Issue 2013-20:
IRS To Be Closed May 24, Four Other Days Due to Budget and Sequester; Filing and Payment Deadlines Unchanged,
IRS Statement on Court Ruling Related to Return Preparers,
Tax Relief for Victims of Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds and Flooding in Illinois,
New Discovery Tool Debuts for International Taxpayers,
Technical Guidance
Issue 2013-19 :
IRS Criminal Investigation Issues Fiscal 2012 Report,
Many Tax-Exempt Organizations Must File with IRS By May 15 to Preserve Tax-Exempt Status,
IRS, Australia and United Kingdom Engaged in Cooperative Effort to Combat Offshore Tax Evasion,
Joseph Grant and Sheldon Kay Named to IRS Leadership Posts,
IRS Seeking Applications for Volunteer Tax Assistance Program Grants
Technical Guidance
Issue 2013-15:
Tips on Reporting Natural Resource Income,
Last-Minute Filers: Avoid Common Errors,
Budget in Brief FY 2014,
Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Program Reports on Activities,
YouTube: Last-Minute Tax Tips,
Reminder: Sandy Victims Have Until Oct. 15 To Make Disaster Loss Election
Issue 2013-14:
IRS Seeks Applicants for Information Reporting Program Advisory Committee,
Enroll Early for the IRS Nationwide Tax Forums,
Smartphone App IRS2Go Now Available in Spanish,
YouTube: IRS2Go 3.0 Mobile App,
Phone Forum April 23: Defined Benefit Plan Update,
IRS Updates Allowable Living Expense Standards for 2013
Issue 2013-13:
Retirees Face April 1 Deadline to Take Required Retirement Plan Distributions,
IRS Expands Law Enforcement Assistance Program on Identity Theft to 50 States,
Identity Theft Tops Dirty Dozen Tax Scams for 2013,
IRS 2012 Data Book Now Available,
Work Opportunity Tax Credit Changes Under ATRA
Issue 2013-12:
Relief Available to Many Extension Requesters Claiming Tax Benefits,
IRS Seeks Comments on Bilateral Safe Harbors for Certain Transfer Pricing Issues,
IRS Chief Counsel Speaks at Tax Executives Institute,
YouTube: How to Use the New Where's My Refund?
Issue 2013-11:
IRS has $917 Million for People Who Have Not Filed a 2009 Income Tax Return,
Enrolled Agent Disbarred for Stealing a Client’s Tax Payments and Preparing Returns with False Deductions,
IRS Seeks Volunteers for Taxpayer Advocacy Panel,
Apply by April 1 for Membership on the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee
Issue 2013-10:
Winter 2013 Statistics of Income Bulletin Now Available,
Special Procedures for Form 8839, Qualified Adoption Expenses,
E-filed Tax Returns with Incomplete Forms 8863, Education Credits, Experiencing Delays,
Additional Counties in Mississippi FEMA Disaster Area,
Reporting Military Retirement Income
Special Issue :
Budget Sequestration Reduces Some Credits and Awards;
IRS Accepting All 2012 Returns;
IRS Nationwide Tax Forums Open for Registration
Issue 2013-9:
IRS Expands Voluntary Worker Classification Settlement Program;
Check Out College Tax Benefits for 2012 and Years Ahead;
Form 8886, Reportable Transaction Disclosure Statement, Questions and Answers;
YouTube: Health Insurance on W-2
Issue 2013-8 :
RS Extends the Comment Period on Acceptable e-Signature Standards;
Remember to Report 2010 Roth Conversions on 2012 Returns;
Do Your Clients Qualify for Education Credits?
