IRS offers products in languages other than English

www.irs.gov The IRS is offering tax forms and publications in other languages to help taxpayers who need translated materials and is committed to providing web-accessible tax information for all taxpayers. IRS.gov is the official site for federal tax information with...

Protect Yourself from Identity Theft

www.irs.gov Identity theft happens when someone uses your personal information, such as your name, Social Security number or other identifying information without your permission to commit fraud or other crimes. When it comes to federal taxes, you may not be aware you...

Charitable contributions may help lower your tax bill

www.irs.gov If you made charitable contributions to a qualified organization, it may help lower your tax bill.Here are some tips to help ensure your contributions pay off on your tax return. To get a tax deduction, you must give to a qualified organization. You cannot...

Standard Mileage Rates up a penny from 2012

www.irs.gov The Internal Revenue Service today issued the 2013 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. Beginning on Jan. 1, 2013, the standard mileage rates...

IRS Issues Guidance for Flexible Spending Account Plans

www.irs.gov Starting Jan. 1, 2013, Flexible Spending Accounts, or FSAs, will have annual limits of $2,500per year. Going forward, the limit will rise annually based on the rate of inflation.FSAs allow workers to put aside money from their paycheck for health care...