INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE

The system to process amended returns at the IRS is slow-moving. But if you find you owe, Uncle Sam, pay by the tax due date.

Willie Nelson owed millions in taxes, so the IRS came up with an idea to help.

Events run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 11.

WASHINGTON — (AP) — The U.S. Senate confirmed Daniel Werfel to serve as commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service on Thursday by a vote of 54-42. He drew praise for being willing to leave a private consulting job to take on the top job at the troubled agency. Werfel will have to navigate controversy surrounding the new funding, as critics have distorted how the new law would affect the IRS and taxes for the middle class. IRS officials say the new money is already being put to use — announcing Wednesday that the agency has expanded its digital scanning capabilities. “This expansion of scanning is another milestone for the IRS as we work to transform the agency,” acting IRS Commissioner Doug O’Donnell said in an emailed statement.

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Daniel Werfel to serve as commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service by a vote of 54-to-42.

The tax agency has spent nearly $1 billion in new funding to improve service, and tax pros say the investment is already paying off.

There were 15 suicides among Custom and Border Protection (CBP) employees in 2022, the most since at least 2007.

U.S. tax brackets saw slight changes for 2022. This is how it will impact your return.

Tax preparation can be intimidating. But if you follow these tips you can file your return and get your refund faster.

IRS uses computer applications 25 to 64 years old and software up to 15 versions behind current versions, leading to security risks and customer frustration.

The conservative America First Legal Foundation is accusing the IRS of using "racial equity" as a reason to target White and Asian Americans with tax audits.

The board of directors issued a memo before O’Keefe’s departure arguing that his actions had put the sting group at odds with the IRS.

Daniel Werfel, if confirmed, will decide how to spend the IRS’s $80 billion infusion of funding, much of which is slated for tax enforcement.

If you're like the majority of Americans and prefer to do your taxes from the comfort of your home, then utilize a tax preparation service.

If you make below a certain income threshold, you might not be required to file a tax return. But the IRS says it might be a good idea to file anyway.

WASHINGTON — (AP) — If confirmed as IRS commissioner, Daniel Werfel says he will commit to not increasing tax audits on businesses and households making less than $400,000 per year. President Joe Biden nominated Werfel to steer the Internal Revenue Service as it receives a massive funding boost — nearly $80 billion over the next 10 years through the Inflation Reduction Act, which Congress passed in August. Selected by President Donald Trump to lead the agency, Rettig left when his five-year term ended in November. About $46 billion was allocated for enforcing tax laws and the rest to taxpayer services, operations support and updating business systems. “I think that $80 billion gives the IRS some choices on how to improve that they didn't have before," he said.

Senators who have been arguing over how much money to give the IRS and how it should be spent found at least one point of unanimity as they considered President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the agency on Wednesday.

If confirmed as IRS commissioner, Daniel Werfel says he will commit to not increasing tax audits on businesses and households making less than $400,000 per year. Anticipating questions ahead of his confirmation hearing Wednesday before the Senate Finance Committee, Werfel in prepared testimony makes several other commitments aimed at revamping the beleaguered agency. President Joe Biden nominated Werfel to steer the Internal Revenue Service as it receives a massive funding boost — nearly $80 billion over the next 10 years through the Inflation Reduction Act, which Congress passed in August.

A familiar face is positioned to take on the monumental task of rebuilding the understaffed and underappreciated IRS.

After a delay, the IRS provides guidance on whether you owe federal taxes on your 2022 state-issued checks or tax rebates.

>> Read more trending newsOf the 21 states that issued payments, residents of four states may need to claim the money on their returns, the IRS said in a statement. Last week, the agency told taxpayers to hold off on filing their returns until it looked into the matter and could provide further guidance on how the payments would be dealt with by the agency. Disaster and welfare payments are generally not taxable, and, according to the agency, it determined that payments in 17 states met that definition. In Alaska, dividend payments that are regularly made to residents generally are taxable, but the state’s supplemental energy relief payment will not be. The agency provided a chart that linked to the state payments that will not be taxable.

All the money you've won gambling will have to be reported on your tax return.

The Internal Revenue Service will not collect federal taxes against state-issued inflation relief payments or tax refunds, the agency announced Friday, a reprieve for tens of millions of taxpayers who received the subsidies.

Many criticized the Biden administration's IRS after the federal agency announced a proposal that would track waiters' tips for tax compliance purposes.

