IRS News Releases

The latest tax news from the Internal Revenue Service.

Treasury and IRS to Hold Consultation Call with Tribal Leaders

Mon, 14 May 2012 14:59:51 GMT 2012-05-14T14:59:51Z - IR-2012-52, May 14, 2012 — The Treasury Department and the IRS will jointly conduct a consultation and listening session on the General Welfare Exclusion to Benefits Provided under Indian Tribal Government Programs.

IRS Seeks Applications for the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council

Fri, 04 May 2012 15:43:36 GMT 2012-05-04T15:43:36Z - IR-2012-51, May 4, 2012 — Applications are being accepted for the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council, which provides a public forum for IRS officials and representatives of the public to discuss relevant federal tax administration issues.

IRS Accepting Applications for Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Grants

Wed, 02 May 2012 18:14:13 GMT 2012-05-02T18:14:13Z - IR-2012-50, May 2, 2012 — The Internal Revenue Service today announced the opening of the 2013 Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) grant application process.

IRS Seeking Applications for Volunteer Tax Assistance Program Grants

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:55:01 GMT 2012-04-30T19:55:01Z - IR-2012-49, April 30, 2012 –– The Internal Revenue Service is accepting applications for the TCE and VITA grant programs.

Need More Time to File? Use Free File or Form 4868 to Get a Six-Month Extension

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:21:23 GMT 2012-04-25T18:21:23Z - IR-2012-45, April 10, 2012 — Anyone unable to meet the tax deadline can get an automatic six-month tax-filing extension online through the Free File link on IRS.gov.

E-Pay Options Available to People Facing April 17 Deadline; Penalty Relief for Unemployed Taxpayers; Expanded Payment Plans for Those Who Can’t Pay

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:20:42 GMT 2012-04-25T18:20:42Z - IR-2012-47, April 13, 2012 — Extension requests and tax payments are due by April 17, 2012. For people unable to pay in full by that date, payment agreements and other relief are usually available and can even be requested online.

Last-Minute Filers: Avoid Common Errors

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:43:00 GMT 2012-04-16T13:43:00Z - IR-2012-48, April 16, 2012 — The IRS reminds taxpayers to review their tax returns for common errors that could delay the processing of their returns.