Tax

With droughts impacting almost all 50 states, the IRS is giving more relief.

The firm said its risk controls were inadequate and its board didn't challenge leadership enough, following a months-long independent inquiry into malpractice.

Property-tax map; zero due meaning; partners' pay differences; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

Taxpayers who receive CP2000 notices can now get help from bots for basic questions, rather than having to wait for a rep.

From more agents to the deployment of AI, the service is directing resources where the money is.

A recent report said the service needs to improve its reviews of suspicious cyber activity and strengthen separation of duties.

As inflation continues to rise, the service is increasing some, but not all, of the special per diem rates for expenses while traveling.

The first half of 2023 saw a flurry of state and local changes, with governments relying more on indirect taxes as borrowing becomes more expensive and the cost of providing programs increases.  

The IRS says taxpayers in Maine and Massachusetts who were hit by the hurricane now have until Feb. 15 to file and pay some taxes.

The would-be Republican candidate is proposed eliminating the state and local tax deduction entirely, among other things.