On the 10th Anniversary of EITC Awareness Day: IRS Alerts Workers of Significant Tax Benefit IR-2016-11, January 29, 2016 — The IRS joins partners across the country in promoting the Earned Income Tax Credit on EITC Awareness Day, Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, a nationwide effort to alert millions of low and moderate-income workers who may be missing out on this significant tax credit. IRS Issues Nine Out of 10 Refunds in Less than 21 Days IR-2016-10, Jan. 28, 2016 — The IRS today reminded taxpayers that it issues 90 percent of refunds in less than 21 days and that the best way to check on their refund is through the “Where’s My Refund?” tool at IRS.gov or the IRS2Go phone app. IRS Provides Tax Relief to Missouri Storm Victims; Tax Deadline Extended to May 16 IR-2016-9, January 22, 2016 — Missouri storm victims will have until May 16, 2016 to file their returns and pay any taxes due, the Internal Revenue Service announced today. IRS Selects New Advisory Council Members IR-2016-8, January 22, 2016 — The IRS today announced the selection of five new members to the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council, which provides an organized public forum for IRS officials and representatives of the public to discuss key tax administration issues. IRS Announces Six New Members for Information Reporting Program Advisory Committee IR-2016-7, January 21, 2016 — The IRS today announced the selection of six new members for IRPAC. IRS Free File Launches Today; Offers More Free Federal and Free State Tax Software Options IR-2016-06, Jan. 15, 2016 — IRS and Free File Alliance launch Free File today; about 70 percent of taxpayers are eligible to use the free tax software. IRS Ready to Start 2016 Tax Season; Encourages use of IRS.gov and e-File; Works with States, Industry on Identity Theft Refund Fraud IR-2016-05, Jan. 14, 2016 — Individuals can begin filing their tax returns on Jan. 19. Identity Theft Video Series Available Special Series to Help Taxpayers Avoid Pitfalls and Stay Safe Online IR-2016-04, January 11, 2016 — In coordination with the state revenue departments and the tax industry, the IRS today released the first in a series of YouTube videos that provide people with tips for protecting their tax and financial data. Help for International Taxpayers Begins on IRS.gov; Six YouTube Videos Now Available to Assist IR-2016-03, Jan. 7, 2016 — The IRS reminds U.S. taxpayers living abroad and other international taxpayers that IRS.gov is the best starting place for getting answers to their important tax questions. Six new YouTube videos on common issues affecting international taxpayers are also available. IRS Provides Tax Relief to Mississippi Storm Victims; Tax Deadline Extended to May 16 IR-2016-2, January 7, 2016 — Mississippi storm victims will have until May 16, 2016 to file their returns and pay any taxes due, the Internal Revenue Service announced today. All workers assisting the relief activities who are affiliated with a recognized government or philanthropic organization also qualify for relief. News release and fact sheet archive Find previous year news releases and fact sheets from 1997 through last month.