Republican lawmakers blasted the Biden administration Wednesday after the Internal Revenue Service released a plan to crack down on service industry workers' tips.

The Internal Revenue Service is telling millions of taxpayers to wait to file their 2022 tax returns until the agency can decide whether state rebate checks issued in 2022 will count as taxable income, the agency said this week. >> Read more trending newsNineteen states approved stimulus or rebate payments in 2022, and the agency has not yet decided how those funds will be considered by the IRS. The IRS said that if you have already filed your 2022 return and are a resident of one of the 19 states, you should not amend the return yet. “There are a variety of state programs that distributed these payments in 2022 and the rules surrounding them are complex. We expect to provide additional clarity for as many states and taxpayers as possible next week,” the statement read.

The IRS says it's confirming whether state-issued relief checks should be taxed federally.

A tax expert answers questions about who they can claim as a dependent. The IRS is also offering Saturday in-person help at taxpayer clinics around the country.

"We are working with state tax officials as quickly as possible to provide additional information and clarity for taxpayers," the IRS said in its statement. If you received a state tax refund last year, here is what you need to know. I GOT A TAX REFUND FROM MY STATE. If you got a tax refund from your state in 2022, the IRS is recommending you hold off on filing your tax return until the agency gives further instructions. Following the IRS recommendations is key if taxpayers want to avoid having to amend a previously filed tax return, said Hall.

The Internal Revenue Service is recommending that taxpayers hold off on filing their tax returns for 2022 if they received a special tax refund or payment from their state last year.

Nearly two-dozen states provided inflation relief payments or state tax rebates in 2022, and the IRS is unsure which of them are federally taxable.

The Internal Revenue Service is moving ahead with a proposal to crack down on service industry tip reporting in an effort the agency said would provide "certainty to taxpayers."

It’s tax season and the Internal Revenue Service is offering people a chance to get face-to-face tax help on some upcoming Saturdays.

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MAITLAND, Fla. — The Internal Revenue Service announced they would be offering special hours at several Tax Payer Assistance centers in Florida on Feb. 11The IRS said it is offering the weekend hours as part of the IRS’s larger effort to help people during tax filing season. Universal Orlando Resort looks to fill more than 2,500 positionsThe special Saturday hours are available at the following locations:850 Trafalgar Ct., Maitland/Orlando, FL 3275151 S.W. First Ave., Miami, FL 331301248 N. University Drive, Plantation/Fort Lauderdale, FL 33322Read: Florida lawmakers continue special section to determine future of Disney’s Reedy CreekActing IRS Commissioner Doug O’Donnell said the special hours give people more opportunities to get help. “We’re very excited to offer these additional hours to help people get the services they need because we understand some can’t visit us during the week,” O’Donnell said. Those seeking in-person help from IRS employees can do so without an appointment from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.More information about the Taxpayer Assistance Centers and special hours can be found here.

College students who don't earn enough money may not be required to file a tax return, but you could be missing out on a refund if you don't.

Abolishing the IRS is not a good idea, but a flat levy on consumption is a good starting point if the goal is to shrink the budget deficit.

There are several benefits to filing your taxes early, aside from peace of mind.

A House Republican bill to abolish the IRS is unlikely to go anywhere in the House, and may linger in the House Ways and Means Committee without any action.

California Rep. Michelle Steel and Tennessee Senator Bill Haggerty introduced the SNOOP Act to nix the IRS's new reporting requirement for online transactions over $600.

It's time to get your paperwork together, tax season kicked off Monday.

The deficit has ballooned so much largely because of policy decisions made by Republicans. They are not the party of fiscal responsibility.

ORLANDO, Fla. — As a brand new tax season gets underway, some folks are anxious to file their returns so they can collect a refund. IRS warns public of bad tax preparers IRS warns public of bad tax preparersThe IRS has a lot of advice to help you protect you — and your money — from others who might have bad intentions. These 113 people are missing from Central FloridaHere are 9 tips from the IRS to avoid tax season fraud:Choose a tax preparer wisely. Ask your tax preparer for their IRS Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN). VIDEO: IRS warns public to be aware of bad tax preparers this tax season VIDEO: IRS warns public to be aware of bad tax preparers this tax season (WFTV)Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

The official start date of the 2023 tax filing season is Jan. 23, when the IRS will begin accepting and processing 2022 returns.

