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The nation's taxing agency is trying to step up its game when it comes to using technology to improve customer (aka taxpayer) interactions. The IRS wiill be hosting its first Tax Design Challenge crowdsourcing competition to encourage innovative ideas ...

No doubt, 2016 will be the most challenging year-end season in a long time. With all W-2 forms due to the Social Security Administration (SSA) by Jan. 31, 2017, and the ability to request only one for-cause filing extension from the IRS, the ...

With considerably less fanfare than the Bill of Rights ratified as the first amendments to the U.S. Constitution, the 114th Congress quietly approved the “Taxpayer Bill of Rights” as part of the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act of 2015.

Consumers know just what they want to do with their refunds this year: In addition to savings, 34.9 percent plan to pay down debt and 22.4 percent will use the refunds for everyday expenses. While 11.4 percent plan to book a vacation, 9.2 percent plan to

The average tax refund in 2015 was approximately $2,800 according to the IRS, and similar refunds are expected in 2016. For those getting a refund, there are many options to consider for what to do with this unexpected income.

Amazingly, the IRS has seen an increase close to 400 percent in phishing and malware incidents so far this tax season.

The latest variation being seen in the last few weeks tries to play off the current tax season. Scam artists call saying they have your tax return, and they just need to verify a few details to process your return. The scam tries to get you to give up ...

Preparing to file taxes can sometimes be a year-round job, even for small businesses. It may involve different responsibilities, including estimating tax payments, planning to buy or lease capital equipment, developing retirement-saving strategies, etc.