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News Releases for November 2005

Guidance Explains How Katrina Victims Can Access Their Retirement Savings
IR-2005-137, Nov. 30, 2005 — A new notice explains how victims of Hurricane Katrina who suffered an economic loss can access their retirement savings without a tax penalty.

IRS Warns of e-Mail Scam about Tax Refunds
IR-2005-136, Nov. 30, 2005 — Consumers, beware. A new Internet scam aimed at taxpayers is making the rounds.

Clarissa C. Potter Named Acting Senior Counsel to the Chief Counsel (Legislation)
IR-2005-135, Nov. 21, 2005 — New senior counsel will assist the chief counsel and the agency understand new legislation and provide guidance from the IRS.

Redesigned IRS.gov Improves Service to Taxpayers
IR-2005-134, Nov. 21, 2005 — The newly-enhanced IRS Web site is more user friendly and helpful than ever.

IRS Issues E-File Guidance for Corporations and Tax-Exempt Organizations
IR-2005-133, Nov. 10-2005 — Although almost all business and tax exempt organizations prepare their returns electronically, IRS issues guidance for those seeking waivers.

IRS Certifies Ford and Mercury Hybrid Vehicles for the Clean-Fuel Deduction
IR-2005-132, Nov. 7, 2005 — The 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid and Mercury Mariner Hybrid vehicles are eligible for the clean-burning fuel tax deduction.

Six-Month Automatic Extensions Available to Most Taxpayers in 2006
IR-2005-131, Nov. 4, 2005 — New regulations allow individuals and businesses to request automatic, six-month extensions for filing tax returns.

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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