Washington — The Internal Revenue Service announced the successful start of its new web-based system — IRS Direct Pay — on IRS.gov, which lets taxpayers pay their tax bills or make estimated tax payments directly from checking or savings accounts without any fees or pre-registration. “IRS Direct Pay […]
ABout Your Notice If you receive a letter or notice from the IRS, it will explain the reason for the correspondence and provide instructions. Many of these letters and notices can be dealt with simply, without having to call or visit an IRS office. The notice you receive […]
In its latest effort to help struggling taxpayers, the Internal Revenue Service announced a series of new steps to help people get a fresh start with their tax liabilities. The goal is to help individuals and small businesses meet their tax obligations, without adding unnecessary burden to taxpayers. […]
Taxpayers who need certain prior year tax return information can obtain it from the IRS (such as for loan applications, to estimate tax withholding, for legal reasons or because records were destroyed in a natural disaster or fire). Here are 10 things to know if you need federal […]
1. Phishing Phishing — A tactic used by scam artists to trick unsuspecting victims into revealing personal or financial information in an electronic communication – will mislead consumers by telling them they are entitled to a tax refund from the IRS and encourage them to reveal personal information […]