Fact Sheets 2015

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FS-2015-28, December 2015 — The IRS Get Transcript application offering immediate downloading of a tax transcript will return in the spring of 2016 with enhanced identity protection security features.

FS-2015-27, November 2015 — Tax professionals gearing up for the 2016 filing season should include a review of their Electronic Filing Identification Number status to ensure its accuracy and security.

FS-2015-26, November 2015
Well-organized records make it easier to prepare a complete and accurate income tax return next filing season.

FS-2015-25, November 2015 — The IRS reminds business owners how critical it is to understand the various types of employment-related taxes they may be required to deposit and report.

FS-2015-24, October 2015 — The IRS reminds tax return preparers that they are prime targets for identity thieves who seek data to use on fraudulent tax returns.

FS-2015-23, October 2015 — The IRS provides an update on the progress made by the Security Summit's working groups.

FS-2015-22, August 2015 — For anyone starting a small business, especially those who are self-employed, the IRS offers some basic information on filing, reporting and paying taxes.

FS-2015-20, July 2015 — The regulations allow small businesses to change a method of accounting under the final tangible property regulations on a prospective basis for the first taxable year beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2014.

FS-2015-19, June 2015 — Tax professionals who represent taxpayers before the IRS should be aware that there were significant revisions made to Circular 230 on June 12, 2014.

FS-2015-18, March 2015 — Each and every taxpayer has a set of fundamental rights they should be aware of when dealing with the Internal Revenue Service.

FS-2015-17, March 2015 — Each and every taxpayer has a set of fundamental rights they should be aware of when dealing with the IRS.

FS-2015-16, March 2015 — If you cannot pay the full amount of taxes you owe, file your 2014 tax return on time and pay as much as possible to help reduce any penalties and interest.

FS-2015-15, March 2015 — Each and every taxpayer has a set of fundamental rights they should be aware of when dealing with the Internal Revenue Service.

FS-2015-14, March 2015 — The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that they will see some new things on their 2014 tax return involving the new health care law, also known as the Affordable Care Act or ACA.

FS-2015-13, March 2015 — Each and every taxpayer has a set of fundamental rights they should be aware of when dealing with the Internal Revenue Service.

FS-2015-12, March 2015 — Each and every taxpayer has a set of fundamental rights they should be aware of when dealing with the Internal Revenue Service.

FS-2015-11, February 2015 — Each and every taxpayer has a set of fundamental rights they should be aware of when dealing with the Internal Revenue Service.

FS-2015-10, February 2015 — Each and every taxpayer has a set of fundamental rights they should be aware of when dealing with the Internal Revenue Service.

FS-2015-9, February 2015 — This year, there are some changes to tax forms related to the Affordable Care Act.

FS-2015-8, February 2015 — The IRS reminds employers that automatic gratuities are service charges, not tips.

FS-2015-7, February 2015 — Each and every taxpayer has a set of fundamental rights they should be aware of when dealing with the Internal Revenue Service.

FS-2015-6, February 2015 — Taxpayers should be aware of the credentials, qualifications and extent of service each prospective professional provides before obtaining their service.

FS-2015-5, February 2015 — Each and every taxpayer has a set of fundamental rights they should be aware of when dealing with the IRS.

FS-2015-4, January 2015 — The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a financial boost for people working hard to make ends meet. Millions of workers may qualify for the first time this year due to changes in their marital, parental or financial status.

FS-2015-3, January 2015 — Each and every taxpayer has a set of fundamental rights they should be aware of when dealing with the Internal Revenue Service.

FS-2015-2, January 2015 — Identity theft presents a challenge to businesses, organizations and governments, including the IRS. The IRS meets the challenge of tax-related identity theft and is making progress against it with an aggressive strategy of prevention, detection and victim assistance.

FS-2015-1, January 2015 — Stopping identity theft and refund fraud is a top priority for the IRS. For the 2015 filing season, the IRS continues to expand these efforts to better protect taxpayers and help victims.

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