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The Internal Revenue Service could be pursuing further action to reduce tax refund losses associated with business identity theft, according to a new report.

The Internal Revenue Service said Wednesday it will provide a new format for transcripts of individual tax returns that will safeguard taxpayer data by redacting personally identifiable information from Form 1040 series returns.

The Internal Revenue Service has issued a private letter ruling allowing an unnamed employer to make 401(k) contributions on behalf of employees who are repaying their student loans.

The relatively new health plan offers tax benefits accountants should know about.

There’s one area where the traditional pension plan is getting new life — as a tax dodge for wealthy business owners.

This handful of provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are worth immediate attention.

As we enter into the tax planning stage of the year, the focus shifts to helping clients understand the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and optimize their tax positions.

Tuition refunds, expanded uses for 529 funds, and rollovers are highlighted.

The Internal Revenue Service needs to strengthen its taxpayer authentication efforts to combat identity theft, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office.

The Internal Revenue Service is encouraging practitioners to secure their client data.