Tax News

IR-2012-52, May 14, 2012 — The Treasury Department and the IRS will jointly conduct a consultation and listening session on the General Welfare Exclusion to Benefits Provided under Indian Tribal Government Programs.

IR-2012-51, May 4, 2012 — Applications are being accepted for the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council, which provides a public forum for IRS officials and representatives of the public to discuss relevant federal tax administration issues.

IR-2012-50, May 2, 2012 — The Internal Revenue Service today announced the opening of the 2013 Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) grant application process.

IR-2012-49, April 30, 2012 –– The Internal Revenue Service is accepting applications for the TCE and VITA grant programs.

IR-2012-45, April 10, 2012 — Anyone unable to meet the tax deadline can get an automatic six-month tax-filing extension online through the Free File link on IRS.gov.

IR-2012-47, April 13, 2012 — Extension requests and tax payments are due by April 17, 2012. For people unable to pay in full by that date, payment agreements and other relief are usually available and can even be requested online.

IR-2012-48, April 16, 2012 — The IRS reminds taxpayers to review their tax returns for common errors that could delay the processing of their returns.

IR-2012-46, April 11, 2012 — Parents and students are reminded to check out several college-related tax benefits before filing their 2011 returns.

IR-2012-44, April 6, 2012 — Nominations for the ETAAC are due by May 24.

IR-2012-43, April 6, 2012 — As the final stretch of the 2012 tax filing season unfolds, taxpayers are reminded that they can follow the IRS on Twitter.