News Releases for September 2008

IR-2008-110, Sept. 25, 2008 — As a result of the Industry Issue Resolution (IIR) program, the IRS will issue guidance regarding technical terminations of certain publicly traded partnerships.

IR-2008-109, Sept. 23, 2008 — The Oct. 15 deadline to file a 2007 income tax return and to receive an economic stimulus payment this year is fast approaching.

IR-2008-108, Sept. 18, 2008 — Louisiana taxpayers who were adversely affected by Hurricane Ikequalify for tax relief from the IRS, including the postponement of tax filing and payment deadlines until Jan. 5, 2009.

IR-2008-107, Sept. 18, 2008 — Texas taxpayers who were adversely affected by Hurricane Ikequalify for tax relief from the Internal Revenue Service, including the postponement of tax filing and payment deadlines until Jan. 5, 2009.

IR-2008-106, Sept. 16, 2008 — A new tax credit is available for first-time homebuyers.

IR-2008-105, Sept. 12, 2008 — Taxpayers and tax preparers affected in coming days by Hurricane Ike will have an extra seven days to file corporate tax returns and third-quarter estimated taxes otherwise due on Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, the Internal Revenue Service announced today.

IR-2008-104, Sept. 11, 2008 — The IRS announced that it has reached a settlement with Arnold & Porter LLP, which has paid a civil tax shelter promoter penalty.

IR-2008-103, Sept. 9, 2008 — People who are awaiting an economic stimulus payment or who have yet to file can avoid common errors that may delay their payment. They also can use the IRS Web site to answer most common questions.

IR-2008-102, Sept. 8, 2008 — The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department today issued new regulations that will streamline the approval process for organizations seeking tax-exempt status as publicly supported charities.

IR-2008-101, Sept. 4, 2008 — The Internal Revenue Service today announced that it has met its goal of hiring at least 1,000 military veterans this fiscal year, and the agency will continue to focus its recruitment efforts toward this important group.

IR-2008-100, Sept. 3, 2008 — Affected taxpayers have until Jan. 5, 2009, to fulfill certain tax obligations.

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