Welcome to the resource center for members of the media – online tools and information straight from the source. Here you’ll find links to a variety of resources and multimedia files to help you report the latest tax news. We have press kits, news releases and public service advertisements, as well as sound bites, radio spots and more.
Economic Stimulus Payment
More than 130 million households will get a stimulus payment, often called a rebate. But they have to file a 2007 tax return to get it. We've got marketing flyers, print PSAs and more so you can help spread the news about these payments. And check out the audio section below where you'll find radio PSAs, an audio interview, press briefings and soundbites to download.
Press Kits
Covering a specific topic? We may have a specific toolkit just for you. Get the facts, stats, and IRS media contacts. Download feature articles, public service advertisements and more. Some of the Press Kits require flash 7.0 on your computer to view them.
- Earned Income Tax Credit - The EITC is a tax credit for people who work, but don't earn high incomes. Those who qualify could pay less federal tax, no tax, or even get a refund.
- Telephone Excise Tax Refund - This one-time refund that eligible taxpayers can request on their 2006 federal income tax returns gives back long-distance federal excise taxes paid in previous years. It will be the most wide-reaching in IRS history - more than 160 million filers may request the refund.
- Electronic IRS - Beyond filing electronically with IRS e-file, the Electronic IRS is a gateway to all the electronic options.
- Free File - Eligible taxpayers can use Free File to prepare and electronically file their federal income tax returns. It’s available to anyone who earns $54,000 a year or less. That’s 70 percent of all taxpayers, roughly 97 million Americans.
Audio and Video
Get radio and video public service advertisements (PSAs) and other sound bites from the source. We've compiled a host of MP3 files covering a variety of topics and formats.
- Radio PSAs - Featuring IRIS, your IRS helper with useful information for your listeners during tax time. There are :30, :60 and donut spots to use as a plug in for local sponsors. The spots are in MP3 format and can be downloaded.
- Economic Stimulus Package Videos - It may not draw crowds to the box office, but we’ve got some video that just might work on your Web site or in your tax report.
- Audio Interviews - Hear them now, or download the MP3s to hear them later.
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Press Briefings - Can’t attend a live briefing? We’ve got you covered. Tune in to the MP3 version here.
- Sound Bites - This is the place to find various sound bites from the IRS Commissioner and other IRS officials.
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Tax Tips - Looking for an audio tip from the source? These 30 second tax segments may be just what you need online or on air.
Print
News items to get you started or fill in empty spaces. You’ll find print public service advertisements (PSAs), news releases, fact sheets and more.
- News Releases - Find out what’s hot in the newsroom. Get the latest news releases by month.
- Fact Sheets - When all you want are the tax facts, get them here. Find quick facts about the current filing season and a variety of other topics by year.
- Marketing Materials - Let your audience know about IRS e-file and Free File. We’ve got ready-to-use ads, posters and payroll stuffers to download.
- IRS Marketing Express - Instantly customize PSAs and marketing materials.
- Tax Tips - Your tax tip of the day -- a good reason to visit IRS.gov every day.
Other Resources
Toolkits - Online tools and information for partners and tax professionals.
List Servers (email subscriptions) - Want to get the latest tax news right in your inbox? We’ve got a number of email subscription services to choose from. Take a look and sign up for the ones that interest you.
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