IRS Encourages Non-Filers to File for ARP Benefits

IRS Encourages Non-Filers to File for ARP Benefits

The Internal Revenue Service wants to see a 2021 income tax return from all Americans—including those who haven’t filed in years. The reason is recent legislation—including the American Rescue Plan and other new laws—has put some significant tax benefits in play for...
Privacy Concerns Lead IRS to Drop Facial Recognition

Privacy Concerns Lead IRS to Drop Facial Recognition

Protecting taxpayer data from scammers and preventing identity theft tax refund fraud has long been a chief concern for the Internal Revenue Service, and pursuing this mission lead the agency to form the Security Summit. While the agency has worked tirelessly...
Tax Filing Tips from the IRS

Tax Filing Tips from the IRS

The wait is over; the filing season for 2021 income tax returns has been opened by the IRS. But before taxpayers start sharpening pencils, cranking up the calculator and putting on a pot of coffee, they need to know they’ve got everything together to get the job done...
Recovery Rebate Credit FAQs Updated

Recovery Rebate Credit FAQs Updated

The Internal Revenue Service is pushing out a new version of its frequently asked questions (FAQs) for the 2020 Recovery Rebate Credit. The updated information is featured in Fact Sheet 2022-08, which carries the latest information pertaining to tracing payments....
IRS 2021 Filing Season FAQs Now Available

IRS 2021 Filing Season FAQs Now Available

The Internal Revenue Service has posted a new flock of frequently asked questions (FAQs), all aimed at answering taxpayer questions about the 2021 Child Tax Credit. The new FAQs are published in Fact Sheet 2022-06. The Child Tax Credit, expanded only for the 2021 tax...