Taxpayers can follow these steps after a disaster to reconstruct records
After a natural disaster, taxpayers may need records to help them prove their disaster-related losses. This may be for tax purposes, getting federal assistance or insurance reimbursement. In many cases, these records may have been [...]
IRS urges families, teens to make online safety a priority
Agency focuses on cybersecurity awareness during National Work and Family Month The Internal Revenue Service today urged families and teens to stay vigilant in protecting personal information while connected to the internet. Although the IRS [...]
IRS recommends business owners e-file payroll tax returns
With the Oct. 31 quarterly payroll tax return due date just around the corner, the Internal Revenue Service today urged business owners to take advantage of the speed and convenience of filing these returns electronically. [...]
IRS launches International Charity Fraud Awareness Week
The IRS is joining an international coalition in launching the second annual International Charity Fraud Awareness Week (ICFAW). Today through Oct. 25, the coalition will raise awareness and share practices to help charities and other [...]
Taxpayers who donate to charity should check out these resources
Taxpayers who donate to a charity may be able to claim a deduction on their tax return. These deductions basically reduce the amount of their taxable income. Taxpayers can only deduct charitable contributions if they [...]