A complete list of news releases issued by the IRS in 2020 regarding coronavirus (COVID-19) tax relief and Economic Impact Payments for quick reference by the media and tax professionals. IR-2020-280, Treasury and IRS begin delivering second round of Economic Impact Payments to millions of Americans IR-2020-278, Year-end reminder: Expanded tax benefits help individuals and businesses give to charity during 2020 IR-2020-272, Get Ready for Taxes: What’s new and what to consider when filing in 2021 IR-2020-271, National Tax Security Awareness Week, Day 5: Security Summit alerts tax professionals to potential telework scams during COVID-19, urges all practitioners to use multi-factor authentication IR-2020-264, Special $300 tax deduction helps most people give to charity this year – even if they don’t itemize IR-2020-260, Register by Nov. 21 to get an Economic Impact Payment; same deadline for federal beneficiaries to get missed $500 per child payments IR-2020-259, Security Summit partners announce National Tax Security Awareness Week dates; urge increased security measures as fraudsters exploit COVID-19 concerns IR-2020-257, Nov. 21 deadline nears to register online for Economic Impact Payment; Some people can claim special credit next tax filing season IR-2020-256, Get Ready for Taxes: Get ready now to file 2020 federal income tax returns IR-2020-255, IRS Criminal Investigation releases Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Report; identifies $2.3 billion in tax fraud IR-2020-253, IRS reminder to non-filers: Nov. 10 is ‘National EIP Registration Day;’ Community partners can help people sign up for Economic Impact Payment IR-2020-250, Many college students may still qualify for an Economic Impact Payment; review the guidelines and register by Nov. 21 at IRS.gov IR-2020-249, Security Summit partners warn taxpayers of new COVID-related text scam IR-2020-248, IRS makes it easier to set up payment agreements; offers other relief to taxpayers struggling with tax debts IR-2020-242, To help non-filers, IRS sets Nov. 10 as ‘National EIP Registration Day;’ Register at IRS.gov for Economic Impact Payment IR-2020-232, IRS: Check tax withholdings now as the last quarter of 2020 begins IR-2020-230, IRS Free File marks record increase; available through Oct. 15 IR-2020-229, IRS extends Economic Impact Payment deadline to Nov. 21 to help non-filers IR-2020-218, IRS highlights online resources during Small Business Week; many resources available in multiple languages IR-2020-214, IRS releases state-by-state breakdown of nearly 9 million non-filers who will be mailed letters about Economic Impact Payments IR-2020-213, IRS reminds taxpayers who filed an extension that the Oct. 15 due date approaches IR-2020-212, IRS reminds taxpayers and practitioners of expedited letter ruling procedures IR-2020-206, IRS adds six more forms to list that can be signed digitally; 16 now available IR-2020-203, IRS to mail special letter to estimated 9 million non-filers, urging them to claim Economic Impact Payment by Oct. 15 at IRS.gov IR-2020-195, Guidance issued to implement Presidential Memorandum deferring certain employee Social Security tax withholding IR-2020-194, IRS approves temporary use of e-signatures for certain forms IR-2020-192, IRS: 50,000 spouses to get catch-up Economic Impact Payments IR-2020-187, IRS: Deadline to return distributions to retirement accounts is Aug. 31 IR-2020-185, IRS: Unemployment compensation is taxable; have tax withheld now and avoid a tax-time surprise IR-2020-180, IRS takes new steps to ensure people with children receive $500 Economic Impact Payments IR-2020-173, IRS grants additional relief for rehabilitation credit deadlines IR-2020-172, IRS: New law provides relief for eligible taxpayers who need funds from IRAs and other retirement plans IR-2020-169, IRS provides guidance on recapturing excess employment tax credits IR-2020-162, IRS: Seniors, retirees not required to take distributions from retirement accounts this year under new law IR-2020-158, IRS is sending letters to those experiencing a delay with advance payment of employer credits IR-2020-156, IRS provides additional relief for tax-exempt hospitals: Deadline for completing certain needs assessment requirements moved to Dec. 31 IR-2020-154, IRS reminder: File and pay 2019 business taxes by July 15; 2020 estimated tax also due IR-2020-153, IRS reminder: Taxpayers can get an extension to Oct. 15 to file taxes IR-2020-150, IRS gives tips on filing, paying electronically and checking refunds online; 2019 tax returns and payments due July 15 IR-2020-148, IRS provides last-minute tips for last-minute filers IR-2020-145, IRS.gov has answers about filing, paying and July 15 due date IR-2020-144, Treasury, IRS issue guidance on reporting qualified sick and family leave wages paid IR-2020-142, Taxpayers need to resume payments by July 15 IR-20-140, IRS reminds members of the U.S. Armed Forces of special tax breaks, helpful resources as the July 15 tax deadline approaches IR-2020-138, Treasury Department and IRS issue guidance for consolidated groups regarding net operating losses IR-2020-136, IRS provides tax relief for the low-income housing credit and bonds for qualified residential rental projects IR-2020-135, IRS unclaimed refunds of $1.5 billion waiting for tax year 2016; taxpayers face July 15 deadline IR-2020-134, Taxpayers should file by July 15 tax deadline; automatic extension to Oct. 15 available IR-2020-131, IRS: July 15 tax payment deadline approaching; plan on scheduling multiple payments now IR-2020-127, IRS announces rollover relief for required minimum distributions from retirement accounts that were waived under the CARES Act IR-2020-126, IRS extends July 15, other upcoming deadlines for tornado victims in parts of the South; provides other relief IR-2020-124, Relief for taxpayers affected by COVID-19 who take distributions or loans from retirement plans IR-2020-122, IRS outlines changes to health care spending available under CARES Act IR-2020-121, IRS alert: Economic Impact Payments belong to recipient, not nursing