Taxpayer Advocate Service: Dedicated to Helping Taxpayers

This article was published by the IRS. The Taxpayer Advocate Service is an independent organization within the Internal Revenue Service. TAS protects taxpayers' rights by striving to ensure that all taxpayers are treated fairly and know and understand their rights under the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. Here's what all taxpayers should know about their rights and [...]

W-2s, W-3s, 1099-NEC, Information Returns Due Date: January 31

If you are an employer, here is an important filing deadline reminder. The law requires you to file a copy of the W-2 forms you give to your employees by January 31st. You are also required to file the W-3 forms. Remember, you need to send these forms to the Social Security Administration. In addition, if [...]

2024 Flexible Spending Arrangement Contribution Limit Rises by $150

This article was published by the IRS. During open enrollment season for Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSAs), the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that they may be eligible to use tax-free dollars to pay medical expenses not covered by other health plans through their FSA. For 2024, there is a $150 increase to the contribution limit for [...]

IRS Launches Paperless Processing Initiative

This article was published by the IRS. Taxpayers will have the option to go paperless for IRS correspondence by 2024 filing season, IRS to achieve paperless processing for all tax returns by filing season 2025 IRS paperless processing initiative will eliminate up to 200 million pieces of paper annually, cut processing times in half, and expedite [...]

Choose a Tax Preparer Wisely

Tax preparers see a lot of personal information from their clients. If you pay someone to do your taxes, know that most preparers are honest and trustworthy. Each year, however, some taxpayers suffer financially because they make a poor choice of who their taxpayer is. Here are some tips to help you choose: First, find out [...]

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