Issue 2013-6:
IRS Intensifies National Crackdown on Identity Theft; Part of Wider Effort to Protect Taxpayers, Prevent Refund Fraud;
IRS to Accept Tax Returns with Education Credits, Depreciation Next Week;
YouTube: For Victims of Identity Theft ;
IRS Provides Details on Forensic Training for Certified Acceptance Agents; Deadline Extended to Dec. 31;
Form 8849, Claim for Refund of Excise Taxes, for Tax Year 2013;
1099-K Reporting Requirements for Payment Settlement Entities;
New Offer in Compromise Pre-Qualifier Tool Available;
Explaining the CP 2000 in Spanish
Issue 2013-5: Many Business Tax Filers Can File for 2012 Starting Feb. 4;
Hold Returns for those Taxpayers Who Would Benefit Most by Claiming Education Credits;
IRS Extends Tax Relief to Some New Jersey and New York Victims of Hurricane Sandy; Return Filing and Tax Payment Deadline Extended to April 1;
IRS Kicks Off 2013 Tax Season;
Instructions on How to Report Fuel Tax Credits;
IRS Combats Identity Theft and Refund Fraud on Many Fronts;
IRS Announces Eight New Members for Information Reporting Program Advisory Committee;
IRS Announces New Advisory Council Members;
IRS Adds Tumblr to Its List of Social Media Platforms;
YouTube: IRS Social Media
Issue 2013-4:
On EITC Awareness Day, IRS and Partners Alert Low- and Moderate-Income Workers of Significant Tax Benefit;
YouTube: Earned Income Tax Credit;
IRS Issues Guidance on the Principal Reduction Alternative Offered in the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP)
Issue 2013-3:
IRS Provides Penalty Relief to Farmers and Fishermen,
Tax-Free Transfers to Charity Renewed for IRA Owners 70 1/2 or Older; Rollovers This Month Can Still Count for 2012,
IRS Announces Simplified Option for Claiming Home Office Deduction,
Annual Inflation Adjustments for 2013,
Fiscal Year 2012 Enforcement and Service Results,
Collection Information Statements Revised,
Notices Concerning Form 1099-K,
Phone Forum: Ethical Standards and Accountability for Practitioners Offering Tax Advice Relating to Employee Benefit Plans
Issue 2013-2:
IRS Plans Jan. 30 Tax Season Opening For Most 1040 Filers,
National Taxpayer Advocate Delivers Annual Report to Congress,
Get the Latest Information from the Return Preparer Office,
Getting Ready for Filing Season 2013 - Individuals and Businesses,
Webinar: Circular 230 Overview,
Phone Forum: Ethical Standards for and Accountability of Practitioners Offering Tax Advice Relating to Employee Benefit Plans,
Phone Forum: Overview of the 2012 Cumulative List of Plan Qualification Changes
Issue 2013-1:
IRS Provides Updated Withholding Guidance for 2013, Frequently Asked Questions about Electronic Filing Identification Numbers (EFINs)
Issue 2012-51:
IRS Reminds Tax Preparers to Renew Their PTINs, Schedule the RTRP Test As Soon As Possible,
IRS Statement on Payroll Withholding,
IRS Offers Tips for Year-End Giving,
Tax Relief for Victims of Hurricane Sandy in Maryland,
IRS Improves Identity Protection PIN to Help ID Theft Victims
The New Hardwood Timber Industry ATG is Now Available on IRS.gov,
What to Expect for Refunds in 2013,
IRA Distribution and Contribution Reminders
Issue 2012-49:
Proposed Regulations Issued on Net Investment Income Tax,
Proposed Regulations Issued on Additional Medicare Tax,
Phone Forum: Retirement Plans Can Make Loans, Hardship Distributions to Sandy Victims,
OPR Webinar Now Online
Issue 2012-48:
IRS Strengthens Integrity of ITIN System; Revised Application Procedures in Effect for Upcoming Filing Season,
Interest Rates Remain the Same for the First Quarter of 2013, December Hot Issues Report,
Phone Forum: Retirement Plans Can Make Loans, Hardship Distributions to Sandy Victims
Issue 2012-47: 2013 Standard Mileage Rates Up 1
Cent per Mile for Business, Medical and Moving, IRS Gives Additional Time to Small, Automatically Revoked Tax-Exempt Organizations Affected by
Hurricane Sandy, IRS Extends Hurricane Sandy Diesel Fuel Penalty Waiver to Dec. 7 for New Jersey and Parts of New York, Retirement Plans Can Make
Loans, Hardship Distributions to Sandy Victims, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP) Releases 2011 Annual Report
Issue 2012-46: Tax Relief for Victims of Hurricane Sandy,
IRS Advisory Council Issues 2012 Annual Report, Hiring Veterans by Year-End May Result in Expanded Tax Credit, Third Party Reporting Information Center
Issue 2012-45:
IRS Warns Consumers of Possible Scams Relating to Hurricane Sandy Relief,
Treasury and IRS Announce Special Relief to Encourage Leave Donation Programs for Victims of Hurricane Sandy,
IRS Waives Diesel Fuel Penalty Due to Hurricane Sandy, Filing an Offer in Compromise,
New Collection Videos Online
Issue 2012-44:
