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IRS Hiring of Military Veterans Surpasses Goal
IR-2008-101, Sept. 4, 2008 — The Internal Revenue Service today announced that it has met its goal of hiring at least 1,000 military veterans this fiscal year, and the agency will continue to focus its recruitment efforts toward this important group.

Hurricane Gustav Victims Qualify for IRS Disaster Relief
IR-2008-100, Sept. 3, 2008 — Affected taxpayers have until Jan. 5, 2009, to fulfill certain tax obligations.

September Tax Talk Today Highlights EITC Due Diligence Rules
IR-2008-99, Aug. 25, 2008 — The Internal Revenue Service’s next Tax Talk Today Web cast on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008 at 2 p.m. focuses on “EITC Due Diligence - It’s Your Responsibility.”

IRS Issues Instructions for New Form 990
IR-2008-98, Aug. 19, 2008 — IRS releases revised instructions for redesigned Form 990, which most tax-exempt organizations will file for tax year 2008 in the 2009 filing season.

IRS Issues Summer 2008 Statistics Of Income Bulletin
IR-2008-97, Aug. 18, 2008 — Summer 2008 edition of the Statistics of Income Bulletin provides in depth data on foreign-controlled domestic corporations for tax year 2005, as well as data on other types of businesses and wealth transfers, or gifts. .

Stimulus Payments — It's Not Too Late
News releases, questions and answers, scenarios and more, including special information for Social Security recipients and veterans.

Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) – How It Affects Filing Season 2008
Get information on the Alternative Minimum Tax and how it will affect the 2008 filing season. Check back regularly for updates.

Compliance & Enforcement News
A collection of recent news releases, statements and other items related to IRS compliance and enforcement efforts.

Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit
Feb. 2008 — Information on hybrid cars, including the certified car models and the amount of the tax credit or deduction for each. Frequently updated.

Tax Relief in Disaster Situations
Tax relief provisions for disaster situations.

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.

Katrina News Releases & Legal Guidance
A list of the news releases and legal guidance issued by the IRS related to Hurricane Katrina relief.

Commissioner's Comments, Statements and Remarks
Various topics including tax administration, the IRS budget and tax shelters.

2007 - 2008 Priority Guidance Plan