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Internal Revenue Service Electronic Filing Tax Returns

The United States Internal Revenue Service is a bureau of the United States Department of the Treasury. The IRS is charged with collecting revenue and enforcing the Internal Revenue Code.  
Morrison & Foerster LLP

Say Goodbye to Paper Cuts: Section 83(b) Elections May Now Be Filed Online

In late 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) introduced Form 15620 to provide a standardized mechanism for taxpayers to make elections under Section 83(b) of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”). More recently in 2025,...more

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Tax Court In Brief | Donlan v. Commissioner, 164 T.C. 3| February 19, 2025| Buch, J. | Dkt. No. 16759-24

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Short Summary: The IRS filed a motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction a petition timely filed by taxpayers using the Tax Court’s online petition generator. Petitions filed using the Tax Court’s online petition generator...more

Foodman CPAs & Advisors

¿Cómo Enmendar Declaración De Impuestos?

El IRS publicó el Consejo Fiscal 2024-38 el 25 de abril de 2024 para explicarle a los contribuyentes cómo enmendar declaración de impuestos. Si un contribuyente descubre un error después de presentar su declaración, es...more

Foodman CPAs & Advisors

How To Amend A Tax Return?

The IRS released Tax Tip 2024-38, April 25, 2024, to explain to taxpayers how to amend a tax return. If a taxpayer discovers an error after filing their return, the taxpayer may need to amend a tax return. IRS states that...more

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Mailing Your Tax Return by the Due Date Is Not Enough

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A recent United States Tax Court memorandum decision demonstrates once again the importance of understanding the rules for timely filing your tax return. See John P. Zaimes v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue. If a tax return...more

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Exempt Organizations: Deadline for Calendar Year 2022 Form 990

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The 2022 Form 990 due date is fast approaching for tax-exempt organizations that are calendar year filers. Exempt organizations with a filing obligation must submit the appropriate version of Form 990 or an extension request...more

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IRS Provides An “Electric Shock” By Lowering Mandatory Electronic Filing Threshold

On February 23, 2023, the IRS published final regulations (the “Final Rule”) that materially expand which reporting entities must file electronically rather than on paper.  These requirements apply to a number of tax returns,...more

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IRS Offers Automatic Penalty Relief for Certain Nonprofits and Electronic Filing Tips

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On Aug. 24, 2022, the IRS announced it will provide automatic relief for some taxpayers from penalties for failure to file certain tax returns due for taxable years 2019 and 2020. The IRS stated that it is offering the...more

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Form 990 Deadline Reminder for Exempt Organizations

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The 2021 Form 990 due date is fast approaching for tax-exempt organizations who are calendar year filers. This year, May 15 falls on a Sunday, giving exempt organizations until May 16 to either get the proper version of Form...more

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EO Update: e-News for Charities & Nonprofits - June 2021

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Update on Mandatory Electronic Filing for Form 4720 by Private Foundations - Section 3101 of the Taxpayer First Act requires certain exempt organizations to file information and tax returns electronically for tax years...more

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC

Tax Day Is Now May 17th, 2021 – The IRS Extension: What It Means To You.

The IRS announced Wednesday that the April 15th deadline for federal tax return filing and payments due for individuals, tax year 2020, will be automatically extended to May 17th, with formal guidance to practitioners to...more

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The IRS Is Taking Going Digital to the Next Level – Electronic Filing of Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Returns Will Be...

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In News Release 2020-107, issued Thursday, May 28, 2020, the IRS announced that taxpayers will soon be able to electronically file Form 1040-X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return. This is welcome news for taxpayers and...more

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Electronic Form 1023 news, social media reminder and more

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Form 1023 Paper Submission Transition Period Expires April 30 - As of January 31, 2020, organizations are required to submit Form 1023, Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal...more

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IRS Temporarily Allow Use of Electronic signatures

In an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) interim guidance memorandum authored by Sunita Lough, Deputy Commissioner, Services and Enforcement, the IRS has temporarily approved the acceptance of “signature images” and “digital...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

Free Tax Preparation Help Is Available to Seniors

Seniors and retirees should know that they may be able to use online tax preparation software free of charge. Most low- and middle-income Americans qualify for the free help, but do not take advantage of it. And all seniors...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Weekly IRS Roundup January 27 – 31, 2020

Presented below is our summary of significant Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance and relevant tax matters for the week of January 27 – 31, 2020. January 27, 2020: The Joint Committee on Taxation released a report...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Weekly IRS Roundup December 30, 2019 – January 3, 2020

Presented below is our summary of significant Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance and relevant tax matters for the week of December 30, 2019 – January 3, 2020. December 30, 2019: The IRS issued a news release announcing...more

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Three Tips to Help You File a More Complete Form 990-Series Return

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A tax-exempt organization using the calendar-year as its tax year must file a Form 990-series return by May 15th, unless it has filed Form 8868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File an Exempt Organization...more

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President Trump Once Again Attempts To Dismantle The Affordable Care Act

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After multiple failed attempts by Congress to reform the Affordable Care Act (ACA), President Trump announced several weeks ago that the federal government would stop making subsidy payments to insurers who sell coverage...more

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IRS shuts down electronic filing PIN program

Last week, the IRS announced that the electronic filing personal identification number tool (e-file PIN), used by taxpayers to verify their signature on their tax filings, “is no longer available.”...more

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Staying Connected in the 2015 Tax Season with the IRS2Go App

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As tax filing has evolved from the days of paper and ledgers to electronic filing, it was only a matter of time before the tax community would also embrace the use of mobile technology. While tax season is not eagerly...more

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