The standard deduction rises up to $15,000 for single and $30,000 for married taxpayers. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) updated its standard deductions for U.S. taxpayers in 2025,…
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Nearly Half of States to Participate in IRS’ Direct File in 2025
The free online service will be available to more than 30 million in 2025. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that over 30 million taxpayers are eligible for…
Read MoreIRS and Treasury Department Report on Funds Recovered from Tax Evaders
The treasury secretary announces $1.3 billion recovered from wealthy tax filers and non-filers and other audits. U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Danny…
Read MoreNorth Carolina Joins IRS Direct File Program
It is the 6th state to participate in the free federal tax filing tool. North Carolina joined the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Direct File program last week, becoming…
Read MoreTreasury Department Proposes Tax Accountability for Business Partnerships
The department moves to address the “basis shifting” of business partnerships to lower tax brackets. The Treasury Department proposed new rules this week to hold high-profile tax evasion…
Read MoreIRS Exceeds Taxpayer Assistance Response Goals
Secretary Yellen seeks to maintain Congressional investment. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) said this week that the agency exceeded its taxpayer response goals for the year. They attribute…
Read MoreIRS Offers New Electronic Tax Filing System
The IRS commissioner recently testified before a House committee regarding Direct File. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released the pilot version of the agency’s updated electronic tax…
Read MoreIRS Improves Phone Service Levels in Current Tax Season
The agency seeks to show the efficacy of additional funding. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has shown improved phone response metrics as the tax season kicks off, reportedly…
Read MoreFTC Files Complaint Against H&R Block for Deceptive Marketing
The company also deleted users’ tax information when they sought a lower-cost filing option. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is pursuing action against H&R Block for deceptive marketing…
Read MoreIRS to Begin Audits of CEO Company Jet Use
The agency will review business expense claims for private travel. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that they are proceeding with tax audits to review the accuracy of…
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