IRS reminds taxpayers: Direct Pay offers a free way to pay federal taxes
The IRS says eligible taxpayers can pay many federal taxes for free from a U.S. bank account through Direct Pay. Here is how the service works.
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IRS proposes status declaration for refundable portions of four credits
A nonfinal IRS proposal would require some taxpayers to attest to their immigration status before receiving the refundable portion of four tax credits.
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Treasury proposes tax-exemption rule for private schools using race-based policies
A proposed Treasury and IRS rule could affect private schools’ tax exemptions and donor deductions. Comments and hearing requests are due November 3, 2026.
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D.C. Circuit upholds block on IRS-ICE taxpayer data sharing
A unanimous appeals ruling keeps a challenged IRS procedure blocked and says the agency likely failed to enforce Congress’s taxpayer-privacy rules.
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IRS warns extension filers not to wait for October 15
The IRS says taxpayers with valid 2025 filing extensions should act now: October 15 extends filing time, not the April 15 payment deadline.
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IRS highlights online tools as Oct. 15 tax deadline approaches
The IRS is steering extension filers to account, refund and payment tools before Oct. 15, while warning that the extension does not delay taxes owed.
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Treasury, IRS propose status test for four refundable tax credits
A proposed Treasury and IRS rule would limit the refundable portion of four tax credits by immigration status, but it is not final and comments are due Oct. 5.
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IRS automatic penalty relief is rolling out for eligible taxpayers
The IRS is phasing in automatic penalty relief for taxpayers with strong filing histories, but transition-period penalty notices may still require action.
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IRS reminds Southeast Georgia taxpayers of Aug. 20 deadline
Southeast Georgia wildfire victims have until Aug. 20 to file and pay certain federal taxes, while a new law may preserve more time to claim refunds.
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IRS watchdog says digital-first service left some filers behind
The IRS processed most 2026 returns successfully, but its taxpayer watchdog found long delays and limited help for people needing manual review or identity assistance.
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Senate Funding Deal Moves Forward as IRS Rolls Out Automatic Tax-Penalty Relief
Senate leaders reached a funding agreement intended to prevent a federal shutdown, while the IRS began moving eligible taxpayers toward automatic penalty relief.
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New 2026 Charitable Deduction Rules Change Nonprofit Fundraising
New 2026 tax rules may broaden the donor base while pressuring larger gifts, requiring nonprofits to update appeals, receipts and cash-flow plans.
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IRS warns tax preparers that cyberattacks can delay taxpayer refunds
An IRS summer campaign urges tax professionals to strengthen security as stolen credentials and client data can lead to fraudulent filings and refund delays.
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IRS Expands Business Tax Account Tools for Small Businesses
New IRS tools let eligible small businesses download notices, schedule payments and review records, but access still depends on entity type and user role.
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IRS Requires New Annual Filing for Group-Exemption Leaders
Most nonprofit central organizations with group exemption letters must use new Form 15644 annually. Here are the filing windows and Jan. 22, 2027, transition rules.
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Trump Accounts are open: What families should know about the $1,000 benefit
Trump Accounts can now receive contributions, but the $1,000 Treasury deposit has strict eligibility rules, an IRS election process and long-term limits.
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IRS phases out First Time Abate as automatic relief begins
The IRS is replacing request-based First Time Abate with automatic penalty relief, but taxpayers with transition-period returns may still need to ask.
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Senate Judiciary Vote on Todd Blanche Faces IRS Settlement Dispute
The Senate Judiciary Committee set an August 4 vote on Todd Blanche after Sens. Cornyn and Tillis sought written assurances about a disputed IRS settlement.
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IRS Begins Automatic Tax Penalty Relief for Eligible Taxpayers This Summer
The IRS is rolling out automatic penalty relief for taxpayers with strong compliance histories, but unpaid tax, interest and noncovered penalties still remain due.
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DOJ charges two men in alleged $52.7 million tax-credit scheme
A July 21 indictment alleges two men filed 290 false pandemic tax-credit returns, while GAO warns about IRS controls and improper-payment risks.
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AI Tax Integrity Act advances from Ways & Means with JCT “negligible” receipts impact
United States Congress and Budget Watch – House Ways & Means advances H.R. 9501, creating an IRS AI fraud-detection pilot; JCT calls receipts impact negligible.
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Judge sanctions Trump lawyers in IRS case over improper-purpose fund
On July 13, 2026, Judge Kathleen Williams sanctioned Trump’s lawyers in a dismissed IRS case, finding “improper purpose” and limiting use of the “settlement” terms.