IRS News Releases http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/rss/0,,id=222213,00.rss The latest tax news from the Internal Revenue Service. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:29:02 GMT 2012-02-21T20:29:02Z Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Grant Recipients Announced http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=254537,00.html?FeedId=222213&FeedTitle=IRS%20News%20Releases IR-2012-25, Feb. 17, 2012 — The Internal Revenue Service has awarded over $9 million in matching grants to Low Income Taxpayer Clinics for the 2012 grant cycle. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:18:32 GMT http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=254537,00.html?FeedId=222213&FeedTitle=IRS%20News%20Releases 2012-02-17T17:18:32Z IRS Releases the Dirty Dozen Tax Scams for 2012 http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=254383,00.html?FeedId=222213&FeedTitle=IRS%20News%20Releases IR-2012-23, Feb. 16, 2012 –– The Internal Revenue Service today issued its annual “Dirty Dozen” ranking of tax scams, reminding taxpayers to use caution during tax season to protect themselves against a wide range of schemes ranging from identity theft to return preparer fraud. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:49:53 GMT http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=254383,00.html?FeedId=222213&FeedTitle=IRS%20News%20Releases 2012-02-16T14:49:53Z Updated Rules Issued for IRS Communications with Appeals Office http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=254371,00.html?FeedId=222213&FeedTitle=IRS%20News%20Releases IR-2012-22, Feb. 15, 2012 — The Internal Revenue Service updated rules on permissible communications between the Office of Appeals and other parts of the IRS. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:06:39 GMT http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=254371,00.html?FeedId=222213&FeedTitle=IRS%20News%20Releases 2012-02-15T21:06:39Z IRS and Treasury to Hold Town Hall and Consultation Listening Meetings on Possible Approaches to Governmental Plan Guidance http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=254280,00.html?FeedId=222213&FeedTitle=IRS%20News%20Releases IR-2012-20, Feb. 13, 2012 — Town hall and consultation listening meetings will be held across the country to discuss proposed guidance on possible standards for determining if a retirement plan is a governmental plan under section 414(d) of the Internal Revenue Code. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:56:15 GMT http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=254280,00.html?FeedId=222213&FeedTitle=IRS%20News%20Releases 2012-02-13T21:56:15Z IRS Issues Rules for Providing K-1s Electronically http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=254278,00.html?FeedId=222213&FeedTitle=IRS%20News%20Releases IR-2012-21, Feb. 13, 2012 — Partnerships may now provide K-1s to partners electronically. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:51:56 GMT http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=254278,00.html?FeedId=222213&FeedTitle=IRS%20News%20Releases 2012-02-13T20:51:56Z IRS Extends Comment Period for Guidance on Indian Tribal Government Programs http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=254251,00.html?FeedId=222213&FeedTitle=IRS%20News%20Releases IR-2012-19, Feb. 13, 2012 — Commenters now have until March 14 to submit to the IRS their written comments regarding the application of the general welfare exclusion to Indian tribal government programs. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:01:43 GMT http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=254251,00.html?FeedId=222213&FeedTitle=IRS%20News%20Releases 2012-02-13T15:01:43Z IRS Reminds Preparers and Providers of New Continuing Education Requirements http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=254186,00.html?FeedId=222213&FeedTitle=IRS%20News%20Releases IR-2012-18, Feb. 10, 2012 — Completion of the education requirement, which must be taken from IRS-approved providers, is a condition for the annual renewal of the PTIN, which is required to prepare federal tax returns. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:32:38 GMT http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=254186,00.html?FeedId=222213&FeedTitle=IRS%20News%20Releases 2012-02-10T15:32:38Z IRS Releases Guidance on How to Claim Expanded Veterans Tax Credit; Certification Requirements Streamlined http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=254095,00.html?FeedId=222213&FeedTitle=IRS%20News%20Releases IR-2012-17, Feb. 9, 2012 — New forms and guidance available on claiming the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, expanded for hiring veterans. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:37:40 GMT http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=254095,00.html?FeedId=222213&FeedTitle=IRS%20News%20Releases 2012-02-09T16:37:40Z New IRS Online Tool Helps Low- and Moderate-Income Taxpayers Find Locations for Help http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=253951,00.html?FeedId=222213&FeedTitle=IRS%20News%20Releases IR-2012-14, Feb. 6, 2012 — A new online tool to help people easily find a location for volunteer tax preparation assistance is announced . Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:00:51 GMT http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=253951,00.html?FeedId=222213&FeedTitle=IRS%20News%20Releases 2012-02-08T17:00:51Z