News Releases for October 2019

IR-2019-178, October 31, 2019 – The Internal Revenue Service today urged taxpayers to act now to avoid a tax-time surprise and ensure smooth processing of their 2019 federal tax return.

IR-2019-177, October 25, 2019 –The Internal Revenue Service today issued final regulations on the new information reporting requirements for certain life insurance contract transactions

IR-2019-176, October 23, 2019 — The Internal Revenue Service today urged tax return preparers to start the upcoming 2020 filing season smoothly by renewing their Preparer Tax Identification Numbers now.

IR-2019-175, October 22, 2019 – The IRS today urged families and teens to stay vigilant in protecting personal information while connected to the internet.

IR-2019-174, October 21, 2019 — Tax professionals can earn continuing education credits online by taking seminars recorded at the 2019 IRS Nationwide Tax Forums.

IR-2019-173, October 21, 2019 — With the Oct. 31 quarterly payroll tax return due date just around the corner, the IRS today urged business owners to take advantage of the speed and convenience of filing these returns electronically.

IR-2019-172, October 21, 2019 — The IRS is joining an international coalition in launching the second annual International Charity Fraud Awareness Week (ICFAW).

IR-2019-171, October 18, 2019 — The Internal Revenue Service today wants small business owners who are employers to know that the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System has features that can help them in meeting their tax obligations. EFTPS can help employers whether they prepare and submit payroll taxes themselves or if they hire a payroll service provider to do it on their behalf.

IR-2019-170, October 15, 2019 — The Internal Revenue Service has selected nine new members for the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC).

IR-2019-169, October 15, 2019 — As part of National Work and Family Month, the IRS reminds military families that they often qualify for specific tax rules and benefits.

IR-2019-168, October 10, 2019 —Taxpayers with expiring Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs) can get their ITINs renewed more quickly and avoid refund delays next year by submitting their renewal application soon, the Internal Revenue Service said today.

IR-2019-167, October 9, 2019 — As part of a wider effort to assist taxpayers and to enforce the tax laws in a rapidly changing area, the Internal Revenue Service today issued two new pieces of guidance for taxpayers who engage in transactions involving virtual currency.

IR-2019-166, October 8, 2019 – The IRS is participating in National Work and Family Month by issuing a series of informative tips on work-life balance throughout the month of October.

IR-2019-165, October 8, 2019 — Internal Revenue Service officials today announced that a new payment option has been added to the private debt collection program to make it easier for those who owe to pay their tax debts.

IR-2019-164, October 7, 2019 – Victims of Tropical Storm Imelda in parts of Texas, including the Houston area, have until Jan. 31, 2020, to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, the Internal Revenue Service announced today.

IR-2019-163, October 7, 2019 — Taxpayers who requested the six-month filing extension should complete their tax returns and file on or before the Oct. 15 deadline.

IR-2019-162, October 1, 2019 — The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued Revenue Procedure 2019-40 and proposed regulations that provides relief to certain U.S. persons that own stock in certain foreign corporations.

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