IRS Tax Watch
IRS Will Close to Public for Five Days under Furlough Plan
The Internal Revenue Service will close all of its public operations on five days from now through August because of employee furloughs, IRS Acting Commissioner Steven T. Miller told employees in a memo Friday. Read more »
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IRS Warns of Delays with Child Tax Credit Claims
February 12, 2013The Internal Revenue Service is cautioning tax preparers about delays in processing tax returns... Read more »
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The IRS Goes Easy on a Noncompliant Taxpayer
February 11, 2013A recent Tax Court case involving listed transactions is important for what did not happen: the... Read more »
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After Ruling, Preparers Debate Continuing Ed
February 9, 2013The future of the RTRP designation may be in doubt, but many preparers still seem to see urgent... Read more »
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Two Major Tax Forms Ready for Filing Soon
February 8, 2013The Internal Revenue Service announced that it would begin accepting tax forms covering... Read more »
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Man Accuses IRS Agent of Sexually Harassing Him
February 7, 2013An Oregon man has filed suit against a female Internal Revenue Service agent whom he accused of... Read more »
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IRS Conducts Nationwide Sweep to Crack Down on Identity Theft and Tax Refund Fraud
February 7, 2013The Internal Revenue Service has stepped up its efforts this tax season to combat identity... Read more »
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IRS Extends Deadline for Including Mandatory Language in Taxpayer Disclosure Consent Forms
February 7, 2013The Internal Revenue Service has extended the deadline for including mandatory language in... Read more »
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IRS Makes Progress on Recruiting New Employees
February 6, 2013The Internal Revenue Service is making progress in the management of its employees but faces... Read more »
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IRS Warns Taxpayers to Choose Tax Preparers Wisely
February 5, 2013The Internal Revenue Service is telling taxpayers to check the qualifications of tax preparers... Read more »
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IRS Reminds Tax Preparers to Be Vigilant on EITC Claims
February 4, 2013The Internal Revenue Service is reminding tax preparers to include complete Earned Income Tax... Read more »
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PTIN Site Re-Opens
February 4, 2013The IRS has re-opened its PTIN management and registration site. Read more »
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Sandy Tax Deadlines Extended
February 1, 2013The IRS is offering additional tax relief to individuals and businesses affected by Hurricane Sandy. Read more »
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IRS Will Start Accepting Some Business and Nonprofit Tax Returns Monday
February 1, 2013The Internal Revenue Service plans to begin accepting corporate, partnership and tax-exempt... Read more »
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Tax Refunds Likely to be Delayed as IRS Seeks to Stop Identity Theft
February 1, 2013Some taxpayers seeking a quick refund may have to wait longer than usual this year as the... Read more »
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The Art of the Tax Cartoon
April 9, 2013
A selection of tax cartoons from Philly tax firm Drucker & Scaccetti's 'Finding Humor in Taxes' exhibit
Tax Quiz: Bonus Round
April 5, 2013
One last chance to test your tax knowledge with these final questions from the experts at the National Association of Tax Professionals.
Tax Quiz: Round One
March 11, 2013
Test your tax knowledge with these questions from the experts at the National Association of Tax Professionals.
Strangest Tax Laws
March 5, 2013
State lawmakers can certainly think of some strange tax laws. The Tax & Accounting business of Thomson Reuters recently produced its annual list of "quirky" sales and use tax laws from the past year.
Most Ridiculous Tax Deductions
February 20, 2013
The Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants recently surveyed its CPA members about the most creative tax deductions proposed by their clients. Here are some of the most memorable responses from the MNCPA's annual list of strange and unacceptable tax deductions for 2012.
Tax Stats: February 2013
February 9, 2013
Our monthly collection of statistics from the world of tax, from Beyond415
