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Today marks busiest phone day of the year; check IRS.gov for answers to tax questions

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service alerted taxpayers that today, the day after Presidents Day, marks the busiest period for calls to its toll-free

Avoid the rush: Get a tax transcript online

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers who need their prior-year tax records to either complete their 2018 tax return or to

Presidents Day brings a surge of activity – avoid the rush

Every year, the IRS expects a surge of taxpayers to submit their tax returns during the Presidents Day weekend. It’s a good time to

Avoid the rush: Be prepared to validate identity if contacting the IRS

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers and tax professionals that they will be asked to verify their identities if they call

Videos help taxpayers learn more about tax reform

The IRS has several videos that can help individual and business taxpayers learn more about the tax reform legislation. The IRS posts these videos

Avoid the rush: Pay taxes owed online or set up a payment plan

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers who may unexpectedly owe additional tax that there are many online options for payment as

IRS provides various payment options for taxpayers who owe but can’t pay in full

WASHINGTON ― As the 2019 tax filing season gets into full swing, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers who owe of the many easy

Avoid the rush: Fastest way to check tax refund is ‘Where’s My Refund?’ tool at IRS.gov

WASHINGTON — Offering time-saving alternatives to a telephone call, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers they can get fast answers to their refund questions

National Taxpayer Advocate delivers annual report to Congress: Addresses impact of shutdown; urges more funding for IT modernization

WASHINGTON — National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson today released her 2018 Annual Report to Congress, describing challenges the IRS is facing as a

IRS: Avoid the rush over Presidents Day holiday; online tools, resources can help

WASHINGTON — With a new tax law in effect and a surge of tax returns expected during the Presidents Day weekend, the Internal Revenue

IRS: Don’t be victim to a ‘ghost’ tax return preparer

WASHINGTON – Today, towards the end of the second full week of the 2019 tax filing season, the Internal Revenue Service warned taxpayers to

Ten things for taxpayers to think about when choosing a tax preparer

It’s the time of the year when many taxpayers choose a tax preparer to help file a tax return. These taxpayers should choose their

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