It’s only the third week of January, and the IRS hasn’t even begun accepting 2021 individual returns, but there are a lot of updates coming from the IRS to review. Here’s a recap of the top stories we’re watching:
IRS issues Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit
Jan. 13, 2022 — The Internal Revenue Service today issued frequently asked questions (FAQs) for the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit.
Jan. 13, 2022 — The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged taxpayers to use IRS online tools and resources to find the information they need to be ready to file their 2021 federal tax returns, including important special steps related to Economic Impact Payments and advance Child Tax Credit payments.
Jan. 12, 2022 — National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins released her 2021 Annual Report to Congress, calling calendar year 2021 “the most challenging year taxpayers and tax professionals have ever experienced.”
IRS updates FAQs for 2021 Child Tax Credit and Advance Child Tax Credit Payments
Jan. 11, 2022 — The Internal Revenue Service today updated frequently asked questions (FAQs) for the 2021 Child Tax Credit and Advance Child Tax Credit to help eligible families properly claim the credit when they prepare and file their 2021 tax return.
IRS selects new IRSAC members for 2022
Jan. 10, 2022 — The Internal Revenue Service today announced the appointment of nine new members to the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council (IRSAC).
Jan. 10, 2022 — The IRS announced that the nation’s tax season will start on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, when the tax agency will begin accepting and processing 2021 tax year returns.
IRS releases its 2021 Progress Update detailing challenging year
Jan. 7, 2022 — The Internal Revenue Service today released its 2021 annual report describing the agency’s work delivering taxpayer service and compliance efforts during the pandemic while highlighting efforts taken by IRS employees to help people during the year.
IRS updates FAQs for 2020 Recovery Rebate Credit
Jan. 7, 2022 — The Internal Revenue Service today updated its frequently asked questions (FAQs) on 2020 Recovery Rebate Credit (FS-2022-02).
IRS updates Topic G FAQs for 2020 Unemployment Compensation Exclusion
Jan. 7, 2022 — The Internal Revenue Service today updated its frequently asked questions (FAQs) on 2020 Unemployment Compensation Exclusion (FS-2022-01).
Jan. 5, 2022 — The IRS urges taxpayers to check into their options to avoid being subject to estimated tax penalties, which apply when someone underpays their taxes.
Jan. 3, 2022 — As part of ongoing efforts to improve service for the tax-exempt community, the IRS has revised Form 1024, Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(a) or Section 521 of the Internal Revenue Code, to allow electronic filing.
For Colorado wildfire victims, IRS extends 2021 tax-filing deadline, other deadlines to May 16
Jan. 3, 2022 — Victims of this weekend’s wildfires in Colorado will have until May 16, 2022, to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, the Internal Revenue Service announced today.
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