IRS Provides Tax Relief to Victims of Hurricane Sandy; Return Filing and Tax Payment Deadline Extended to Feb. 1, 2013,
IRS Announces Qualified Disaster Treatment of Payments to Victims of Hurricane Sandy,
Preparers Suspected of Filing Inaccurate EITC Claims to Receive Warning Letters,
YouTube: Help for Disaster Victims,
Impact of Daylight Savings Time Change on Modernized e-File (MeF)
Issue 2012-43:
PTIN Renewal Period Underway for All Tax Professionals; Registered Tax Return Preparer Candidates Urged to Schedule Tests,
IRS Announces 2013 Pension Plan Limitations; Taxpayers May Contribute Up to $17,500 to Their 401(k) Plans in 2013,
In 2013, Various Tax Benefits Increase Due to Inflation Adjustments,
IRPAC Issues Annual Report for 2012, Special Tax Considerations for Veterans
Issue 2012-42:
YouTube: IRS Balance Due Inquiry, Tax Relief for Victims of Hurricane Isaac in Louisiana, Technical Guidance
Issue 2012-40:
IRS Seeks Applications for Advisory Committee for the Tax Exempt and Government Entities Division, Seminars from the 2012 Forums Now Available at
IRS Nationwide Tax Forums Online, Get Details about the Registered Tax Return Preparer Test,
IRS Clarifies Temporary ITIN Application Requirements for Certain Noncitizens, Many Foreign Students, YouTube: Oct. 15, Tax Deadline,
Electronic Management System Columbus Day Power Outage
Issue 2012-36 :
Tax Relief for Victimes of Hurricane Isaac in Louisiana, EFTPS Available for Estate and Gift Tax Returns, Webinar: Payment Alternatives - When you Owe the IRS
Special Edition:
For Most Truckers, Highway Use Tax Return Due Aug. 31, Available IRS Services during the Labor Day Planned Maintenance Outage, Isaac
Issue 2012-34:
Labor Day Power Outage to Affect IRS Services, Enrolled Agent Numbers are Growing, Webinar: Payment Alternatives - When You Owe the IRS,
Get Answers to Questions about Third-Party Authorizations, Sign up for a Small and Medium-Sized 501(c)(3) Organization Workshop Near You,
Tax Relief for Victims of Freedom Wildfire in Oklahoma
Issue 2012-33:
IRS.gov Redesign, Message from the Return Preparer Office to RTRP Candidates, Having RTRP Test Anxiety?, YouTube: Standard versus Itemized Deductions
Issue 2012-32:
How to Become an IRS e-file Provider, YouTube: Required IRA Withdrawals, Correctly Reporting Rental Real Estate
Issue 2012-30:
IRS Nationwide Tax Forum in Chicago, YouTube: Selling a Home, Webinar Offers Overview of Third-Party Authorizations
Issue 2012-28:
Victims of Tropical Storm Debby in FL, Webinar on July 25 on Churches and Religious Organizations, Workshops for Small and Medium 501 (c)(3) Orgs.
Issue 2012-22:
Subscribe to the FATCA News and Information List, YouTube: Deducting Moving Expenses, Act on this month's Hot Issues,
Technical Guidance
Issue 2012-22:
YouTube: IRS Nationwide Tax Forums 2012, Spring 2012 Statistics of Income Bulletin Now Available, Technical Guidance,
Information Reporting: Which date do I report on Form 1099-K?
Issue 2012-21:
Fresh Start: IRS Announces More Flexible Offer-in-Compromise Terms, Take the RTRP Test or the Special Enrollment Exam during the
2012 IRS Nationwide Tax Forums, Interest Rates Unchanged for the Third Quarter of 2012, June 12 Phone Forum: Operating Under 403(b)
Written Plan Requirements
Issue 2012-20:
IRS changes EIN limit to one per day, Treasury and IRS to Hold Consultation Call with Tribal Leaders, Operating Under 403(b) Written Plan Requirements, Help Reduce Taxpayer Burden, YouTube: Deducting Medical and Dental Expenses
Issue 2012-19:
YouTube: Small Tax-Exempts Annual Reporting Reminder, Retirement Plans- Governmental Plan Proposed Guidance, Operating Under the Written Plan Requirements and Common Issues Identified in 403(b) Plans, Technical Guidance
Issue 2012-18:
IRS Seeks Applications for the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council, IRS Accepting Applications for Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Grants,
IRS Seeks Applications for Volunteer Tax Assistance Program Grants, YouTube: The Gift Tax, Information for Employers on Health Care Benefits Reporting, S Corporations--Stock Basis of the Shareholders, Real Property: Cancellation of Debt and Foreclosure Webinar and more...
Issue 2012-17:
RTRP Competency Test, IRS Holds Meeting May 3 for Governmental Plan Sponsors and Practitioners, Retirement Plans,
YouTube: Name Changes after Marriage or Divorce, Technical Guidance
Issue 2012-15:
Last-Minute Reminder: Don't Overlook College Tax Benefits; YouTube: Education Tax Credits and Deductions;
IRS Nationwide Tax Forum Early Registration Reminder; New Practitioner Priority Service for Campus Correspondence Examinations;
Upcoming IRS Webinars; Hot Issues; Technical Guidance
