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National Taxpayer Advocate issues midyear report to Congress
National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins this week released her Fiscal Year 2023 Objectives Report to Congress. The report expresses concern about continuing delays in the processing of paper-filed tax returns and the consequent impact on taxpayer refunds. The...
IRS continues to work on tax return inventory; original returns filed in 2021 to be completed this week
Due to issues related to the pandemic and staffing limitations, the IRS began 2022 with a larger than usual inventory of paper tax returns and correspondence filed during 2021. The IRS took a number of steps to address this, and the agency is on track to complete...
Taxpayers now have more options to correct, amend returns
More forms can now be amended electronically, including corrections to the Form 1040-NR, U.S. Nonresident Alien Income Tax Return; Forms 1040-SS, U.S. Self-Employment Tax Return (Including the Additional Child Tax Credit for Bona Fide Residents of Puerto Rico); and...
A Closer Look at the Whistleblower Office
In the latest executive column, “A Closer Look,” John Hinman, Director, IRS Whistleblower Office, discusses how his team, working closely with other areas in the IRS, enhances tax enforcement through the valuable contributions of whistleblowers. “Whistleblower...
IRS issues new five-year plan with goal to help taxpayers
The IRS recently released a new five-year Strategic Plan that outlines its goals to improve taxpayer service and tax administration. The IRS Strategic Plan FY2022-2026 will serve as a roadmap to help guide the agency's programs and operations. The plan will also help...