Monthly Archives: June 2010

What You Need to Know About the 2010 IRS Nationwide Tax Forums

The 2010 IRS Nationwide Tax Forums are about to begin! The tax forums are three-day events that provide tax professionals with the most up-to-date information on federal and state tax issues presented by IRS experts and partner organizations. Here are … Continue reading

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IRS Provides Tax Help, Guidance to Gulf Oil Spill Victims; Special Assistance Day Planned for July 17

The Internal Revenue Service today provided guidance to individuals and businesses affected by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and announced a number of new efforts to help affected taxpayers, including a special Gulf Coast Assistance Day on … Continue reading

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Affordable Care Act Provides Expanded Benefits to Health Professionals in Underserved Areas

The Internal Revenue Service announced that health care professionals who received student loan relief under state programs that reward those who work in underserved communities may qualify for refunds on their 2009 federal income tax returns as well as an annual … Continue reading

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IRS Issues Regulations on 10-Percent Tax on Tanning Services Effective July 1

The Internal Revenue Service today issued regulations outlining the administration of a 10-percent excise tax on indoor tanning services that goes into effect on July 1. The regulations were published today in the Federal Register.  In general, providers of indoor … Continue reading

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Top 10 First-Time Homebuyer Credit Tax Tips

There is still time to claim the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit on your 2009 tax return. If you purchased or entered into a binding contract to purchase a home in 2009 or early 2010, you may be eligible to claim … Continue reading

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PREPARED REMARKS OF DOUGLAS H. SHULMAN COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE BEFORE THE AMERICAN PAYROLL ASSOCIATION & THE AMERICAN ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ASSOCIATION 28TH ANNUAL CONGRESS MAY 27, 2010 GAYLORD NATIONAL RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER WASHINGTON, DC

WASHINGTON — It’s an honor to be addressing The American Payroll Association’s and American Accounts Payable Association’s 28th Annual Congress. APA has a long history of providing valuable advice and feedback to the IRS as we have implemented a number … Continue reading

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IRS presents IRS Live – New Requirements for Tax Return Preparers – Learn the Who, What, When and How

The Internal Revenue Service will debut its latest educational program for tax professionals, the webinar IRS Live, on June 9, 2 p.m. ET. The topic is “New Requirements for Tax Return Preparers – Learn the Who, What, When and How.” … Continue reading

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Open House Saturday June 5 to Help Taxpayers Solve Problems and Respond to Notices

The Internal Revenue Service will once again host a special nationwide open house on Saturday, June 5 to help taxpayers solve tax problems and respond to notices from the IRS. Approximately 200 IRS offices, at least one in every state, … Continue reading

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