News & Events
IRPAC Issues Annual Report for 2012
IR-2012-80, Oct. 24, 2012 — The Information Reporting Program Advisory Committee (IRPAC) today released its 2012 Report, which includes recommendations pertaining to a number of information reporting issues.
Valid XML Schemas and Business Rules for Form 720 Modernized e-File (MeF)
Valid XML Schemas and Business Rules for Form 720 Modernized e-File (MeF)
EO Update September 11, 2012
Issue Number 2012-15 of EO Update, a periodic newsletter from IRS Exempt Organizations
Tax Relief for Victims of Severe Storms and Straight-Line Winds in West Virginia
WVA-2012-28, Sept. 20, 2012 — Victims of the severe storms and straight-line winds that began on June 29, 2012 in parts of West Virginia may qualify for tax relief from the IRS.
PTIN Renewal Period Underway for All Tax Professionals; Registered Tax Return Preparer Candidates Urged to Schedule Tests
IR-2012-79, Oct. 22, 2012 — The IRS today reminded the nation’s 730,000 federal tax return preparers that they must renew their Preparer Tax Identification Numbers (PTINs) for 2013.
IRS Announces 2013 Pension Plan Limitations; Taxpayers May Contribute Up to $17,500 to Their 401(k) Plans in 2013
IR-2012-77, Oct. 18, 2012 — The IRS announced cost-of-living adjustments affecting dollar limitations for pension plans and other retirement-related items for tax year 2013.
Tax Relief for Victims of Hurricane Isaac in Louisiana
LA/MS-2012-15, Sept. 5, 2012 — Victims of Hurricane Isaac that began on Aug. 26, 2012 in parts of Louisiana may qualify for tax relief.
In 2013, Various Tax Benefits Increase Due to Inflation Adjustments
IR-2012-78, Oct. 18, 2012— The IRS announced the annual inflation adjustments for more than two dozen tax provisions for 2013.
Shulman to Finish His Term as IRS Commissioner on Nov. 9
IR-2012-76, Oct. 10, 2012 — The IRS today announced that its 47th commissioner, Doug Shulman, has decided to step down on Nov. 9, the last day of his term.
Tax-filing and Payment Extensions Expire Oct. 15; Check Eligibility for Overlooked Tax Benefits; Choose e-file; Payment Options Available
IR-2012-73, Sept. 28, 2012 — The IRS urged taxpayers whose tax-filing extension runs out on Oct. 15 to double check their returns for often-overlooked tax benefits and then file their returns electronically using IRS e-file or the Free File system.
