IRS Grants Tax Relief for Hurricane Isabel Victims IR-2003-112 — Relief gives taxpayers in District of Columbia and parts of four states additional time to file and pay certain taxes. IRS and States Announce Partnership to Target Abusive Tax Avoidance Transactions IR-2003-111 — Under partnership agreement, IRS and states will share information on abusive tax avoidance transactions and the taxpayers who participate in them. Change in Interest Rates for the Fourth Quarter of 2003 IR-2003-110 — The interest rates for the calendar quarter beginning October 1, 2003, are one percentage point lower than for the prior quarter. IRS Reminds Businesses of Retirement Plan Deadline IR-2003-109 — Businesses using “off-the-shelf” retirement plans must update their plans by Sept. 30, 2003, to maintain tax benefits. Over-the-Counter Drugs To Be Covered by Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts IR-2003-108 — Although not deductible on tax returns, nonprescription drugs can be paid for through FSAs. IRS Selects Five New Members for Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee IR-2003-107 — Committee serves as a public forum for discussion of electronic tax administration issues. Teachers Should Save Receipts for Educators’ Deduction IR-2003-106 — Up to $250 of out-of-pocket expenses for books and classroom supplies may be claimed. News Release and Fact Sheet Archive News releases and fact sheets from November 2002 forward and an archive of news releases and fact sheets in PDF format back to 1997.
