In 2012 the IRS announced a fresh start initiative. Here’s what you want to know about it. First of all they made available a streamlined … Read More
INTERESTING STATS FOR THE RECENT TAX SEASON
Here are some interesting statistics for the tax return season just completed. The service says it has processed 77.1 million returns through March 22nd of … Read More
IRS PAYS OUT $70 MILLION IN BONUSES
Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa says that he has learned that the Internal Revenue Service is entering into an agreement with the employees’ union to … Read More
THE IRS IS HIRING A NEW “INCLUSION SPECIALIST”… EVERYONE IS QUALIFIED!
The IRS just announced on June 11 that it is looking to hire a full-time supervisory diversity and inclusion specialist at its national headquarters in … Read More
VICTIMS OF OKLAHOMA TORNADOES AND OTHER PIECES OF INFORMATION RELATED TO TAXES AND THE SERVICE
1. Victims of the Oklahoma Tornadoes will get relief from the IRS. They have until September 30 to file and pay taxes for any return … Read More
IRS SCANDALS – WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES?
The IRS has apologized for playing politics, but Congress isn’t satisfied with the apology. Most believe there will be significant repercussions. As a side note, … Read More
MAYBE THE IRS CAN SPEND A LITTLE LESS ON THEIR “GET TOGETHERS”
The IRS has been taking a lot of hits lately in the public relations department. You can read in any media outlet about the issues … Read More
IRS RELEASES DETAILS REGARDING FURLOUGH OF EMPLOYEES
As I stated in an earlier blog, the IRS plans forced furloughs on some of their employees on May 24, June 14, July 5, July … Read More
PRESIDENT OBAMA APPOINTS NEW ACTING IRS COMMISSIONER
President Obama appointed Danny Werfel as the acting Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service in light of the targeting scandal. Mr. Werfel was the Controller … Read More
JUSTICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATING THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
The Justice Department is now investigating the Internal Revenue Service for targeting Tea Party groups and other conservative groups for extra scrutiny when they apply … Read More