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The Internal Revenue Service recently suspended a half dozen of its modernization programs, including two deemed essential to its plans for replacing its aging systems.

The service is cautioning taxpayers in states like California that offered special tax refunds or payments to wait to file until it's clear whether the money is taxable or not.

The IRS's TACs will be open some weekends over the next four months.

The new SITCA would replace previous industry and agency agreements.

The Internal Revenue Service audits Black taxpayers at 2.9 to 4.7 times the rate of non-Black taxpayers, according to a new study.

The IRS has compiled a list of mistakes they often see on tax returns.

EITC education; onboarding is key; expats on the rise; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

The former president papered the IRS with a deluge of Freedom of Information Act requests in search of a behind-the scenes look at its deliberations.

Some benefits actually expired and don't apply this year, and average tax refunds will probably be down as a result.

The service unveiled a long-awaited online portal where businesses will be able to file their 1099 information returns for free.

The licensing debate; IRIS AWOL; donating crypto; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

Tax pros who have begun working on their clients' returns are encountering a slight change in wording at the top of Form 1040.

The 2023 season just opened, but you should still plan now for next year.

The Biden administration is privately warning about Republican efforts to cut the Internal Revenue Service's budget.

A chief counsel memo says taxpayers who want to claim tax deductions for donating cryptocurrency need to first receive a "qualified appraisal" if the amount exceeds $5,000.

The Internal Revenue Service pledged to improve taxpayer service this year.

CohnReznick adds 19 to partnership; the IRS appoints nine new members to Advisory Council; and more accounting news.

The IRS is postponing payment and filing deadlines for affected taxpayers.

The accountant sold partnerships in deals known as syndicated conservation easements, which the IRS says are often fraudulent tax shelters.

The service is increasingly relying on information provided by financial institutions to uncover tax-related crimes such as money laundering and drug trafficking.