Tax professionals: Choose from 45 timely seminars at the 2023 Nationwide Tax Forums, earn up to 18 continuing education credits during historic period for the tax community IR-2023-109, May 31, 2023 — The IRS today released the seminar lineup for the 2023 IRS Nationwide Tax Forums, providing tax professionals with multiple opportunities to learn more about changes to tax law and IRS transformation efforts. During three-day sessions in five cities, the tax forums will cover an ambitious program during a historic time for the tax community. IRS provides additional guidance for advanced energy projects IR-2023-108, May 31, 2023 — The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued Notice 2023-44 to provide more details for applicants seeking section 48C credit allocations in the qualifying advanced energy project credit allocation program under the Inflation Reduction Act. Treasury and IRS provide proposed rules on energy projects for low-income communities IR-2023-107, May 31, 2023 — The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued proposed regulations for applicants investing in certain solar and wind powered electricity generation facilities. IRS reminds U.S. taxpayers living and working abroad to file their 2022 tax return by June 15 IR-2023-106, May 30, 2023 — The IRS today reminded American taxpayers living and working outside the U.S. to file their 2022 federal income tax return by Thursday, June 15. This deadline applies to both U.S. citizens and resident aliens abroad, including those with dual citizenship. IRS alerts businesses, tax-exempt groups of warning signs for misleading Employee Retention scams; simple steps can avoid improperly filing claims IR-2023-105, May 25, 2023 — As aggressive marketing continues; the IRS today renewed an alert for businesses to watch out for tell-tale signs of misleading claims involving the Employee Retention Credit. Interest rates remain the same for the third quarter of 2023 IR-2023-104, May 22, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service today announced that interest rates will remain the same for the calendar quarter beginning July 1, 2023. IRS submits Direct File report to Congress; Treasury Department directs pilot to evaluate key issues IR-2023-103, May 16, 2023 — The IRS submitted a report today to Congress evaluating a Direct File option for taxpayers and is taking steps to begin a pilot project for the 2024 filing season following a directive from the Treasury Department. IRS provides initial guidance for the domestic content bonus credit IR-2023-102, May 12, 2023 — The Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued Notice 2023-38 for owners of green energy projects, such as wind, solar and energy storage technologies. Improving nationwide access to IRS Appeals; public input wanted IR-2023-101, May 11, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service Independent Office of Appeals today invited public input on how best to improve access to Appeals for taxpayers who do not live near an Appeals office. IRS offers tips on preparedness and how to protect personal information during natural disasters IR-2023-100, May 10, 2023 — In recognition of National Hurricane Preparedness Week and National Wildfire Awareness month, the Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers to protect important tax and financial information as part of a complete emergency preparedness plan. Now open: 2024 Low Income Taxpayer Clinic grant application IR-2023-99, May 9, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service today announced it will accept applications for Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) matching grants from all qualified organizations. The application period will run from May 8, 2023, to June 26, 2023. The funding and the period of performance for the grant will be Jan. 1, 2024, to Dec. 31, 2024. IRS offers special Saturday face-to-face help May 13 at many Taxpayer Assistance Centers; people don’t need an appointment for special day IR-2023-98, May 8, 2023 — Although the tax filing deadline has passed, some taxpayers may still need help with a tax concern or have questions about an IRS notice. To help, the IRS is opening many IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TACs) across the nation during a special Saturday opening from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 13. IRS: Going green could help taxpayers qualify for expanded home energy tax credits IR-2023-97, May 4, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that making certain energy efficient updates to their homes could qualify them for home energy tax credits. National Small Business Week: IRS.gov offers A-Z resources for small businesses IR-2023-96, May 3, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged small businesses to take advantage of the numerous resources available on IRS.gov. As part of National Small Business Week April 30 to May 6, the IRS is highlighting tax benefits and resources to help small businesses. National Small Business Week advice from the IRS: Plan now to take advantage of new and existing tax benefits, prepare for reporting changes IR-2023-95, May 2, 2023 — The IRS today urged business taxpayers to begin planning now to take advantage of tax-saving opportunities and get ready for reporting changes that take effect in 2023. IRS: Florida storm victims qualify for tax relief; April 18 deadline, other dates extended to Aug. 15 IR-2023-94, May 2, 2023 — Florida storm victims now have until Aug. 15, 2023, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, the Internal Revenue Service announced today. News release and fact sheet archive Find previous year news releases and fact sheets from 1997 through last month.
