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IRS, Tax and Free File

CNET on MSN · 45m

Free File Opens Today: How to File Your Taxes for Free With This IRS Program

With the 2025 tax season opening this month, Free File could be just what you need to get your taxes done early -- and for free.

Detroit Free Press on MSN · 13h

Taxpayers can use free IRS tool to file 2024 federal income taxes as soon as Friday

The IRS announced that eight private-sector partners will participate in its Free File program during the 2025 tax season.

Columbus Dispatch · 19h

Is the IRS starting to accept tax returns yet? What to know about 2025 tax season

Get your forms together, it's tax season. So when will the IRS start accepting returns? What is the filing deadline in Ohio? Here's what to know.

IRS, National Taxpayer Advocate

Fiscal Times on MSN · 1d

Taxpayer Advocate Calls on Congress to Maintain IRS Funding

National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins told lawmakers today that the Internal Revenue Service has made significant progress in improving taxpayer service but warned that “continued funding is critical to enable the IRS to successfully deliver on its mission and transform how it works with taxpayers going forward.

Fast Company · 1d

Your IRS refund could take years if you were a victim of ID theft. The national taxpayer advocate wants that fixed

Tax-related identity theft is common, but the Internal Revenue Service is often too slow to move when victims are awaiting refunds.

Newsweek on MSN · 10h

Why IRS Will Owe Some Americans Extra Money on Top of Tax Refund

If a tax refund is delayed by more than 45 days, the IRS is legally required to pay interest on top of the refund. While this is good for the taxpayer, Collins noted that it's not financially beneficial for the IRS.

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IRS: Missing final 2024 quarterly estimated tax payment could trigger 'unexpected penalties'

The fourth-quarter estimated tax payment for 2024 is Jan. 15. Here's how to avoid "unexpected penalties," according to the ...

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IRS workforce surpasses 100,000 employees, but faces ‘war of attrition’ retaining staff

An IRS watchdog warns the agency faces challenges hiring enough employees to replace the number of employees it expects to ...

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IRS Extends Tax Deadline For Jimmy Carter Remembrance Day

After Carter died on December 29, aged 100, President Joe Biden declared January 9 as a day of national day remembrance ...

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IRS Reverses Course On Listed Transaction Penalties In New Guidance

The IRS quietly released an Action on Decision on Jan. 2, 2025, which provides significant concessions to taxpayers involved ...

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Who qualifies for the IRS Fresh Start program?

The IRS' Fresh Start program could help you catch up on delinquent tax debt — but you'll have to qualify first.

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Warren questions Trump IRS nominee’s experience, promotion of tax credit

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) voiced concerns about President-elect Trump’s nominee to lead the Internal Revenue Service ...

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IRS has improved taxpayer services but is slow to resolve ID theft, an independent watchdog says

The IRS boosted taxpayer services through Democrats’ Inflation Reduction Act but still faces processing claims from a ...

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