New scams target taxpayers and tax professionals The IRS has warned taxpayers of automated phone scam telephone calls and new tactics used by scammers demanding tax payments on gift cards. This summer has seen a significant increase in the frequency...
NTA cautions that IRS “Future State” leaves out many taxpayers National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson, in her mid-year report to Congress, expressed her continuing concerns about the IRS’s “Future State” initiative (IR-2016-97). In addition, she ...
Couple allowed homesale exclusion following birth of second child The IRS determined that a married couple could take advantage of the reduced maximum exclusion of gain from the sale of their home after the birth of their second child (LTR 201628002). Unforeseen cir...
IRS outlines new measures to curb tax-related identity theft The IRS, in conjunction with states and stakeholders in the tax preparation and software industry, intends to take additional steps to protect taxpayers from tax-related identity theft, the agency ann...
IRS may prioritize cases for private tax collection The IRS retains discretion to prioritize cases for assignment to private collection agencies, IRS Chief Counsel has explained in new program manager technical advice (PMTA). The IRS is also expected t...
IRS enhances Get Transcript app to protect taxpayers from fraud The IRS has upgraded its authentication processes for the popular Get Transcript app. The app had been breached by cybercriminals last year. In response, the IRS has strengthened the app’s secur...
Chief Counsel rules that fine paid to FINRA are not deductible IRS Chief Counsel has determined that the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is an entity serving as an agency or instrumentality of the government of the United States. As such, fines pa...
IRS issues guidance on wrongful incarceration exclusion claims The IRS has provided guidance on how wrongfully-incarcerated individuals are to make claims for a retroactive exclusion from income for any civil damages, restitution or other monetary award received ...
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