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IRS focuses on middle America: How small businesses and individuals bear the burden

IRS focuses on middle America: How small businesses and individuals bear the burden

As someone who works closely with small businesses navigating our complex tax system, I’ve seen how the IRS often struggles to balance its enforcement efforts. While the agency claims to target large corporations and the ultra-wealthy, many small and medium-sized businesses, along with middle-class families, end up bearing the brunt of these actions. It’s, frankly, […]

IRS Intends to Remain Operational During the Initial Days of a Government Shutdown

IRS Intends to Remain Operational During the Initial Days of a Government Shutdown

As the midnight deadline for the government approaches, there’s increasing concern about a potential shutdown in Washington. Typically, this means that many non-essential services will halt. However, a recent budget plan from the IRS indicates that operations will continue for the first five days of a shutdown, largely due to funds reallocated from the Inflation […]

IRS closure plan: Workers remain on duty for the initial five workdays

IRS closure plan: Workers remain on duty for the initial five workdays

IRS to Maintain Operations Amid Possible Government Shutdown In the event of a government shutdown, all IRS personnel will be required to work during the first five business days. A contingency plan released earlier has expired. The funding from the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act will cover employee salaries. The IRS currently employs over 74,000 individuals, […]

IRS informs court that Arizonans do not have the right to a tax refund on family rebate

IRS informs court that Arizonans do not have the right to a tax refund on family rebate

The IRS informed the appeals judge that 750,000 residents of Arizona shouldn’t receive a $20 million class refund related to federal income taxes for state tax refunds in 2023. In a recent filing with the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, attorney Anthony Sheehan from the Justice Department argued that Arizona’s payment method is indeed taxable. […]

IRS alters the process for receiving your tax refund

IRS alters the process for receiving your tax refund

The IRS has announced a significant shift in how tax refunds will be distributed. Starting September 30th, it will stop issuing paper checks in line with a new federal requirement aimed at transitioning to electronic payments. The overall tax filing process will remain unchanged, but refunds will now be sent via direct deposits or other […]