homes or care facilities IR-2020-120, Treasury, IRS provide tax relief to investors and businesses affected by COVID-19 in new markets tax credit transactions IR-2020-119, IRS provides guidance on employer leave-based donation programs that aid victims of the COVID-19 pandemic IR-2020-118, IRS reminder: File now, choose direct deposit or schedule tax payments electronically before the July 15 deadline IR-2020-117, IRS reminder: Deadline postponed to July 15 for those who pay estimated taxes IR-2020-115, IRS warns against COVID-19 fraud; other financial schemes IR-2020-114, IRS provides answers about Coronavirus related tax relief for Qualified Opportunity Funds and investors IR-2020-111, 159 million Economic Impact Payments processed; Low-income people and others who aren’t required to file tax returns can quickly register for payment with IRS Non-Filers tool IR-2020-110, IRS provides relief to retirement plan participants to sign elections remotely IR-2020-109, IRS reminder: June 15 tax deadline postponed to July 15 for taxpayers who live and work abroad IR-2020-106, Treasury, IRS provide safe harbor for taxpayers that develop renewable energy projects IR-2020-105, Economic Impact Payments being sent by prepaid debit cards, arrive in plain envelope; IRS.gov answers frequently asked questions IR-2020-101, Treasury, IRS release latest state-by-state Economic Impact Payment figures for May 22, 2020 IR-2020-99, IRS.gov helps taxpayers get tax information they need; find tools for filing, paying, checking accounts and answering questions Treasury News Release: Treasury is Delivering Millions of Economic Impact Payments by Prepaid Debit Card IR-2020-97, IRS adds phone operators to answer Economic Impact Payment questions IR-2020-96, IRS expands partner materials for Economic Impact Payments; continues sweeping effort to share details in multiple languages IR-2020-95, IRS provides tax relief through increased flexibility for taxpayers in section 125 cafeteria plans IR-2020-93, Why the Economic Impact Payment amount could be different than anticipated IR-2020-92, Act by Wednesday for chance to get quicker Economic Impact Payment; timeline for payments continues to accelerate IR-2020-91, Treasury, IRS release latest state-by-state Economic Impact Payment figures IR-2020-89, IRS: Three new credits are available to many businesses hit by COVID-19 IR-2020-87, IRS retools Settlement Days program in response to COVID-19 pandemic; allows unrepresented taxpayers to settle their cases virtually and reach finality IR-2020-86, VA, SSI recipients with eligible children need to act by Tuesday, May 5 to quickly add money to their automatic Economic Impact Payment; ‘Plus $500 Push’ continues IR-2020-85, Economic Impact Payments continue to be sent, check IRS.gov for answers to common questions IR-2020-83, Use IRS Non-Filers: Enter Payment Info Here tool to get Economic Impact Payment; many low-income, homeless qualify IR-2020-82, IRS enhances Get My Payment online application to help taxpayers IR-2020-81, VA, SSI recipients with eligible children need to act by May 5 to quickly add money to their automatic Economic Impact Payment; ‘Plus $500 Push’ continues IR-2020-80, Treasury, IRS deliver 89.5 million Economic Impact Payments in first three weeks, release state-by-state Economic Impact Payment figures (Updated: April 28, 2020) IR-2020-77, Treasury, IRS announce cross-border tax guidance related to travel disruptions arising from the COVID-19 emergency IR-2020-76, SSA, RRB recipients with eligible children need to act by Wednesday to quickly add money to their automatic Economic Impact Payment; IRS asks for help in the "Plus $500 Push" IR-2020-75, Veterans Affairs recipients will receive automatic Economic Impact Payments; Step follows work between Treasury, IRS, VA IR-2020-74, IRS: Free File use soars; taxpayers still have time to do their taxes for free IR-2020-73, Supplemental Security Income recipients will receive automatic Economic Impact Payments; step follows work between Treasury, IRS, Social Security Administration IR-2020-72, Treasury, IRS unveil online application to help with Economic Impact Payments IR-2020-71, IRS, Security Summit partners warn tax professionals on scams, urge additional security measures to protect taxpayer data IR-2020-70, REMINDER: Schedule and pay federal taxes electronically due by July 15; only a few hours remaining for taxpayers to reschedule payments set for April 15 IR-2020-69, Treasury, IRS launch new tool to help non-filers register for Economic Impact Payments IR-2020-68, IRS urges taxpayers to use electronic options; outlines online assistance IR-2020-67, IRS provides guidance under the CARES Act to taxpayers with net operating losses IR-2020-66, To help taxpayers, the Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service announced today that Notice 2020-23 extends additional key tax deadlines for individuals and businesses IR-2020-65, Follow IRS on social media, sign up for e-news subscriptions for urgent updates on COVID-19, scams and economic impact payment information IR-2020-64, IRS issues warning about coronavirus-related scams; watch out for schemes tied to economic impact payments Treasury News Release: Social Security recipients will automatically receive Economic Impact Payments IR 2020-62, IRS: Employee Retention Credit available for many businesses financially impacted by COVID-19 IR 2020-61, Economic impact payments: What you need to know IR-2020-59, IRS unveils new People First Initiative; COVID-19 effort temporarily adjusts, suspends key compliance program IR-2020-58, Tax Day now July 15: Treasury, IRS extend filing deadline and federal tax payments regardless of amount IR-2020-57, Treasury, IRS and Labor announce plan to implement coronavirus-related paid leave for workers and tax credits for small and midsize businesses to swiftly recover the cost of providing Coronavirus-related leave Treasury News Release: Treasury and IRS issue guidance on deferring tax payments due to COVID-19 outbreak IR-2020-54, IRS: High-deductible health plans can cover coronavirus costs
