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IRS Seeks Applications for the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee
IRS Seeks Volunteers for Taxpayer Advocacy Panel through May 16
IRS Seeks Applications for Information Reporting Program Advisory Committee
After the Deadline
IRS Offers New Cash Payment Option
IR-2016-56, April 6, 2016 — The IRS announced today a new payment option for individual taxpayers who need to pay their taxes with cash. In partnership with ACI Worldwide’s OfficialPayments.com and the PayNearMe Company, individuals can now make a payment at over 7,000 7-Eleven stores nationwide.
IR-2016-58, April 7, 2016 — The IRS today reminded taxpayers that it’s easier than ever to pay their taxes electronically, and for those who can’t pay on time, quick and easy solutions are available.
- Things You Should Know about Filing Late and Paying Penalties
- Tips for Those Who Missed the Tax Deadline
- Paying Your Taxes; Tips to Remember
- Amending Your Tax Return: Ten Tips
New Tax Scam Targeting Tax Professionals
April 15, 2016 — In advance of the tax deadline, the IRS today warned tax professionals of a new scam in which cybercriminals obtain remote control of preparers’ computer systems, complete and file client tax returns and redirect refunds to the thieves’ accounts.
IRS Warns of Continued Scams, Varied Tactics as the Tax Deadline Nears
IR-2016-62, April 13, 2016 — The IRS today issued a warning that scammers may try using the April 18 tax deadline to prey on hard-working taxpayers by impersonating the IRS and others with fake phone calls and emails.
- What to Do if You Get a Corrected or Voided Form 1095-A
- What to Do if You Get a Letter about the Premium Tax Credit
- Interactive Tools Help You Understand Health Care Law’s Effect on Your Taxes
TD 9761 Inversions and Related Transactions – Final and Temporary Regulations. These regulations are effective on April 8, 2016.
RIN 1545–BM45 Inversions and Related Transactions – Proposed rule. Written or electronic comments and requests for a public hearing must be received by July 7, 2016.
RIN 1545–BN40 Treatment of Certain Interests in Corporations as Stock or Indebtedness – Proposed rule. Written or electronic comments and requests for a public hearing must be received by July 7, 2016.
Announcement 2016-16 states that the Treasury Department and the IRS intend to withdraw certain provisions of proposed regulations published on January 29, 2016 (81 FR 4976) relating to nondiscrimination requirements applicable to qualified retirement plans under § 401(a)(4).
Revenue Procedure 2016-24 provides indexing adjustments for certain provisions under sections 36B and 5000A of the Internal Revenue Code.
The 2016 IRS Nationwide Tax Forums Are Now Open for Registration
2016 IRS and San Jose State University Tax Institute – Santa Clara, June 22, 2016
TE/GE Worker Classification: Employee or Independent Contractor? Webinar – May 12, 2016
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