News Releases for January 2022

IR-2022-21, January 31, 2022 — These frequently asked questions (FAQs) are released to the public in Fact Sheet 2022-06, January 31, 2022.

IR-2022-20, January 28, 2022 — More people without children now qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), the federal government’s largest refundable tax credit for low- to moderate-income families.

IR-2022-19, January 26, 2022 — The Internal Revenue Service announced today that all third-round Economic Impact Payments have been issued and reminds people how to claim any remaining stimulus payment they’re entitled to on their 2021 income tax return as part of the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit.

IR-2022-18, January 24, 2022 — The Internal Revenue Service today kicked off the 2022 tax filing season with an urgent reminder to taxpayers to take extra precautions this year to file an accurate tax return electronically to help speed refunds.

IR-2022-17, January 21, 2022 — The Internal Revenue Service’s Office of Chief Counsel today announced plans to hire up to 200 additional attorneys to help the agency combat syndicated conservation easements, abusive micro-captive insurance arrangements and other tax schemes.

IR-2022-16, January 20, 2022 — With filing season beginning January 24, the Internal Revenue Service reminded taxpayers about several key items to keep in mind when filing their federal income tax returns this year.

IR-2022-15, January 19, 2022 — The Internal Revenue Service today urged employers to be aware of the January deadline to file Forms W-2 and other wage statements.

IR-2022-14, January 14, 2022 — The IRS today announced the availability of Free File, providing taxpayers online tax preparation products available at no charge.

IR-2022-13, January 13, 2022 — The Internal Revenue Service today issued frequently asked questions (FAQs) for the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit.

IR-2022-12, January 13, 2022 — The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged taxpayers to use IRS online tools and resources to find the information they need to be ready to file their 2021 federal tax returns, including important special steps related to Economic Impact Payments and advance Child Tax Credit payments.

IR-2022-11, January 12, 2022 — National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins today released her 2021 Annual Report to Congress, calling calendar year 2021 “the most challenging year taxpayers and tax professionals have ever experienced.”

IR-2022-10, January 11, 2022 — The Internal Revenue Service today updated frequently asked questions (FAQs) for the 2021 Child Tax Credit and Advance Child Tax Credit to help eligible families properly claim the credit when they prepare and file their 2021 tax return.

IR-2022-09, January 10, 2022 — The Internal Revenue Service today announced the appointment of nine new members to the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council (IRSAC).

IR-2022-08, January 10, 2022 — The IRS announced that the nation's tax season will start on Monday, January 24, 2022, when the tax agency will begin accepting and processing 2021 tax year returns.

IR-2022-07, January 7, 2022 — The Internal Revenue Service today released its 2021 annual report describing the agency’s work delivering taxpayer service and compliance efforts during the pandemic while highlighting efforts taken by IRS employees to help people during the year.

IR-2022-06, January 7, 2022 — The Internal Revenue Service today updated its frequently asked questions (FAQs) on 2020 Recovery Rebate Credit (FS-2022-02).

IR-2022-05, January 7, 2022 — The Internal Revenue Service today updated its frequently asked questions (FAQs) on 2020 Unemployment Compensation Exclusion (FS-2022-01).

IR-2022-04, January 7, 2022 — Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) began counting down the top 10 cases for calendar year 2021 on its Twitter account on January 3.

IR-2022-03, January 5, 2022 — The IRS urges taxpayers to check into their options to avoid being subject to estimated tax penalties, which apply when someone underpays their taxes.

IR-2022-2, January 3, 2022 — As part of ongoing efforts to improve service for the tax-exempt community, the IRS has revised Form 1024, Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(a) or Section 521 of the Internal Revenue Code, to allow electronic filing.

IR-2022-01, January 3, 2022 — Victims of this weekend’s wildfires in Colorado will have until May 16, 2022, to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, the Internal Revenue Service announced today.

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