News & Updates

Taxpayer Advocacy Panel welcomes 25 new members; calls for new volunteers to apply by April 8 to help shape future of IRS, improve taxpayer rights

IRS reminds holders of foreign bank and financial accounts of April FBAR deadline

Featuring President Biden's $5.8 trillion budget, the state's 53-page "Future of Work Commission" report, the Baker Administration's new “HireNow” grant program and more.

The MassCPAs government affairs team, in collaboration with members of the MassCPAs Governmental Accounting and Auditing Committee, had the opportunity to conduct a written interview with the candidates running for Massachusetts State Auditor.

Letters about third-round of Economic Impact Payments issued; important steps to take for missing payments and corrections

Get an automatic six more months to file; all taxpayers can use IRS Free File to request an extension

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IRS provides revised frequently asked questions on Third-round Economic Impact Payment

IRS reminder to many retirees: April 1 is last day to start taking money out of IRAs and 401(k)s

IRS finalizes frequently asked questions for payment by Indian tribal governments and Alaska native corporations to individuals

IRS has $1.5 billion in refunds for people who have not filed a 2018 federal income tax return; April deadline approaches

For the first time, maximum educator expense deduction rises to $300 in 2022; limit $250 for those filing 2021 tax returns

Featuring the Baker-Polito Administration launching its “HireNow” grant program, Governor Baker touting the roughly $700 million worth of tax breaks offered in his FY23 budget, DOR tax season information and more.

Reasons why some tax refunds filed electronically take longer than 21 days

IRS revises frequently asked questions on 2020 unemployment compensation exclusion

Tax Time Guide: Electronic tax payment and agreement options available to taxpayers who owe

Easy steps to avoid tax return errors that can delay processing or adjust refunds

IRS-CI Highlights

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CI pursues financial crimes like money laundering, terrorist financing, cybercrimes, and sanctions evasion—including investigating and seizing assets of Russian elites