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IRS Is Developing Its Own Free Tax Preparation System

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The IRS is planning to roll out its own free online tax-filing system in a move that could put the agency in direct competition with online tax preparation behemoths like Turbo Tax and H&R Block. The IRS looks forward to engaging with stakeholders around this important topic in the months ahead.

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IRS to Try Out Its Free E-Filing Tax Return Program in 13 States Next Year

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Taxpayers in nine other states without an income tax—Alaska, Florida, New Hampshire, Nevada, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming—are also eligible to participate in the pilot program. In addition, the state of Washington agreed to join the integration effort for its application of the Working Families Tax Credit.

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Ex-IRS Agent Accused of Filing Error-Filled Returns, Costing $42M in Lost Taxes

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TNS) A Kennewick tax preparer cost the United States $42 million in lost tax revenue between 2017 and 2020 after filing tax returns that were riddled with errors, fabrications and fraudulent entries, alleges the Department of Justice. By Annette Cary, Tri-City Herald, Kennewick, Wash.

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Indiana Owner of D.C.-area Tax Preparation Business Pleads Guilty to Tax Refund Fraud Scheme

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An Indiana woman pleaded guilty in federal court last Friday in the District of Columbia to conspiring to file false tax returns and related charges. According to court documents and statements made in court, Awett Tedla of Indianapolis was the owner and operator of Speedy Tax Services, L.L.C., and District Heights, Maryland.

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IRS Is Developing Its Own Free Tax Preparation System

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The IRS is planning to roll out its own free online tax-filing system in a move that could put the agency in direct competition with online tax preparation behemoths like Turbo Tax and H&R Block. The IRS looks forward to engaging with stakeholders around this important topic in the months ahead.

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IRS Direct File Launches for Low-Income Taxpayers in 12 States

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It’s back to regular IRS deadlines this year, but with a new tool for many low- and moderate-income households: a service that will prepare and file their tax returns online for free. That sort of virtual hand-holding is similar to what you’d get by using commercial tax preparation software.

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H&R Block ‘Data Wiping’ and Upgrade Policies Harm Taxpayers, FTC Says

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By Katelyn Washington, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a complaint against tax preparation company H&R Block, accusing the tax services provider of unfair and deceptive business practices. All contents copyright 2024 The Kiplinger Washington Editors Inc.