News Releases for January 2011

IR-2011-13, Jan. 28, 2011 — Over 12,000 free tax preparation sites will be open nationwide this year providing vital tax preparation services for low- to moderate-income and elderly taxpayers.

IR-2011-12, Jan. 28, 2011 — The Internal Revenue Service and partners nationwide mark the 5th Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day on Friday, Jan. 28.

IR-2011-11, Jan. 24, 2011 — The Internal Revenue Service’s next IRS Live webinar, “Getting Ready for Filing Season 2011 - Individuals and Businesses,” is Wednesday, Jan. 26, at 2 p.m. This special, 100-minute program will give tax preparers a head start on the 2011 filing season.

IR-2011-10, Jan. 24, 2011 — The Internal Revenue Service today announced the selection of 10 new members in 2011 for the Information Reporting Program Advisory Committee (IRPAC).

IR-2011-9, Jan. 24, 2011 — The Internal Revenue Service today announced the selection of 10 new members and a new chairman of the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council (IRSAC), which provides an organized public forum for IRS officials and the public to discuss key tax administration issues.

IR-2011-8, Jan. 24, 2011 — The Internal Revenue Service announces its first smartphone app, IRS2Go.

IR-2011-7, Jan. 20, 2011 — The Internal Revenue Service plans a Feb. 14 start date for processing tax returns delayed by last month’s tax law changes.

IR-2011-6, Jan. 14, 2011 — The Internal Revenue Service is joining national TV network Telemundo in a special program for Spanish-speaking taxpayers on Sunday, Jan. 30.

IR-2011-5, Jan. 14, 2011 — IRS Free File opens today, Jan. 14, to start its ninth year of helping make taxes a little less taxing.

IR-2011-4, Jan. 14, 2011 — The Internal Revenue Service opened its 21st season of electronic filing today with a reminder to taxpayers that e-file remains the best way to get fast refunds and ensure accurate tax returns, particularly following several tax law changes in December.

IR-2011-3, Jan. 13, 2011 — Most tax exempt organizations that had receipts of $50,000 or less during 2010 can file the e-Postcard instead of the standard Form 990, up from $25,000 in prior years.

IR-2011-2, Jan. 5, 2011 — National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson released her annual report to Congress.

IR-2011-1, Jan. 4, 2011 — The IRS opened the 2011 tax filing season by announcing that taxpayers have until April 18 to file their returns and reminded taxpayers to e-file as the best way to ensure accurate tax returns and get faster refunds.

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