forms in Mail This Week
2006 News Releases
- IRS Announces Installment Agreement User Fee Increases for Some Taxpayer
- IRS Works to Help Taxpayers During Filing Season
- No Change in Interest Rates for the First Quarter of 2007
- Recent Tax Law Changes May Affect People Giving to Charity
- Additional Ford Hybrid Vehicles Certified for Tax Credit
- Seven Honda Vehicles Certified for New Energy Tax Credit
- Taxpayers Can Request an Automatic Six-Month Tax Filing Extension
- IRS Establishes e-Mail Box for Taxpayers to Report Phony e-Mails
- Patriot's Day Gives Some Taxpayers an Extra Day to File and Pay Taxes
- Treasury and IRS Provide Guidance for Energy Credits for Homeowners
- IRS Has $2 Billion for People Who Have Not Filed a 2002 Tax Return
- Hurricane Victims Have More Time to Claim Losses on Prior Year Returns
- IRS Announces 'Dirty Dozen' Tax Scams for 2006
- New Publication Explains Tax Law Changes Related to Recent Hurricanes
- Certain Tax Returns Go to Different Centers than Last Year
- Tax Law Changes Delay e-file for a Small Number of 2005 Forms
- IRS and Treasury Provide Guidance to Hybrid Manufacturers

