Direct File Officially Opens In 12 States

12 Pilot States With Positive Reviews The IRS announced the full-scale launch of the innovative Direct File pilot and encouraged eligible taxpayers in 12 states to try the new service to file their tax returns online for free directly with the IRS. The pilot effort...

IRS Phones Peak Times

First Try IRS Online Tools and Resources for Help With the 2024 filing season in full swing, the Internal Revenue Service encourages taxpayers to visit IRS.gov and use online tools to get answers quickly and avoid phone delays during the anticipated peak demand for...

2023 Tax Season Is Almost Here

Don’t Wait! Get ready now to file 2023 federal income tax return in early 2024 With the nation’s tax season rapidly approaching, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers there are important steps they can take now to help “get ready” to...

IRS Updates Tax Gap Projections

Projected Annual Gap Rises to $688 Billion The IRS released new tax gap projections for tax years 2020 and 2021 showing the projected gross tax gap increased to $688 billion in tax year 2021, a significant jump from previous estimates. The new estimate reflects a rise...

September 15 Third Quarter Estimated Tax Deadline

Taxpayers who pay estimated tax are reminded that the deadline to submit their third quarter payment is September 15, 2023. Taxpayers not subject to withholding may need to make quarterly estimated tax payments. Taxpayers such as gig workers, sole proprietors,...