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IRS Suggests All Taxpayers Get IP PIN for More Security When Filing Taxes

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This simple yet crucial step can provide an added layer of security, helping protect against tax-related identity theft. The IRS encourages taxpayers to sign up for IRS Online Account , which provides a quick and easy way to obtain an IP PIN. Once an IPPIN is issued, it must be on both electronic and paper returns.

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After 'successful' season, new IRS problems loom: TAS

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Collins recommended that the IRS should prioritize three taxpayer-focused IT projects, starting with enhancing online accounts "that mirror the robust functionality offered by banks and other financial institutions." Other needed priorities: Digitizing processing of paper-filed tax returns, correspondence and other documents.

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IRS sends letters to federal employees about delinquent taxes

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Below that, it says, "According to our records, you are one of approximately 525,000 current or retired federal employees who are noncompliant with respect to their federal tax obligations as of April 30, 2025." It warns them they will be contacted directly if they do not resolve their tax obligations in a timely way.

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How To Find The Right Online Accountant For Your Business

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A small business accountant can provide guidance at every stage of your company’s development, and they can be invaluable when it comes to tax preparation, succession planning, and more. An online accountant can also deliver these services at a price that fits the limited budget of modern business owners. .

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The Best Online Accounting Software for Small Businesses

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Additionally, if you wait until tax time to get it together, it can end up giving you a real headache – hiring an accountant at the last minute with books full of errors could cost you more than you set aside in the first place. What does online accounting software do?

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IRS plans improvements in tax pro accounts and new business online accounts

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The Internal Revenue Service is making progress on its modernization efforts after receiving billions in extra funding.

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Oct. 16, 2023, is Deadline for Millions Who Filed Tax Extensions; But Many Get More Time Due to Disasters

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IRS Free File and other online resources IRS Free File is available through Oct. 16 and lets qualified taxpayers prepare and file federal income tax returns online using guided tax preparation software. Taxpayers can get answers to many tax law questions by using the IRS’s Interactive Tax Assistant tool.