News Releases for April 2008

IR-2008-68, April 30, 2008 — Economic stimulus payments directly deposited into IRAs and other tax-favored accounts may be withdrawn tax-free and penalty-free through April 15, 2009, in most cases.

IR-2008-67, April 30, 2008— The IRS next Web cast aimed at educating tax and payroll professionals will provide the latest news and information on e-file, e-services and other electronic tools important to the practitioner community.

IR-2008-66, April 28, 2008 — The IRS has begun to transfer economic stimulus payments to millions of Americans, some of whom will see payments in their bank accounts as early as today.

IR-2008-65, April 23, 2008 — Even though April 15 has passed, the Internal Revenue Service today reminded retirees, disabled veterans and others who normally do not file a tax return that there is still time to submit a 2007 form to receive an economic stimulus payment.

IR-2008-63, April 22, 2008 — The IRS today launched a campaign to help educate new self-employed small business owners about federal tax responsibilities.

IR-2008-62, April 18, 2008 — The Department of Treasury and IRS invite public comment on recommendations for items that should be included on the 2008-2009 Guidance Priority List.

IR-2008-61, April 17, 2008 — The Internal Revenue Service today announced its Political Activities Compliance Initiative (PACI) once again will be in effect for the 2008 election season.

IR-2008-60, April 15, 2008 — The Internal Revenue Service recently released for public comment the draft instructions to the 2008 Form 990, which is the return most tax-exempt organizations must file annually.

IR-2008-59, April 11, 2008 — Now that the April 15 tax return filing and tax payment deadline is nearing, the IRS offers the following last-minute tips for those taxpayers who haven’t yet filed, paid what they owe or taken the necessary steps to ensure they receive the economic stimulus payment they qualify for.

IR-2008-58, April 11, 2008 — Businesses can rely on prior guidance to take advantage of the special 50 percent depreciation allowance for capital investments this year.

IR-2008-57, April 7, 2008 — IRS reminds taxpayers that free help is available and many locations have extended hours.

IR-2008-56, April 7, 2008 — Taxpayers have electronic options for making tax payments.

IR-2008-55, April 3, 2008 — Taxpayers who are unable to complete their tax returns by April 15 can get an extension to Oct. 15.

IR-2008-54, April 2, 2008 — IRS Chief Counsel Donald L. Korb has selected David Hasen as the 2008-2009 Professor in Residence.

IR-2008-53, April 2, 2008 — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers and tax-preparation volunteers that information about the economic stimulus payment is available in Spanish.

IR-2008-52, April 2, 2008 — Interested parties may submit applications to nominate themselves or another qualified person through May 30, 2008.

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