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You can withdraw incorrect ERC claims if you haven’t received the money

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Updates on credits and deductions under the Inflation Reduction Act

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IRS offers options to file your taxes for free.

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IRS offers options to file your taxes for free.

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Special updates and news for 2025

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You can withdraw incorrect ERC claims if you haven’t received the money

Employee Retention Credit

You can withdraw incorrect ERC claims if you haven’t received the money

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Find the latest information on trending scams and schemes

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New IRS forms make completing, filing and processing forms easier and more accurate.

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New IRS forms make completing, filing and processing forms easier and more accurate.

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Updates on credits and deductions under the Inflation Reduction Act

Clean energy credits and deductions

Updates on credits and deductions under the Inflation Reduction Act

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IRS offers options to file your taxes for free.

File for free

IRS offers options to file your taxes for free.

Learn how to file for free
Information on recent tax relief for taxpayers affected by disasters

Disaster relief

Information on recent tax relief for taxpayers affected by disasters

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Information and resources for small businesses

Small Business Week

Information and resources for small businesses

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Special updates and news for 2025

Tax updates and news

Special updates and news for 2025

Read the latest developments
You can withdraw incorrect ERC claims if you haven’t received the money

Employee Retention Credit

You can withdraw incorrect ERC claims if you haven’t received the money

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Find the latest information on trending scams and schemes

Scams and schemes alerts

Find the latest information on trending scams and schemes

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New IRS forms make completing, filing and processing forms easier and more accurate.

Mobile-friendly forms available

New IRS forms make completing, filing and processing forms easier and more accurate.

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Updates on credits and deductions under the Inflation Reduction Act

Clean energy credits and deductions

Updates on credits and deductions under the Inflation Reduction Act

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