Protecting taxpayer privacy is priority at the IRS. The right to privacy is one of 10 rights the Taxpayer Bill of Rights gives all taxpayers. Taxpayers have the right to expect that any IRS inquiry, examination or enforcement action will comply with the...
Identity thieves may try to contact taxpayers through fraudulent calls, emails, texts and social media messages pretending to be the IRS. Here’s how taxpayers know when it’s the IRS that contacts them. Email, text and social mediaThe IRS will mail a letter or notice...
Homeowners who make improvements like replacing old doors and windows, installing solar panels or upgrading a hot water heater may qualify for home energy tax credits. Who can claim the creditsTaxpayers making improvements to their principal, or in some cases,...
Every taxpayer has fundamental rights when working with the IRS. Collectively their rights are known as the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. One of these is the right to challenge the IRS's position and be heard. Here’s what this right means for taxpayers. Taxpayers have...
While summer is a time for fun, it’s never the wrong time to thinking about taxes – and some of those summer activities could have an impact. Here are a few summertime activities and tips on how taxpayers should consider them for filing season. MarriageWedding season...
Summer wedding season has arrived, and newlyweds can make their tax filing easier by doing a few things now. A taxpayer's marital status as of December 31 determines their tax filing options for the entire year, but that's not all newlyweds need to know.Report a name...
Whether someone is a current homeowner or buying a new home this summer owning a home can be expensive. There are tax benefits that can help taxpayers save money and offset some of the costs that come with homeownership. Homeowners should review the tax deductions,...
Here are some simple things taxpayers can do throughout the year to make filing season less stressful. Organize tax records. Create a system that keeps all important information together. Taxpayers can use a software program for electronic recordkeeping or store paper...
If the IRS rejects an offer in compromise, taxpayers have 30 days from the date on the rejection letter to request an appeal of that decision. To request an appeal, a taxpayer must file Form 13711, Request for Appeal of Offer in Compromise, or send...
Hobbies and businesses are treated differently when it comes to filing taxes. The biggest difference between the two is that businesses operate to make a profit while hobbies are for pleasure or recreation. Whether someone is having fun with a hobby or running a...
