You'll need an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number from the IRS - called an ITIN for short - if you have a tax filing requirement, federal tax withholding, or are eligible for an allowable tax benefit, but you aren't eligible for a Social Security number. First, you'll complete a Form W-7. Mail it to the IRS along [...]
This article was published by the IRS. Every taxpayer has a set of fundamental rights when working with the IRS which are known collectively as the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. One of these is the right to challenge the IRS's position and be heard. Here are some details about what this right means for taxpayers. Taxpayers [...]
Do you own a vacation home you sometimes rent to others? If so, there are rules on reporting your rental income and expenses. For example, if you rent out your vacation home only for a short time (fewer than 15 days a year), you may not have to report it at all. That means generally, if [...]
This article was published by the IRS. Every year the IRS mails letters or notices to taxpayers for many different reasons. Typically, it's about a specific issue with a taxpayer's federal tax return or tax account. A notice may tell them about changes to their account or ask for more information. It could also tell them [...]
Remember, you are responsible for any information on your tax return. Beware of schemes that push you to claim the Employee Retention Credit, even if you're not eligible for it. You could end up having to repay the credit, with penalties and interest. Visit IRS.gov/erc.
