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IRS Helps Taxpayers Understand How and Why Agency Representatives May Reach Out, FS-2022-33

The IRS has released a Fact Sheet to help taxpayers understand how and why agency representatives may contact them and how to identify them and avoid scams. Generally, the IRS sends a letter or written notice to a taxpayer in advance, but not always. Depending on the situation, IRS employees may first call or visit with a taxpayer. Further, the IRS clarified that other than IRS Secure Access, the agency does not use text messages to discuss personal tax issues, such as those involving bills or refunds. The IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers by email to request personal or financial information. The IRS initiates most contacts through regular mail. Taxpayers can report fraudulent emails and text messages by sending an email to phishing@irs.gov.

Further, taxpayers will generally first receive several letters from the IRS in the mail before receiving a phone call. However, the IRS may call taxpayers if they have an overdue tax bill, a delinquent or unfiled tax return or have not made an employment tax deposit. The IRS does not leave pre-recorded, urgent or threatening voice messages and will never call to demand immediate payment using a specific payment method, threaten to immediately bring in law enforcement groups, demand tax payment without giving the taxpayer an opportunity or ask for credit or debit cards over the phone.

Additionally, IRS revenue officers generally make unannounced visits to a taxpayers home or place of business to discuss taxes owed or tax returns due. However, taxpayers would have first been notified by mail of their balance due or missing return. Taxpayers should always ask for credentials or identification when visited by IRS personnel. Finally, the IRS clarified that taxpayers who have filed a petition with the U.S. Tax Court may receive a call or voicemail message from an Appeals Officer. However, the Appeals Officer will provide self-identifying information such as their name, title, badge number and contact information.

Energy Credit Online Tool Now Available to Sellers, IR-2023-202

The IRS has announced that enrollment to the IRS Energy Credit Online tool is now open to the sellers of clean vehicles. The Energy Credits tool is available free of cost and will […]

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Energy Credit Online Tool Now Available to Sellers, IR-2023-202

IRS Offers Cybersecurity Tips, IR-2023-200

The IRS and Security Summit partners reminded taxpayers to remain vigilant against potential cybersecurity threats. As the National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is […]

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IRS Offers Cybersecurity Tips, IR-2023-200

IRS Cautions Against Charity Scams Amid Global Crisis, IR-2023-196

The IRS has issued a warning to taxpayers, advising them to be cautious of fraudulent solicitors who pretend to represent genuine charities. These […]

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IRS Cautions Against Charity Scams Amid Global Crisis, IR-2023-196

IRS Reminds IRA Owners of Tax-Free Charitable Transfer Option, IR-2023-215

The IRS has reminded individual retirement arrangement (IRA) owners, aged 70½ or older, of tax-free charitable transfers permitting senior citizens to contribute up to $100,000 annually to eligible charities […]

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IRS Reminds IRA Owners of Tax-Free Charitable Transfer Option, IR-2023-215

IRS Urges Taxpayers to Review Withholding, IR-2023-205

The IRS has urged taxpayers to promptly review their tax withholding to avoid surprises, whether in the form of significant refunds or balances due when filing taxes next […]

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IRS Urges Taxpayers to Review Withholding, IR-2023-205

Low and Moderate Income Taxpayers Can Save More through Saver’s Credit in 2024, IR-2023-222

The IRS has reminded low and moderate income taxpayers that they can save more for their retirement now through Saver’s Credit. This credit is available to taxpayers who are 18 years […]

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Low and Moderate Income Taxpayers Can Save More through Saver’s Credit in 2024, IR-2023-222

FL - Change in Collier County local communications services tax rates announced

Effective January 1, 2024, the Florida local communications services tax (CST) rates in Collier County are as follows: 2.1% in […]

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FL - Change in Collier County local communications services tax rates announced

FL - Guidance on credit for human milk fortifier manufacturing equipment issued

Florida issued guidance regarding a corporate income tax credit for manufacturing equipment purchased for the production of human breast milk […]

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FL - Guidance on credit for human milk fortifier manufacturing equipment issued

FL - Guidance on internship tax credit program issued

Florida issued guidance regarding the student internship credit program for corporate income taxpayers. The program has been renamed as the […]

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FL - Guidance on internship tax credit program issued

IRS Introduces Expanded Chatbot Technology to Assist Taxpayers with Underreporting Notices, IR-2023-78

The Service has introduced an expanded chatbot to promptly address inquiries of taxpayers receiving notices about possible underreporting of taxes. The new chatbot feature will assist taxpayers receiving CP2000 , CP2501 and CP3219A notices. This tech […]

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IRS Introduces Expanded Chatbot Technology to Assist Taxpayers with Underreporting Notices, IR-2023-78