Tax News
Taxpayers in Area Threatened by Ike Have Until Sept 22
See updated information for Louisiana and Texas victims of Hurricane Ike. WASHINGTON — Taxpayers and tax preparers affected in coming days by Hurricane Ike will have an extra seven days to file corporate tax returns and third-quarter estimated taxes otherwise due on Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, the Internal Revenue Service announced today.
IRS Reminder For Qualifying Retirees and Veterans
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded qualifying retirees and veterans that it is not too late to file for an economic stimulus payment and announced it will send a second set of information packets to 5.2 million people who may be eligible but who have not yet filed for their stimulus payment. The [...]
Scammers Use e-Mail, Fax to Pose as IRS
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service cautions taxpayers to be on the lookout for a new wave of scams using the IRS name in identity theft e-mails, or phishing, that have circulated during the last two months. In May and June alone, taxpayers reported almost 700 separate phishing incidents to the IRS. In 2008 so [...]
Tax Rebate Problems
Some glitches in the system caused a lot of 2008 tax rebate (stimulus) checks to be sent to the wrong bank accounts. This glitch could effect millions who are expecting their tax rebate checks, to not receive them until possibly late July. One of the main problems is tax payers who took out a RAL [...]
2008 Tax Rebates Start Going Out Early
Some tax filers who used direct deposit for their refunds saw their tax rebate deposited into their accounts today. This is early as the IRS stated that the rebates would not be sent out until Friday May 2nd. Do not be alarmed if you did not get your rebate today, the IRS will be sending [...]
e-file Extension Requests before April 15
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today urged taxpayers who need additional time to complete their tax returns to submit their requests for an automatic extension electronically by April 15. E-filing a request for an extension is convenient, safe and secure, and taxpayers receive confirmation to keep with their records. The extension gives taxpayers until [...]
