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IRS Suspends Tax Practitioner for Preparing False Tax Returns
IR-2010-19, Feb. 5, 2010 — A CPA has been suspended for twelve months from practice before the IRS by the Office of Professional Responsibility.

IRS Debunks Frivolous Tax Arguments
IR-2010-18, Feb. 5, 2010 — The 2010 version of a discussion and rebuttal of common frivolous arguments made by those who oppose compliance with federal tax laws has been released.

IRS Seeks Members for Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee
IR-2010-17, Feb. 4, 2010 — The IRS announced it is accepting applications to fill vacancies on the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC), which provides feedback on the policies, programs and procedures of electronic tax administration.

Taxpayers in Nine States and the District of Columbia File with Different Centers this Year
IR 2010-16, Jan. 29, 2010 — Taxpayers in nine states file with different processing centers this year; e-filers unaffected.

Free Tax Help Available Nationwide
IR-2010-15, Jan. 29, 2010 — Nearly 12,000 free tax preparation sites will be open this year.

Tax Season 2010
News releases, fact sheets, YouTube and more.

Return Preparer Compliance and Enforcement: Information Center
The IRS has undertaken several intiatives to reach tax return preparers with education and enforcement.

FY 2009 Enforcement Results
The IRS FY 2009 Enforcement and Service Results detail the agency's audit, collection and taxpayer service efforts.

Tax Benefits for Education: Information Center
There is a variety of tax breaks available to assist with the expense of higher education.

Tax Relief in Disaster Situations
Find information on the most recent tax relief provisions for taxpayers affected by disaster situations.

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.

The “What Ifs” of an Economic Downturn
Here are some “What if” scenarios and the possible tax impact.

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

Voluntary Disclosure
Taxpayers with unreported income relating to offshore transactions who wish to voluntarily disclose the information to the IRS can find information on the process

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



Page Last Reviewed or Updated: February 05, 2010