Washington, D.C. – The Internal Revenue Service today announced a nationwide expansion of the program designed to help law enforcement obtain tax return data vital to their local efforts in investigating and prosecuting specific cases of identity theft.
More than 1,560 waiver requests have been received since the Law Enforcement Assistance Program’s inception from over 100 state and local law enforcement agencies in the nine states participating in the pilot. The expansion covers all 50 states as well as the District of Columbia and will be effective Friday, March 29th, 2013. «Read the rest of this article»
IRS Seeks Tennessee Volunteers for Taxpayer Advocacy Panel
March 22, 2013 |
Nashville, TN – The Internal Revenue Service seeks civic-minded volunteers to serve on the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP), which is a federal advisory committee that listens to taxpayers, identifies key issues, and makes recommendations for improving IRS services.
The TAP provides a forum for taxpayers to raise concerns about IRS service and offer suggestions for improvement. The TAP reports annually to the Secretary of the Treasury, the IRS Commissioner and the National Taxpayer Advocate. «Read the rest of this article»
Clarksville Police Captain Craig Gipson graduates FBI National Academy
December 28, 2012 |
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Police Department Captain Craig Gipson graduated from the 251st Session of prestigious FBI National Academy on December 14th, 2012.
The 251st Session consisted of 260 men and women from law enforcement agencies from, 49 states, the District of Columbia, 29 International countries, four military organizations, and six federal civilian organizations.
 Clarksville Police Captain Craig Gipson
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Labor Day, How it Came About and What it Means
September 3, 2012 |
Washington, D.C. – Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.
More than 100 years after the first Labor Day observance, there is still some doubt as to who first proposed the holiday for workers.
 Labor Day parade, Main Street, Buffalo, NY, ca. 1900.
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IRS: Tax Clock is Ticking
April 3, 2012 |
What You Need to Know if You Still Haven’t Filed Your Tax Return
Washington, D.C. – Thanks to a holiday in the District of Columbia, all taxpayers have until April 17th to get Form 1040 into the IRS. Even with some extra time, the tax deadline is fast approaching.
For people who find taxes a little too taxing, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has a program that can help. It’s called Free File. You can use free software to do your taxes and e-file for free. Get started at www.IRS.gov/freefile. «Read the rest of this article»
Internal Revenue Service seeks Volunteers for Taxpayer Advocacy Panel
March 21, 2012 |
Washington, D.C. – The Internal Revenue Service seeks civic-minded volunteers to serve on the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP), a federal advisory committee that listens to taxpayers, identifies key issues, and makes recommendations for improving IRS service.
“TAP members give the IRS insights from every corner of our nation, helping the agency in its continuous effort to improve tax administration,” said IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman. «Read the rest of this article»
IRS Kicks Off 2012 Tax Season with Deadline Extended to April 17th
January 4, 2012 |
Washington, D.C. – The Internal Revenue Service today opened the 2012 tax filing season by announcing that taxpayers have until April 17th to file their tax returns. The IRS encourages taxpayers to e-file as it is the best way to ensure accurate tax returns and get faster refunds.
The IRS also announced a number of improvements to help make this tax season easy for taxpayers. This includes new navigation features and helpful information on IRS.gov and a new pilot to allow taxpayers to use interactive video to get help with tax issues. «Read the rest of this article»
Americans Remember September 11th By Serving
September 11, 2011 |
Hundreds of Thousands Volunteer in All 50 States on September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance
Washington, D.C. – On the tenth anniversary of the September 11th attacks, hundreds of thousands of Americans will participate in service and remembrance activities to pay tribute to 9/11 victims and heroes and rekindle the spirit of unity and compassion that followed the attacks.
Projects marking the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance will take place in all 50 states, ranging from food drives and school beautification to disaster preparation and neighborhood cleanups, with many focused on supporting veterans, soldiers, military families, and first responders. «Read the rest of this article»
April 18th Filing Deadline Approaching; IRS Offers Tips to Taxpayers
April 6, 2011 |
Washington, D.C. – The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers that they have two weeks remaining until the April 18th filing deadline and that they can use IRS Free File to do their taxes or file an extension.
As of March 25th, the IRS has received more than 82 million individual income tax returns, which is 58 percent of the 141 million returns expected this year. The IRS has received about the same number of returns so far this year as it did at this time last year, while processing of returns is up 3 percent from the same time last year.
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Taxpayers Have Extra Time to Make a Contribution to Their IRA This Year
March 31, 2011 |
Washington, D.C. – This year, you have a few extra days to make contributions to your traditional Individual Retirement Arrangements.
That’s because Emancipation Day, a legal holiday in the District of Columbia, will be observed on Friday, April 15th, 2011, which moves the due date for filing your tax return and making contributions to your 2010 IRA to Monday, April 18th, 2011.
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