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WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service will jointly conduct another consultation and listening session regarding the application of the General Welfare Exclusion to Benefits Provided under Indian Tribal Government Programs. Pursuant to Treasury’s Tribal Consultation Policy and Executive Order 13175, Treasury and the IRS have been actively engaged in consultation with Tribes and Tribal leaders. Treasury and IRS began consultation on this specific topic in November 2011, and have held several public, in-person sessions. Treasury and … Continue reading →

IR-2012-51 — IRS Seeks Application for the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council IRS Newswire IR-2012-51 Issue Number:    IR-2012-51IRS Seeks Applications for the Internal Revenue Service Advisory CouncilIR-2012-51, May 4, 2012WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced it is accepting applications for the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council (IRSAC), which provides a public forum for IRS officials and representatives of the public to discuss relevant federal tax administration issues.”Recommendations from IRSAC members assist the IRS in a wide range of administrative … Continue reading →

IR-2012-50: IRS Accepting Applications for Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Grants IRS Newswire May 2, 2012 Issue Number:    IR-2012-50Inside This IssueIRS Accepting Applications for Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Grants    WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced the opening of the 2013 Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) grant application process. Applications for grants, which will be awarded for the 2013 calendar year, must be electronically filed, postmarked, sent by private delivery service, or hand-delivered to the LITC Program Office in Washington, … Continue reading →

WASHINGTON –– The Internal Revenue Service is accepting applications for the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) grant programs, which will allow some organizations to apply for annual funding for up to three years. Applications will be accepted only through Grants.gov May 1 through May 31, 2012. Previous grant recipients will have the option to apply for up to three years of annual funding which would reduce the amount of paperwork they must complete … Continue reading →

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers to review their tax returns for common errors that could delay the processing of their returns. Here are some ways to avoid common mistakes. File electronically. Filing electronically, whether through e-file or IRS Free File, vastly reduces tax return errors, as the tax software does the calculations, flags common errors and prompts taxpayers for missing information. And best of all, there is a free option for everyone. Mail a paper return … Continue reading →

WASHINGTON —The Internal Revenue Service today reminded anyone unable to meet next week’s tax deadline that they can easily get an automatic six-month tax-filing extension. And, the easiest and quickest way to get an extension is online through the Free File link on IRS.gov. In a matter of minutes, anyone, regardless of income, can use this free service to electronically request an automatic extension on Form 4868. Filing this form gives taxpayers until Oct. 15 to file a return. This … Continue reading →

WASHINGTON — As the final stretch of the 2012 tax filing season unfolds, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that they can get valuable last-minute tips by following the IRS on Twitter. The IRS Twitter news feed, @IRSnews, provides the latest federal tax news and information for taxpayers. The focus of the IRS Twitter messages is on easy-to-use information, including tax tips, tax law changes, and important IRS programs such as e-file, getting a filing extension and “Where’s My Refund.” … Continue reading →

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service is accepting nominations for the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC). The deadline for submitting applications is May 24. ETAAC was established as required by the Internal Revenue Service Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998. ETAAC serves as an organized public forum for the discussion of issues and the development of recommendations for improved electronic tax administration. Nominations of qualified individuals may be made by letter and received from individuals or professional associations. A … Continue reading →