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5/31/2023

TAS Tax Tip: Use Caution When Using Tax Advice or Tax Return Preparers Found on ...

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5/31/2023

Tax Pros: Join National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins at the 2023 IRS Nation...

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2/27/2023

TAS Tax Tip: The IRS Extends Disaster Relief to Victims of January and February ...

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2/24/2023

TAS Tax Tip: Small Business Filing and Recordkeeping Requirements

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12/29/2022

TAS Tax Tip: TAS shares tips to help taxpayers prepare tax returns without issue...

Tax Professionals

11/14/2022

Tax Pros: Renew your PTIN by Dec. 31, 2022

If you prepare or help prepare federal tax returns for compensation, you must have a valid Preparer ...

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10/28/2022

TAS Tax Tip: File Your 2021 Tax Return to Claim Certain Credits Before Time Runs...

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10/27/2022

TAS Tax Tip: Tax resources for individuals filing a federal income tax return fo...

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10/26/2022

TAS Tax Tip: Did IRS adjust your charitable contribution deduction?