Inmates got coronavirus relief checks, and IRS wants them back
Hundreds of thousands of dollars in coronavirus relief payments have been sent to people behind bars across the United States, and now the IRS is asking state officials to help claw back the cash that the federal tax agency says was mistakenly sent.
Mnuchin opens door to delaying tax filing deadline again. Who would benefit?
By extending the deadline, the federal government allowed individuals and businesses to hold onto their cash longer as they deal with the fallout from the outbreak of the virus.
IRS permits more Americans to tap retirement accounts without penalty
On Friday the agency expanded the eligibility terms of the policy – a part of the CARES Act.
IRS bought cellphone location data in attempt to track tax criminals: Report
The anonymized information did not help the agency locate any offenders.
IRS tells nursing homes they can’t take seniors' stimulus checks
The government previously threatened enforcement action against care facilities that seize payments.
H&R Block to change IRS relationship, free tax filing offerings
The company will end a partnership with the government to offer free tax filing services.
Got your stimulus check but not your tax refund? IRS says to expect delays
The agency is urging people not to file paper returns, if possible.
Haven’t received your coronavirus stimulus check? IRS says some Americans need to take action
The money can be substantial, particularly for low-income individuals who qualify for the maximum one-time payment of $1,200.
IRS stimulus check: Wrong amount? Here’s a fix
The IRS has delivered nearly 160 million economic impact payments worth more than $267 billion.
IRS cheated out of tens of billions of dollars by high-income non-filers, report finds
The tax agency has been combating both a decline in staffing and resources.
Coronavirus stimulus prepaid cards mailed in plain envelopes are not junk mail, IRS cautions
“Please do not throw it away,” government pleads.
What is tax evasion?
Someone convicted of felonious tax evasion faces as many as five years in prison and a fine of up to $100,000.
Still waiting on your coronavirus stimulus check? You can now call the IRS for updates
So far, the IRS has delivered 140 million much-awaited payments worth an estimated $200 billion.
Coronavirus means employers can let workers make changes to health insurance plans, IRS says
Normally, employees cannot switch health insurance plans in the middle of the year unless they experience a major life change.
IRS says employers can allow mid-year changes to dependent-care accounts
When employees incur the expense, they're reimbursed from the account - meaning they never owe tax on that money.
Waiting for coronavirus stimulus check? Direct deposit information is due by noon today, IRS says
If taxpayers don't provide their direct deposit information by noon on May 13, they'll have to wait to receive their payment by mail.
Dead taxpayers got coronavirus relief checks. Can survivors keep them?
Some of the more than 130 million economic impact payments that went out to taxpayers as part of the $2.2 trillion economic relief package were sent to dead people.
Mnuchin backs IRS on coronavirus PPP loan tax break denial, ‘basically tax 101’
The decision has received pushback from lawmakers, who have said it is not what Congress intended when crafting the legislation.
Coronavirus stimulus cash sent to ineligible foreign workers who can’t return it
There is no process for nonresident aliens to return the checks at the moment.
Some $500 coronavirus stimulus checks for kids may not arrive until next year, IRS says
Most should receive the $1,200 payment this year, but may have to file their 2020 tax return to receive the extra $500