Tag: IRS

  • Taxpayer Bill of Rights

    Taxpayer Bill of Rights

    By law, all taxpayers have the right to finality of federal tax matters Taxpayers have the right to finality when working with the IRS. For example, taxpayers have the right to know when the IRS has finished an audit. This is one of 10 basic rights, known collectively as the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. Here’s what…

  • IRS Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

    IRS Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

    IRS Independent Office of Appeals forms Alternative Dispute Resolution Program Management Office   WASHINGTON —The Internal Revenue Service Independent Office of Appeals today announced the formation of a new Alternative Dispute Resolution Program Management Office. This office will collaborate with the IRS Business Operating Divisions to help taxpayers resolve tax disputes earlier and more efficiently.   …

  • We Want to File Your Taxes

    We Want to File Your Taxes

    Although we are out of appointment slots, we can still file your taxes. Call the office and ask for us to file an extension. We will review your file and call you to discuss if we think you should pay an estimate electronically by direct debit with the extension. We had more than 1,000 calls…

  • Understanding the March 15 Deadline for Passthrough Entities

    Understanding the March 15 Deadline for Passthrough Entities

    As the tax season approaches, it’s crucial for owners and members of passthrough entities, such as S-Corporations and Partnerships, to be aware of the critical deadlines that affect their tax filing responsibilities. One of the most important dates to remember is March 15. This deadline is set for these entities to file their tax returns,…

  • IRS begins Audits of Corporate Jet Usage

    IRS begins Audits of Corporate Jet Usage

    Using Inflation Reduction Act funding and as part of ongoing efforts to improve tax compliance in high-income categories, the Internal Revenue Service announced today plans to begin dozens of audits on business aircraft involving personal use. The audits will be focused on aircraft usage by large corporations, large partnerships and high-income taxpayers and whether for…

  • IRS Launches More Rigorous e-Authentication Process

    IRS Launches More Rigorous e-Authentication Process

    Text-Enabled Cell Phone Required To access the new Get Transcript Online feature of the Internal Revenue Service, taxpayers must have an email address, a text-enabled mobile phone and specific financial account information, such as a credit card number or certain loan numbers. Taxpayers who registered using the older process will need to re-register and strengthen…

  • ALSEA Representatives attending the Practitioners Council Liaison Meeting at IRS Birmingham today.

    ALSEA Representatives attending the Practitioners Council Liaison Meeting at IRS Birmingham today.

    May 11, 2016 IRS Practitioner Liaison Meeting Birmingham, AL 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Attendees: Craig Crews, Mid-South Area Manager, IRS Nora Huffman, Senior Stakeholder Liaison, IRS Brian Kubas, Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) Special Agent, IRS Brian Canty, Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) Special Agent, IRS Clifford Whitely, Supervisory Appeals…

  • Internal Revenue Service

    Internal Revenue Service

    The Internal Revenue Service has made many changes in recent years, improving tax processing systems, increasing electronic filing and payment options, and expanding services available on IRS.gov for taxpayers and tax professionals. But the needs of taxpayers, the tax community and the nation continue to rapidly evolve, and it’s clear the IRS needs to look…

  • Dog and Pony Show in Washington

    Dog and Pony Show in Washington

    Republicans vs. IRS The House Ways and Means Committee passed four pieces of legislation yesterday, all relating to the Internal Revenue Service. H.R. 3724, Ensuring Integrity in the IRS Workforce Act of 2015, sponsored by Rep. Kristi Noem, R-S.D., would prohibit the IRS from rehiring employees who were fired for misconduct. H.R. 4890, IRS Bonuses…