The Internal Revenue Service and the Justice Department Tuesday announced the results of a massive national sweep cracking down on suspected identity theft perpetrators as part of a stepped-up effort against refund fraud and identity theft. Working with the Justice Department’s Tax Division and local U.S. Attorneys’ offices, the…

NASHVILLE — The Internal Revenue Service opened the 2012 electronic tax return filing season today with a reminder that e-file remains the best way to get fast refunds and ensure accurate tax returns, and that e-filing can be free for everyone through the IRS Free File program at www.IRS.gov. In…

IRS YouTube Video: April 17th Tax Deadline WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service opened the 2012 tax filing season by announcing that taxpayers have until April 17 to file their tax returns. The IRS encourages taxpayers to e-file as it is the best way to ensure accurate tax returns and…

WASHINGTON — Individuals and businesses making contributions to charity should keep in mind several important tax law provisions that have taken effect in recent years. Some of these changes include the following: Special Charitable Contributions for Certain IRA Owners This provision, currently scheduled to expire at the end of 2011,…

In an annual reminder to taxpayers, the Internal Revenue Service announced today that it is looking to return $2.1 million in undelivered tax refund checks to 1,779 Tennessee filers. The refund checks could not be delivered because of mailing address errors. The checks average $1,182. Nationwide, there are more than…