Taxpayer service suffers in IRS ‘work from home’ era
In 2024, it took the IRS an average of 676 days to resolve an identity theft case, five times longer than the 129 days it ...
Tax season: How to avoid scams and how the IRS is making filing easier with new tools
The tax filing season kicked off on Jan 27, with the Internal Revenue Service accepting returns. Taxpayers could face ...
Ways to protect yourself from tax return identity theft
Hundreds of thousands of Americans become victims of tax-related identity theft each year. Here’s how to fight back.
IRS workers involved in 2025 tax season can't take ‘buyout' offer until May
IRS employees involved in the 2025 tax season will not be allowed to accept a buyout offer from the Trump administration ...
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Consumer tip: Watch out for scams during tax season
Tax season is an especially dangerous time for scams. Many consumers are eagerly awaiting refunds or worried about penalties, ...
Tax tip: Don't file until you get all necessary documents
Tax filing season is officially underway and taxpayers should be on the lookout for W-2 and 1099 forms, among other tax-related documents to ensure they have them before filing.
The Taxpayer Assistance And Service Act: IRS Efficiency And Taxpayer Rights
The TAS Act aims to modernize the IRS, has bipartisan support and open for public comment until March 31, 2025.
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Federal workforce cuts would curb IRS modernization, former National Taxpayer Advocate says
House Oversight Democrats raised concerns about the future of modernization at the agency and DOGE access to Treasury ...
Tax season is here. How to avoid scams and how the IRS is making filing easier
The tax filing season kicked off on Jan 27, with the Internal Revenue Service accepting returns. Taxpayers could face ...
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Tax season is here. How to avoid scams and how the IRS is making filing easier
However, the Taxpayer Advocate Service, a watchdog group within the IRS, also warns of various problems that might cause confusion, delay refunds and trigger other challenges. In a recent report ...