This article was published by the IRS. In recent years, tax schemes and scams have been on the rise. Con artists work year-round which means taxpayers must remain vigilant to avoid being victimized. Here are some tips to help people recognize and avoid some of the most common tax-related scams. Email phishing scams The IRS does [...]
This article was published by the IRS. To help struggling taxpayers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Internal Revenue Service has issued Notice 2022-36, which provides penalty relief to most people and businesses who file certain 2019 or 2020 returns late. The IRS is also taking an additional step to help those who paid these penalties [...]
This article was published by the IRS. Backup withholding ensures that the government is paid the correct amount of taxes on specific types of payments reported on certain Forms 1099 and W-2G. Here are some facts about backup withholding: Backup withholding is required on certain non-payroll amounts when certain conditions apply. The payer making such payments [...]
This article was published by the IRS. Taxpayers receiving Social Security benefits may have to pay federal income tax on a portion of those benefits. Social Security benefits include monthly retirement, survivor, and disability benefits. They don't include supplemental security income payments, which aren't taxable. The portion of benefits that are taxable depends on the taxpayer's [...]
This article was published by the IRS. Taxpayers interacting with the IRS have the right to finality. This is especially for taxpayers who are being audited. This is one of ten basic rights —collectively known as the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. For taxpayers who are in the process of an audit, here's what they should know [...]
