Individual Extension Tax Returns Due Tuesday October 15, 2024

Most taxpayers who requested an extension to file their 2023 tax return must file by Oct. 15

Most taxpayers who requested an extension of time to file their 2023 tax return must file by Tuesday, Oct. 15, to avoid the penalty for filing late. T...

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Taxpayer Advocate Service: A taxpayer’s voice at the IRS

The Taxpayer Advocate Service is an independent organization within the IRS. TAS protects taxpayers' rights by striving to ensure that all taxpayers a...

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Truckers: Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax deadline is Sept. 3

Taxpayers with vehicles in use on a public highway during the month of July must file Form 2290 and pay the appropriate tax between July 1 and Sept. 3...

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Taxpayers urged to talk to a trusted tax professional, not rely on marketers or social media for tax advice

IRS warns taxpayers about misleading claims about non-existent “Self Employment Tax Credit;” promoters, social media peddling inaccurate eligibility s...

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Businesses: The Employer-Provided Childcare Tax Credit is worth up to $150,000

The Employer-Provided Childcare Tax Credit is an incentive for businesses to provide childcare services to their employees.

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Tax benefits for homeowners

Whether someone is a current homeowner or buying a new home this summer owning a home can be expensive. There are tax benefits that can help taxpayers...

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Year-round tax planning pointers for taxpayers

Here are some simple things taxpayers can do throughout the year to make filing season less stressful.

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Businesses and organizations can add more users for IRS Energy Credits Online

The IRS Energy Credits Online tool lets multiple people register as users on behalf of their entity. For continuity of access to the clean energy onli...

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Emergency preparedness plans for businesses should include financial records

When business owners put together an emergency preparedness plan, it should include copies of vital records and financial information.

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What people need to know when starting a business

The IRS knows that understanding and meeting tax obligations is vital to the success of all businesses, especially a new one. IRS.gov has the resource...

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Small businesses: Find tax resources and tools on IRS.gov

The IRS reminds taxpayers that IRS.gov has resources and tools to help small businesses understand and meet their tax responsibilities.

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When a taxpayer should file an amended federal tax return

When a taxpayer realizes that their federal tax return has a math error, missing income or other mistake, they should file an amended tax return.

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Debunking common myths about federal tax refunds

Once people complete and file their tax return, many of them eagerly await any refund they may be owed. Knowing fact from fiction can help manage expe...

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Options for taxpayers who need help paying a tax bill

Taxpayers who can't pay their tax bill by the April 15, 2024, deadline shouldn't panic – the IRS is here to help. There are several options to help ta...

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Families can save money with free tax filing options

Taxpayers with families who want to file free federal tax returns have several options that offer online tax preparation, electronic filing and direct...

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