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IRS Features Recovery Tax Credits on YouTube, iTunes
IR-2009-76, Aug. 21, 2009 — The IRS now has channels on Youtube and Itunes featuring products to help taxpayers take full advantage of the 2009 tax provisions in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

IRS to Receive Unprecedented Amount of Information in UBS Agreement
IR-2009-75, Aug. 19, 2009 — Agency to receive substantially all of the accounts it was seeking.

IRS Seeks Comments from Government Agencies at Upcoming Public; Forum on Proposals to Advance Tax Preparer Performance Standards
IR-2009-74, Aug. 17, 2009 — The IRS announced the second in a series of public forums will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 2, in Washington, D.C., and feature a panel of federal and state officials.

Interest Rates Remain the Same for the Fourth Quarter of 2009
IR-2009-73, Aug. 14, 2009 — Interest rates for the calendar quarter beginning Oct. 1, 2009, will remain the same.

For Many Small Businesses, Fall Filing Deadline Looms for Special Refund Claims
IR-2009-72, Aug. 13, 2009 — Time is running out for many small businesses wishing to take advantage of the expanded business loss carryback option included in this year’s recovery law.

Recovery Rebate Credit Information Center
Information on the Recovery Rebate Credit.

Tax Relief in Disaster Situations
Tax relief provisions for disaster situations.

Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit
Feb. 2008 — Information on hybrid cars, including the certified car models and the amount of the tax credit or deduction for each. Frequently updated.

The “What Ifs” of an Economic Downturn
Here are some “What if” scenarios and the possible tax impact.

2008 Enforcement Statistics


IRS Strategic Plan, Fiscal Years 2009-2013
The plan outlines how the IRS will improve service to taxpayers and enforcement of the law over the next five years.

Compliance & Enforcement News
A collection of recent news releases, statements and other items related to IRS compliance and enforcement efforts.

Commissioner's Comments, Statements and Remarks
Various topics including tax administration, the IRS budget and tax shelters.

Voluntary Disclosure
Taxpayers with unreported income may apply for a voluntary disclosure agreement with the IRS.



Page Last Reviewed or Updated: August 21, 2009