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Interest Rates Remain the Same for the
First Quarter of 2010
IR-2009-107, Nov. 23, 2009 — Interest rates for the quarter
begining Jan. 1, 2010, ramain the same as in the prior
quarter.
IRS Issues Proposed Regulations on
Reporting Requirement for Payment Card and Third-Party
Payment Transactions
IR-2009-106, Nov. 23, 2009 — The IRS issued proposed
regulations under a new statute requiring that, starting
with transactions in calendar year 2011, the gross amount of
payment card and third-party network transactions be
reported annually to participating merchants and the IRS.
Most Businesses May Take Advantage Of
Expanded Loss Carryback Option Under New IRS Procedure
IR-2009-105, Nov. 20, 2009 — Most businesses may use losses
incurred during the economic downturn to reduce income from
prior tax years, under a revenue procedure issued today by
the IRS.
IRS Announces 2010 VITA Grant Recipients
IR-2009-104, Nov. 10, 2009 — The IRS awarded nearly $8
million in matching grants to support its Volunteer Income
Tax Assistance program.
Nov. 18 Webinar for Tax Professionals
Details Benefits of E-File
IR-2009-103, Nov. 10, 2009 — Tax professionals can hear
first hand from their colleagues and e-mail questions to the
Internal Revenue Service about the benefits of IRS e-file
during a free Nov. 18 webinar, “E-file: Building the Case, A
Panel Discussion with Tax Professionals.”
New Members, Chairman Selected for ETAAC
IR-2009-102, Nov. 9, 2009 — The Internal Revenue Service
announced the selection of four new members and a Chairman
for the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC).
The Treasury Department and the IRS Commissioner have
approved the new members to serve a three-year term
beginning October 2009 and ending October 2012.
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Tax Benefits for Education: Information
Center
There is a variety of tax breaks available to assist with
the expense of higher education.
Recovery Rebate Credit Information Center
Information on the Recovery Rebate Credit.
Tax Relief in Disaster Situations
Tax relief provisions for disaster situations.
Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit
Feb. 2008 — Information on hybrid cars, including the
certified car models and the amount of the tax credit or
deduction for each. Frequently updated.
The “What Ifs” of an Economic Downturn
Here are some “What if” scenarios and the possible tax
impact.
2008 Enforcement Statistics
IRS Strategic Plan, Fiscal Years
2009-2013
The plan outlines how the IRS will improve service to
taxpayers and enforcement of the law over the next five
years.
Compliance & Enforcement News
A collection of recent news releases, statements and other
items related to IRS compliance and enforcement efforts.
Commissioner's Comments, Statements and
Remarks
Various topics including tax administration, the IRS budget
and tax shelters.
Voluntary Disclosure
Taxpayers with unreported income may apply for a voluntary
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