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An Increase in Customer Theft is Increasing Restaurant Prices
IRS Shares Five New Warning Signs of Incorrect ERC Claims
‘Unpredictable’ Election Clouds Tax and Economic Policy View
Sanders May Bring His Populist Brand to Powerful Senate Finance Committee
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IRS Is Developing Its Own Free Tax Preparation System
The agency said on Tuesday it is taking steps to test out an IRS-run e-filing system called “Direct File” starting next year.
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IRS Bumps Up HSA Contribution Limits for 2024
The new inflation-adjusted amounts mean employees will be able to put more money in their HSAs next year than this year.
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Former IRS Staffer Gets Jail Time for Identity Theft, Tax Fraud
Deena Vang Lee, a former IRS employee in Fresno, CA, and private tax preparer, received four years and six months in prison.
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IRS Chief Daniel Werfel Says He Is ‘Deeply Concerned’ About Racial Bias in Audits
An academic study revealed that Black Americans are up to five times more likely to be audited than taxpayers of other races.
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Sizing Up a Charitable Deduction for Clothing: When is an Appraisal Required?
Adhere strictly to the substantiation rules for charitable donations. A deduction worth thousands of tax dollars could be at stake.
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IRS Publishes Initial Guidance for Domestic Content Tax Credit
Domestic content is generally defined as steel, iron or manufactured products that are manufactured or produced in the United States.
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IRS is Looking to Connect More Taxpayers with Appeals Services
The agency is seeking ideas on how to improve tax dispute conference options for taxpayers who don’t live close to an appeals office.
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AICPA Supports Extending Tax Mailbox Rule to E-Filed Returns and Payments
This practice – known as the “mailbox rule” – already applies to payments and documents sent to the IRS through traditional mail.