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Relief Available to Many Extension Requesters Claiming Tax Benefits
Late-payment penalty relief to individuals and businesses requesting a tax extension because they are attaching to their returns any of the forms that couldn’t be filed until after January

Open Season for Membership in the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council (IRSAC)
The Internal Revenue Service is accepting applications to IRSAC beginning May 1 through June 14, 2013.

Open Season for Membership in the Information Reporting Program Advisory Committee (IRPAC)
The Internal Revenue Service is accepting nominations to IRPAC beginning April 1, 2013 and ending May 31, 2013.

IRS Statement on Court Ruling Related to Return Preparers
Update: May 16, 2013, Fee amounts collected for scheduled return preparer test appointments canceled due to the court ordered injunction are being refunded. E-mail notifications will be provided to those receiving refunds to explain the process. Please review our Frequently Asked Questions and continue to check this site for additional information.

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