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Treasury, IRS Warn of Identity Theft Scheme Involving Bogus E-mail, Web site IR-2004-60 — E-mail-based scheme attempts to trick taxpayers into revealing personal information. Charities May Not Engage in Political Campaign Activities IR-2004-59 — Charities should take care to ensure efforts to educate voters comply with laws. IRS Continues Launch of Online Business Tools IR-2004-58 — Tax professionals may apply online to become an authorized e-filer. IRS Names New Members to TE/GE Advisory Group IR-2004-57 — 18-member group is a forum for discussion of issues affecting tax-exempt and government entities. Everson Swears in Korb as New Chief Counsel IR-2004-56 — Donald Korb is sworn in as IRS's 46th Chief Counsel. IRS Awards $7.5 Million to Tax Clinics Assisting Low Income Taxpayers IR-2004-55 — 135 clinics to be funded in 2004. Last-Minute Filers Turn to E-file IR-2004-54 — Growth continues at 12 percent over last year. Filing statistics through April 9. IRS Offers Tips for Last-Minute Filers IR-2004-53 — The IRS is expecting 30 million more returns this month and has tips for those about to file. Electronic Options Help with Tax Payments IR-2004-52 — Taxpayers can use credit cards and scheduled electronic withdrawals to pay their taxes. IRS Offers Tips for Accurate Schedule K-1 Filing IR-2004-51 — Correct filings can prevent unnecessary notices when IRS matches K-1 income reports to the recipients' tax returns. E-file Nears 50 Million Returns as April 15 Approaches IR-2004-50 — The fastest, easiest way to do taxes and avoid last-minute headaches. Filing statistics through April 2. Filing Extensions Available by Phone or Computer IR-2004-49 — IRS encourages those who need more time to complete their tax returns to file an extension by April 15. IRS, Justice Department Note Increase in Tax Enforcement IR-2004-48 — Agencies have stepped up efforts to identify, investigate and punish tax cheats. IRS Warns Businesses, Individuals to Watch for Questionable Employment Tax Practices IR-2004-47— Businesses should be aware of eight employment tax scams. IRS Invites Taxpayers to Apply for Taxpayer Panel IR-2004-46 — Civic-minded individuals invited to help improve the nation’s tax agency as members of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. E-File Continues Strong Year as Tax Deadline Nears IR-2004-45 — Filing statistics through March 26, 2004. Treasury and IRS Issue Guidance on S Corporation, Tax Exempt Entity Transaction IR-2004-44 — These transactions are structured to improperly shift taxation away from taxable S corporation shareholders. 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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