Nation's tax collector says it has improved telephone service from last year, when just 1 in 10 calls were answered.

Underfunding the Internal Revenue Service allows scofflaws to go unpunished and will only increase the US budget deficit.

The IRS is beginning to see “a light at the end of the tunnel” of its customer service struggles, thanks to tens of billions of new money from the Democrats’ climate and health law and the authority to hire more people.

The IRS reduced its massive backlog of tax returns by nearly two-thirds over the past year, which could lead to shorter delays for refunds.

CNNCNN anchor Jake Tapper repeatedly confronted Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) on Tuesday over Republicans’ misleading claims that Democrats are trying to fund an army of 87,000 IRS agents to hunt down everyday Americans.“Why not just be honest?” Tapper asked Johnson at one point.Days after House Republicans finally elected a speaker after a week-long stalemate that culminated in a near-fistfight on the chamber floor, the brand-new GOP majority passed its first bill on Tuesday.The legislation, which t

Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., is reintroducing a bill with several colleagues that aims to repeal the national income tax, implement a national consumption tax, and abolish the IRS.

Congressional Republicans base their first bill on a widely debunked claim.

House Republicans approved a rules package for House Kevin McCarthy.

Three core reforms would make the U.S. system eminently fairer for all Americans.

As of next year the IRS will allow you to postpone distributions from your 401(k) or IRA until you’re 73, but you and your heirs might face an unexpected tax hit.

Most online sellers will be spared from tracking and reporting side-hustle income on their taxes for at least another year.

Richard Neal, the chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, explains what he hopes to accomplish by making public the former President’s tax returns.

When dealing with rich and aggressive financial operators, the Internal Revenue Service often finds itself overmatched.

When dealing with rich and aggressive financial operators, the Internal Revenue Service often finds itself overmatched.

The House Ways and Means Committee released its report on former President Donald Trump's tax returns Tuesday, finding he paid little to no taxes between 2015 and 2020.

A report on Donald Trump's federal income taxes was released after a House panel votes to make public redacted copies of his tax returns.

House investigators say a federal contractor that provided identity verification services for the Internal Revenue Service overstated its capacity to perform its services.

President Joe Biden has nominated a new commissioner to steer the IRS forward as it gets a massive funding boost.

The crime-fighting arm of the IRS has identified more than $32 billion in funds this past fiscal year for eventual seizure.

The IRS says the amount of income tax money owed but not paid to the government is projected to grow.

The IRS has hired an additional 4,000 customer service representatives who are being trained to answer taxpayer questions during the 2023 tax filing season.

IRS pleas for more funding from Congress finally paid off this summer.

Americans will be allowed to contribute more of their money to 401(k) and similar retirement saving plans next year.

The Internal Revenue Service says it is conducting a comprehensive review of safety at its facilities.

The flagship climate change and health care bill passed by Democrats and soon to be signed by President Joe Biden will bring U.S. taxpayers one step closer to a government-operated electronic free-file tax return system.

One of Washington’s favorite punching bags, the Internal Revenue Service, may finally get the resources it’s been asking Congress for if Democrats get their economic package focused on energy and health care over the finish line.

An IRS watchdog says customer service issues are worsening at the tax-return-processing agency.

The Internal Revenue Service says that it will have erased its backlog of last season’s tax returns by the end of this week.

A new government watchdog report finds that while most Americans are eligible to file their taxes for free, only a fraction use the services provided through the government.

Two House committees have launched an investigation into the government’s use of facial recognition software.

For those animal lovers who spend so much money on their pets and hope to recoup some of that cash spent when tax season arrives, this is the cold, hard reality: For the most part, you can’t.

Small businesses that have been buffeted by the pandemic, inflation and shipping woes have another challenge to add to their plate: taxes.

The IRS is announcing plans to hire 10,000 new workers to help reduce a massive backlog that the Biden administration says will make this tax season the most challenging in history.

At a time when calls to the IRS have reached record levels, a private company lets those who are willing to pay jump to the front of the line to get their phone calls answered.

The IRS sys it will stop using facial recognition technology to authenticate people who create online accounts after the practice came under criticism from privacy advocates and lawmakers.

The six-year legal battle over Prince’s estate has ended.

This year’s tax filing season will begin on Jan. 24, 17 days earlier than last year.

Published reports say executives at a New York hedge fund have agreed to pay as much as $7 billion to settle a long-running dispute with the U.S. tax authorities.

