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Security Summit marks 4th National Tax Security Awareness Week

IRS announces new dates, social media effort and partner toolkit to highlight identity theft precautions. WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service, state tax agencies and the nation’s tax industry today announced that the 4th Annual National Tax Security Awareness Week will take place between Dec. 2 and Dec. 6.

Online seminars from 2019 IRS Nationwide Tax Forums now available

Tax professionals can earn continuing education credits online by taking seminars recorded at the 2019 IRS Nationwide Tax Forums. The 15 new self-study seminars are now available on the IRS Nationwide Tax Forums Online website. Self-study seminars provide information to participants using interactive videos, PowerPoint slides and transcripts.

Need a copy of the Tax reform publication in a different language?

TAX REFORM PUBLICATION TRANSLATED INTO DIFFERENT LANGUAGES Taxpayers who filed an extension can find resources on IRS.gov that can help them file their tax return. One of these resources is Publication 5307, Tax Reform Basics for Individuals and Families. This publication is now available in several different languages.

What out-of-pocket expenses can teachers deduct on their taxes?

What teachers should know about deducting out-of-pocket classroom expenses Now that fall is here and school has started, many teachers are dipping into their own pockets to buy classroom supplies. Doing this throughout the year can add up fast. Fortunately, eligible educators may be able to defray qualified expenses they paid in 2019 when they […]

IRS Warns Against EFIN Deactivation

In a QuickAlert dated 7-24-19, the IRS encourages all Electronic Return Originators (EROs) to double-check that they’ve properly filled out the ‘Firm Information’ page of their e-file application. They also warn that not doing so may result in your EFIN being deactivated.