IRS tests free e-filing system that could compete with tax-prep giants
The prototype program developed by the federal government could be available for a small group of taxpayers by January
IRS Temporarily Stops Employee Retention Credit Processing
A rash of bogus ERC claims in recent months has prompted the IRS to put the program on hold through at least the end of 2023.
IRS stops most home visits over employee safety concerns and scams
IRS agents won’t be knocking on Americans’ doors unannounced anymore because of increasing worries over agents’ safety and imposter scams.
IRS starts paperless processing initiative
The Internal Revenue Service hopes to process all of the tax correspondence, notice responses and nontax forms it receives digitally in the next two years in an effort
IRS Shuffles Leadership Roles in Revamp With Fresh Funds
The IRS is revamping the top of its organizational structure for the first time in two decades, the agency announced Wednesday.
IRS Seeks Outside Help with Identifying Errors During Filing
The IRS is searching for contractors to support its plans to catch errors on tax returns when they are initially filed to avoid the need to fix them later — potentially with help from artificial intelligence.
IRS restructures leadership
The Internal Revenue Service has reorganized its leadership structure at the top, with a single deputy IRS commissioner instead of two,…
IRS Releases Plan To Spend $80 Billion—And It Probably Isn’t What You Expect
The IRS has released its strategic operating plan for spending $80 billion in extra funding over the next decade. Here’s a look at what it does—and doesn’t—include.
IRS rejects claims from 20,000 taxpayers for lucrative small business tax credit
The IRS is taking action against small businesses that improperly filed returns claiming a lucrative pandemic-era tax credit.
IRS plans improvements to audit large partnerships
The Internal Revenue Service is using the extra funding it received from the Inflation Reduction Act to audit big complex partnerships using data analytics and other technology tools