A complaint filed with the IRS alleges that a conservative group is violating its nonpartisan and nonprofit status by using a voter data system linked to the Republican party.

The first payments in the Biden administration's enhanced child tax credits are due to start rolling out this week.

If the Internal Revenue Service didn’t have enough information to get you stimulus money, they’re trying to make up for it now.

As ransomware attacks surge, the FBI is doubling down on its guidance to affected businesses: Don’t pay the cybercriminals.

The IRS issued a one-sentence message that will make millions of American taxpayers happy.

Lawmakers are increasingly looking at boosting the IRS to help pay for infrastructure improvements.

The Justice Department has sued Donald Trump's ally Roger Stone, accusing the conservative provocateur and his wife of failing to pay nearly $2 million in income tax.

The IRS says it expects to meet the July 1 deadline under the new pandemic relief law for starting a groundbreaking tax program aimed at reducing child poverty.

[CLICK HERE TO CHECK THE STATUS OF YOUR STIMULUS PAYMENT]Officials said those with direct deposit set up with the IRS will receive their payments first. AdAfter that, the IRS will mail paper checks and pre-paid debit cards to everyone else who qualifies. (Use the calculator below to estimate the payment you could receive. “This historic legislation is about rebuilding the backbone of this country,” Biden said as he signed the bill in the Oval Office. Use the form below to sign up for the ClickOrlando.com 4pm Trending newsletter, sent every weekday.

The IRS will delay the traditional April 15 tax filing due date until May 17, 2021, to cope with added duties and provide Americans more flexibility. The Internal Revenue Service says it's delaying the traditional tax filing deadline from April 15 until May 17. The pandemic hit in the middle of last year's tax filing season, setting the agency back in terms of processing. Ad“Never before has the law changed so substantially in the middle of tax filing season," Patrick Thomas, director of Notre Dame Law School’s Tax Clinic, said in a statement. A number of lawmakers and professionals from the tax community have urged the tax filing season be extended to accommodate for these pressures.

The IRS plans to delay the tax filing deadline until May 17, according to an official. Along with @IRSnews, we’re announcing today that the federal income tax filing due date for the 2020 tax year will be automatically extended fromApril 15, 2021, to May 17, 2021. AdThe service is still processing millions 2020 tax returns. But keep in mind, even if the IRS gives you more time, state taxes in most cases are still due by April 15. If you’re filing in Hawaii, Delaware, Iowa, Virginia, Louisiana, or Maryland, you have more time for state taxes as well.

Even for those of us who think we have some knowledge about anything tax related, it can be a stressful time. And it's certainly not a time when you want to play a guessing game.

The Department of Justice’s National Unemployment Insurance Fraud Task Force has launched a one-stop connection to the Federal Trade Commission, Internal Revenue Service and the Department of Labor to provide victims with quick access to resources needed to file an unemployment fraud report in all 50 states.

“The payments will be delivered automatically to taxpayers even as the IRS continues delivering regular tax refunds,” IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig said in a statement. The relief measure, which passed on party-line votes in both the House and Senate, contains the third round of economic-impact payments. The first round passed last spring provided up to $1,200 per individual, and a second round of payments in December provided up to $600 per individual. The latest round of relief payments will provide households with $1,400 for each adult, child and adult dependent, such as college students or elderly relatives. AdOfficials said they wanted to handle the payments this way rather than waiting for the 2020 tax return to be filed in the interest of speeding payments to taxpayers.

Even if we think we have some knowledge about anything tax-related, it can be a stressful time. And it's certainly not a time when you want to play a guessing game.

These 10 celebrities found out the hard way not to mess with the IRS.

Taxmates recently took over nine Central Florida offices previously occupied by Neighborhood Advance Tax, a different tax preparation company that went out of business. Some former customers of Neighborhood Advance Tax claim the company’s tax preparers entered erroneous information on their income tax returns, prompting audits by the IRS. AdNeighborhood Advance Tax customers audited by IRSWhen Christina Gagliardy hired Neighborhood Advance Tax to prepare her 2019 tax return last year, she said an employee promised she would receive a tax refund of more than $2,000. Late last year, Neighborhood Advance Tax went out of business, according to one of its former owners. Nearly 70 other tax preparers who identified Neighborhood Advance Tax as their employer are listed in the government’s PTIN database.