The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) inspected IRS facilities in Puerto Rico, with mixed results. On the positive side, the IRS has improved its ability to continue operations when Puerto Rico is affected by natural disasters, and the IRS has...
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IRS Whistleblower Appreciation Day!
Hallmark may not have a card for it, but July 30th is the day the IRS celebrates its whistleblower program and appreciation for whistleblowers who, since its inception in 2007, have earned over $1.3 billion in awards! Read the full article here, and learn how to...
IRS Plans to Reduce Time in Corporate Audits with Increased Efficiency
The IRS has identified actions it will take to decrease the time involved in large business and international audits by making the process more customer-driven, increasing consistency and efficiency. The IRS is going to phase out the “Acknowledgement of Facts”...
National Taxpayer Advocate Recommends Three Taxpayer-Focused IT Projects
In her mid-year report to Congress, National Taxpayer Advocate, Erin Collins, recommends three IT projects that would directly benefit taxpayers. Noting the IRS’ longstanding issues in managing outdated technology, while recommending general ongoing upgrades, Ms....
IRS Fraud Investigation Trends Show a 32% Increase
The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) recently reviewed the IRS’ Criminal Investigation Division’s activity following significant budget increases from 2019 through 2023. TIGA confirmed that the division’s special agency staffing has been...
Large Businesses and International Taxpayers Gain Assurances through the IRS’ Pre-Filing Agreement Program!
The IRS has recently made upgrades to its Pre-Filing Agreement (PFA) program, making it easier for large businesses and international taxpayers to voluntarily comply with reporting requirements. Through the PFA program, taxpayers can feel more certain that they will...
A Fresh Reminder from the IRS for Individuals and Small Businesses to Avoid Scams
In honor of National Small Business Week, the IRS reminds us of the relentless and sophisticated fraudsters just waiting to take advantage of unsuspecting taxpayers, particularly when they are vulnerable such as during a disaster. The IRS publishes its “Dirty Dozen”...
The IRS is Providing Numerous Resources for Small Businesses in Honor of National Small Business Week
The IRS is celebrating National Small Business Week, and to do so, they have released a compilation of resources to assist small businesses with filing or to help protect them from various scams or pitfalls. There will be new topics discussed each day this week,...
Act Now to Prevent a Large Tax Bill!
If you have ever been hit with a large tax bill after filing your taxes, it could be because the withholdings your employer was taking out of your paycheck were incorrect. When filing a Form W-4 with your employer, it is important to ensure the correct amount is being...
IRS Suggestion Box?
It’s true – the IRS now has a suggestion box where taxpayers can make recommendations on how the IRS may improve (in 500 characters or less). My first thought was the countless number of rude suggestions the IRS will receive, and that the people reviewing the...
