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Understanding the taxpayer’s right to quality service

It’s important for all taxpayers to know their rights in case they need to work with the agency on a tax matter. The Taxpayer Bill of Rights, lists and defines 10 fundamental rights of every taxpayer. Included on that list is the Right to Quality Service: Taxpayers have the right to: Receive prompt, courteous, and …

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IRS extends tax relief for employer leave-based donation programs that aid victims of the COVID-19 pandemic

The Internal Revenue Service today extended the tax relief provided in Notice 2020-46 for calendar year 2021 for employers whose employees forgo sick, vacation or personal leave because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Notice 2021-42 provides that cash payments employers make to charitable organizations that provide relief to victims of the COVID-19 pandemic in exchange for …

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Taxes on hobby income

Many people are engaged in hobby activities that are also a source of income. For example, some people started selling handmade items during the pandemic. These people must report this income on their tax return. A hobby is any activity that a person pursues because they enjoy it and with no intention of making a profit. …

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National Taxpayer Advocate assesses tax filing season and identifies areas for IRS improvement in mid-year report to Congress

National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins today released her statutorily mandated mid-year report to Congress. The report presents an assessment of the 2021 filing season, identifies key objectives the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) will pursue during the upcoming fiscal year, and contains the IRS’s responses to each of the 73 administrative recommendations the Advocate made …

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