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Responding to IRS Collection Notices

If you receive an IRS collection notice regarding unpaid taxes, make sure you take time to carefully read and respond […] The post Responding to IRS Collection Notices appeared first on Taxpa...

Section 403 of the TAS Act Would Clarify the Taxpayer Advocate Service’s Ability to Access Information

I have posted several times about the discussion draft of the Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act since it was jointly released […] The post Section 403 of the TAS Act Would Clarify the Taxpa...

What to do if you receive notification your tax return is being examined or audited

What to do if you receive notification your tax return is being examined or audited If the IRS selects your […] The post What to do if you receive notification your tax return is being examin...

Avoiding Common Mistakes When Claiming Credits

Avoiding Common Mistakes When Claiming Credits  There are many credits available for families with dependents, but sometimes the qualifications for […] The post Avoiding Common Mistakes When ...

Use caution when paying or receiving payments from friends or family members using cash payment apps

Digital Payment Applications & Taxes Here’s something important to pay attention to if you use certain cash applications to send […] The post Use caution when paying or receiving payments...

Section 603 of the TAS Act Could Help Taxpayers Get Refunds Faster

On January 30, 2025, Senator Mike Crapo, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, and Senator Ron Wyden, the Committee’s ranking […] The post Section 603 of the TAS Act Could Help Taxpayers ...

The Tax Ramifications of Tying the Knot

When you get married, your tax situation changes. Your marital status as of December 31 determines your tax filing options […] The post The Tax Ramifications of Tying the Knot appeared first ...

Use the Tax Withholding Estimator and Take Action on Your Tax Withholding Now

The Taxpayer Advocate Service encourages you to use the Tax Withholding Estimator now. Who should use it and why now? […] The post Use the Tax Withholding Estimator and Take Action on Your Ta...

Rain or Shine: The IRS Must Prepare Now for Next Year’s Filing Season

On June 25, I released my mid-year Fiscal Year 2026 Objectives Report to Congress. In it, I praise the IRS […] The post Rain or Shine: The IRS Must Prepare Now for Next Year’s Filing Season a...

National Taxpayer Advocate Issues Mid-Year Report to Congress; Highlights Successful 2025 Filing Season and Challenges for 2026

National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins today released her Fiscal Year 2026 Objectives Report to Congress, highlighting a largely successful […] The post National Taxpayer Advocate Issues ...

Nerves of Steal,
Identity Theft
Protection

The IRS has issued several consumer warnings about the fraudulent use of the IRS name or logo by scamsters trying to gain access to consumers’ financial information in order to steal their identity and assets. Scamsters will use the regular mail, telephone, fax or email to set up their victims. When identity theft takes place over the Internet (email), it is called phishing.

The IRS does not initiate taxpayer communications through email. Unsolicited email claiming to be from the IRS, or from an IRS-related component such as EFTPS, should be reported to the IRS at phishing@irs.gov.

Additionally, clicking on attachments to or links within an unsolicited email claiming to come from the IRS may download a malicious computer virus onto your computer.

Learn more about identity theft.

Learn how to protect your personal information.

You may also report instances of IRS-related phishing attempts and fraud to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration at 1-800-366-4484.