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Abusive Tax Shelters In recent years, the IRS has identified a number of abusive tax shelter plans being sold by tax shelter promoters. These plans are not in conformance with Tax Code requirements and have been disallowed by the IRS. Find out some of the promotions that might be present in a plan you are considering. The Truth About Frivolous Tax Arguments A response to some of the more common frivolous "legal" arguments made by individuals and groups who oppose compliance with the federal tax laws. Appeals... Resolving Tax Disputes If you disagree with the results of an audit or IRS Collection actions, you may have the right to an appeal. Taxpayer Assistance Blueprint An explanation of the TAB team's approach to looking at taxpayer services from the taxpayer's viewpoint. Taxpayer Burden Reduction (TBR) As a part of IRS’s effort to reduce burden on taxpayers, the IRS formed the Office of Taxpayer Burden Reduction (TBR) in early 2002. TBR’s mission is to achieve significant burden reduction for taxpayers by coordinating and championing burden reduction throughout IRS. Online Internal Revenue Bulletins Online Internal Revenue Bulletins Online Payment Option Available for U.S. Residency Certification Fees Now taxpayers who pay U.S. Residency Certification Fees can pay them online. Tax Code, Regulations and Official Guidance The place to start for researching publicly accessible versions of the Internal Revenue Code, Treasury (Tax) Regulations, or other forms of official IRS tax guidance. Internal Revenue Bulletins Picklist Link to new IRB picklist. Income Verification Express Service (Note: this service can only be used by the taxpayer and/or person(s) with the proper tax representative authorization) IVES transcripts can now be delivered, electronically, through e-Services. United States Income Tax Treaties - A to Z United States Tax Treaties - A to Z Information for the Tax Exempt Bond Community Tax Exempt Bonds (TEB) provides specialized information and services to the municipal finance community, including tailored educational programs which focus on bond industry segments; pro-active education and outreach products which address non-compliance trends; and compliance programs devised to foster voluntary resolution of tax law infractions. Estate and Gift Taxes The Estate and Gift Tax web site contains information that will give you a better understanding of how much money or property you can give away during your lifetime or leave to your heirs at your death before any tax will be owed. Applicable Federal Rates Index of Applicable Federal Rates Do I Need to File a Tax Return This Year? Tax Tip 2012-02, January 4, 2012 Free Tax Return Preparation for You by Volunteers IRS-certified volunteers provide free tax assistance through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program for persons with low-to-moderate income and through the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program for persons age 60 and older. Tax Counseling for the Elderly The Tax Counseling for the Elderly Program offers free tax help to individuals who are aged 60 or older. Trained volunteers from non-profit organizations provide free tax counseling and basic income tax return preparation for senior citizens. Did I Receive a 2010 Economic Recovery Payment? Find out if you received a economic recovery payment in 2010. Telephone Excise Tax Refund The Telephone Excise Tax Refund (TETR) is a one-time payment available on your 2006 federal tax return. It is designed to refund previously collected long distance telephone taxes. Mortgage Workouts, Now Tax-Free for Many Homeowners; Claim Relief on Newly-Revised IRS Form IR-2008-17, Feb. 12, 2008 — Homeowners whose mortgage debt was partly or entirely forgiven during 2007 may be able to claim special tax relief by filling out newly-revised Form 982 and attaching it to their 2007 federal income tax return, according to the IRS. First-Time Homebuyer Credit You may be eligible for the credit, whether you're buying your first home or a replacement principal residence. The options are different depending on the purchase date of the home. |
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