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Real Estate Fraud Investigations Increase FS-2003-18 — Through federal tax fraud investigations and money laundering charges, the IRS is playing a key role in the fight against real estate fraud. IRS Takes Steps to Ensure Credit Counseling Organizations Comply With Requirements for Tax-Exempt Status FS-2003-17 — IRS is taking steps to ensure that credit counseling organizations comply with requirements for Tax-Exempt status. Automotive Sales Industry FS-2003-16 — IRS looks into increase in scams and fraud in the automotive sales industry. Health Coverage Tax Credit FS-2003-15 — The Health Coverage Tax Credit helps certain displaced workers and retirees pay for health insurance. The advance credit became available nationwide on Aug. 1, 2003. EITC Reform Initiative FS-2003-14 — Background and details related to the initiative announced June 13, 2003. Advance Child Tax Credit Payments FS-2003-13 — Outlines the advance payment of the Child Tax Credit resulting from the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003. The Medical Profession and Tax Schemes FS-2003-12 — Scammers and schemers often prey on busy professionals and IRS has seen an increase in tax fraud in the healthcare community. Information for Taxpayers Serving in the Armed Forces FS-2003-11— Explains the income exclusion and filing extension benefits for those who serve in combat zones or qualified hazardous duty areas. Return Preparer Fraud — Significant Cases FS-2003-10 -- Court records show what happens when tax return preparers break the law. IRS Reminds Taxpayers Of Earned Income Tax Credit Eligibility FS-2003-9 -- Low-income taxpayers may qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit. IRS Details Free File Initiative; Millions Eligible for Free Online Preparation and E-Filing FS-2003-8 -- Partnership agreement between IRS and private-sector consortium provides Free File -- free online filing for millions of taxpayers. E-Payment Options for 2003 FS-2003-7 -- Have to pay? E-payment offers an easy way with simple and quick options. 2003 IRS E-file FS-2003-6 -- An overview of the available e-file options for the 2003 filing season. 2002 Tax Changes for Business Taxpayers FS-2003-5 -- An overview of 2002 changes affecting business taxpayers. 2002 Tax Changes: IRAs / Retirement Plans FS-2003-4 -- Tax changes for 2002 related to IRAs and retirement plans. 2002 Tax Changes: Education Incentives FS-2003-3 -- Education-related changes for 2002 tax returns. 2002 Tax Changes: Individuals FS-2003-2 -- There are a few tax changes that individual taxpayers might consider, such as the new threshold for filing Schedule B, the 10% tax rate and the adoption credit. Free Tax Help Available FS-2003-1 -- Get an overview of the free assistance IRS offers by computer, telephone, fax and in person. News Release and Fact Sheet Archive News releases and fact sheets from November 2002 forward and an archive of news releases and fact sheets in PDF format back to 1997. |
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