Monthly Archives: January 2011

IRS Names 10 New Members to IRPAC

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced the selection of 10 new members in 2011 for the Information Reporting Program Advisory Committee (IRPAC). “Members of IRPAC provide industry perspective and recommendations that assist the IRS in making decisions about … Continue reading

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January IRS Live Webinar Focuses on Filing Season

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service’s next IRS Live webinar, “Getting Ready for Filing Season 2011 – Individuals and Businesses,” is Wednesday, Jan. 26, at 2 p.m. This special, 100-minute program will give tax preparers a head start on the … Continue reading

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IRS Announces New Advisory Council Members

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced the selection of 10 new members and a new chairman of the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council (IRSAC), which provides an organized public forum for IRS officials and the public to discuss … Continue reading

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IRS to Start Processing Delayed Returns on Feb. 14; Most People Unaffected and Can File Now

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service plans a Feb. 14 start date for processing tax returns delayed by last month’s tax law changes. The IRS reminded taxpayers affected by the delay they can begin preparing their tax returns immediately because … Continue reading

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IRS Reminds Small Charities to Check Their Reporting Requirements Because They May Have Gotten Simpler

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced that small tax-exempt organizations may be able to shift to the simpler Form 990-N (e-Postcard) for their 2010 annual information reporting. The IRS today issued guidance (Revenue Procedure 2011-15) that will allow … Continue reading

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IRS Announces 2011 Air Transportation Tax Rates

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced the 2011 inflation adjustments to the excise taxes on air transportation. Excise taxes apply to the domestic segments of taxable air transportation and to the use of international air facilities. The Airport … Continue reading

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