Tag Archives: Internal Revenue Service

October 15th Deadline Remains in Effect for Taxpayers Who Requested a Six-month Extension to File Tax Return

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Camron Hoorfar

The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers that the Oct. 15 deadline remains in effect for people who requested a six-month extension to file their tax return. The current lapse in federal appropriations does not affect the federal tax law, … Continue reading →

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Tax-filing and Payment Extensions Expire Oct. 15; Check Eligibility for Overlooked Tax Benefits; Choose e-file; Payment Options Available

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Camron Hoorfar

The Internal Revenue Service today urged taxpayers whose tax-filing extension runs out on Oct. 15 to double check their returns for often-overlooked tax benefits and then file their returns electronically using IRS e-file or the Free File system. Many of … Continue reading →

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Low-Income Housing Limits to Be Waived For Colorado Disaster Victims

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Camron Hoorfar

The Internal Revenue Service announced today that it is waiving certain limitations for projects financed with low-income housing tax credits or exempt facility bonds so that owners and operators of these facilities anywhere in the nation can provide housing to … Continue reading →

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Interest Rates Remain the Same for the Fourth Quarter of 2013

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Camron Hoorfar

The Internal Revenue Service today announced that interest rates will remain the same for the calendar quarter beginning Oct. 1, 2013. The rates will be: three (3) percent for overpayments [two (2) percent in the case of a corporation]; three (3) … Continue reading →

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IRS Provides Tax Relief to Victims of Colorado Storms

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Camron Hoorfar

The Internal Revenue Service is providing tax relief to individual and business taxpayers impacted by severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides in Colorado. The IRS announced today that certain taxpayers in the counties of Adams, Boulder, Larimer and Weld will … Continue reading →

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Tips for Taxpayers, Victims about Identity Theft and Tax Returns

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Camron Hoorfar

The Internal Revenue Service is taking additional steps during the 2013 tax season to protect taxpayers and help victims of identity theft and refund fraud. Stopping refund fraud related to identity theft is a top priority for the tax agency. … Continue reading →

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Summer 2013 Statistics of Income Bulletin Now Available

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Camron Hoorfar

  The Internal Revenue Service today announced that the summer 2013 issue of the Statistics of Income Bulletin is available at IRS.gov. The summer 2013 issue features data from Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, filed with individual income tax … Continue reading →

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Treasury and IRS Announce That All Legal Same-Sex Marriages Will Be Recognized For Federal Tax Purposes; Ruling Provides Certainty, Benefits and Protections Under Federal Tax Law for Same-Sex Married Couples

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Camron Hoorfar

  The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) today ruled that same-sex couples, legally married in jurisdictions that recognize their marriages, will be treated as married for federal tax purposes. The ruling applies regardless of … Continue reading →

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Give Withholding and Payments a Check-up to Avoid a Tax Surprise

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Camron Hoorfar

Some people are surprised to learn they’re due a large federal income tax refund when they file their taxes. Others are surprised that they owe more taxes than they expected. When this happens, it’s a good idea to check your … Continue reading →

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Ten Tax Tips for Individuals Selling Their Home

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Camron Hoorfar

If you’re selling your main home this summer or sometime this year, the IRS has some helpful tips for you. Even if you make a profit from the sale of your home, you may not have to report it as … Continue reading →

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