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What's Hot In Tax Forms, Publications, and Other Tax Products Check out the latest changes on our published tax forms and publications and get a heads up on tax law changes that will be reflected in future revisions of tax products. Paying a Balance Due (Lockbox) for Individuals The IRS uses lockboxes which are a collection and processing service provided by a network of financial institutions. Use your Form 1040-V, Payment Voucher. Abusive Tax Shelters In recent years, the IRS has identified a number of abusive tax shelter plans being sold by tax shelter promoters. These plans are not in conformance with Tax Code requirements and have been disallowed by the IRS. Find out some of the promotions that might be present in a plan you are considering. The Truth About Frivolous Tax Arguments A response to some of the more common frivolous "legal" arguments made by individuals and groups who oppose compliance with the federal tax laws. Collection Financial Standards Collection Financial Standards are used by the IRS to help determine a taxpayer's ability to pay a delinquent tax liability. Appeals... Resolving Tax Disputes If you disagree with the results of an audit or IRS Collection actions, you may have the right to an appeal. Taxpayer Assistance Blueprint (TAB) An explanation of the TAB team's approach to looking at taxpayer services from the taxpayer's viewpoint. Tax Counseling for the Elderly The Tax Counseling for the Elderly Program offers free tax help to individuals who are aged 60 or older. Trained volunteers from non-profit organizations provide free tax counseling and basic income tax return preparation for senior citizens. Office of Taxpayer Burden Reduction (TBR) As a part of IRS’s effort to reduce burden on taxpayers, the IRS formed the Office of Taxpayer Burden Reduction (TBR) in early 2002. TBR’s mission is to achieve significant burden reduction for taxpayers by coordinating and championing burden reduction throughout IRS. IRS Announces New Online Payment Option for U.S. Residency Certification Fees IRS Announces New Online Payment Option for U.S. Residency Certification Fees HCTC Information for Individuals The HCTC helps certain trade-affected workers, retirees, and their family members pay their health insurance premiums. You can learn more about the HCTC eligibility requirements and registration process here. This page also provides information for current monthly participants and yearly filers. Income Verification Express Service (IVES) Transcripts can now be delivered, electronically, through e-Services. Estate and Gift Taxes The Estate and Gift Tax web site contains information that will give you a better understanding of how much money or property you can give away during your lifetime or leave to your heirs at your death before any tax will be owed. Private Debt Collection Program You've been contacted by a private collection agency concerning your overdue taxes. Now what? Click here for more. Tax Code, Regulations and Official Guidance The place to start for researching publicly accessible versions of the Internal Revenue Code, Treasury (Tax) Regulations, or other forms of official IRS tax guidance. Internal Revenue Bulletins Picklist Link to new IRB picklist. Online Internal Revenue Bulletins Online Internal Revenue Bulletins United States Income Tax Treaties - A to Z United States Tax Treaties - A to Z Telephone Excise Tax Refund The Telephone Excise Tax Refund (TETR) is a one-time payment available on your 2006 federal tax return. It is designed to refund previously collected long distance telephone taxes. Applicable Federal Rates (AFR) Revenue Rulings Picklist A monthly series of revenue rulings setting the Applicable Federal Rate (AFR) for the subject month. Information for the Tax Exempt Bond Community Tax Exempt Bonds (TEB) provides specialized information and services to the municipal finance community, including tailored educational programs which focus on bond industry segments; pro-active education and outreach products which address non-compliance trends; and compliance programs devised to foster voluntary resolution of tax law infractions. |
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