IRS News Prepare for Hurricanes by Safeguarding Tax Records
AUGUSTA, MAINE -- With the 2009 hurricane season now underway, the Internal Revenue Service encourages individuals and businesses to safeguard themselves by taking a few simple steps.
Jun 26, 2009 - 11:42:00 AM
IRS News IRS Launches Tax Return Preparer Review; Recommendations to Improve Compliance Expected by Year End
AUGUSTA, MAINE -- IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman announced that by the end of 2009, he will propose a comprehensive set of recommendations to help the Internal Revenue Service better leverage the tax return preparer community with the twin goals of increasing taxpayer compliance and ensuring uniform and high ethical standards of conduct for tax preparers.
Jun 8, 2009 - 12:02:34 PM
IRS News IRS Offers Summer Tax Tips
AUGUSTA, MAINE -- Before you start a summer job, take a vacation – or a "staycation" – or send the kids off to camp, the Internal Revenue Service wants you to know that certain summertime activities may qualify you for tax breaks. The IRS also advises that you can avoid problems at tax time by addressing certain issues now.
Jun 2, 2009 - 12:14:52 PM
IRS News IRS Reminds Small Tax-Exempt Organizations to File e-Postcards
AUGUSTA, MAINE -- The Internal Revenue Service today reminded many small tax-exempt organizations to file their annual electronic informational return with the IRS by the May 15 deadline.
May 7, 2009 - 10:22:44 AM
IRS News IRS Tips for After April 15
AUGUSTA, MAINE -- Tax day has come and gone for most people, but your dealings with taxes may not be done. IRS spokesperson Peggy Riley offers these tips for handling some typical after-tax-day issues.
Apr 28, 2009 - 10:53:45 AM
IRS News Special Tax Break Available for New Car Purchases This Year
AUGUSTA, MAINE -- The Internal Revenue Service announced today that taxpayers who buy a new passenger vehicle this year may be entitled to deduct state and local sales and excise taxes paid on the purchase on their 2009 tax returns next year.
Apr 1, 2009 - 10:28:24 PM
IRS News 2008 IRS Filing Season Statistics
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Individual taxpayers e-filed almost 90 million tax returns during 2008, an increase of more than 12 percent over the prior year. Of the 155 million tax returns filed, about 58 percent were filed electronically.
Nov 13, 2008 - 7:37:56 PM
IRS News Payment Options Available for Those Who Can't Pay in Full
AUGUSTA -- The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers who owe but can't pay in full that several options are available to help them meet their tax obligations and save money by the April 15 filing deadline.
Apr 12, 2008 - 9:43:22 PM
IRS News IRS Urges Taxpayers To e-file Extension Requests By April 15 Filing Deadline; 43,000 Expected in Maine
AUGUSTA - The Internal Revenue Service yesterday urged taxpayers who need additional time to complete their tax returns to submit their requests for an automatic extension electronically by April 15. E-filing a request for an extension is convenient, safe and secure, and taxpayers receive confirmation to keep with their records.
Apr 4, 2008 - 10:40:56 AM
IRS News Seven Tax Tips for Busy Mainers
AUGUSTA -- With the April 15 tax deadline two weeks away, here's seven tips for busy Mainers from the Internal Revenue Service.
Apr 2, 2008 - 11:59:22 AM
IRS News IRS Has $4 Million for Maine Taxpayers Who Have Not Filed a 2004 Tax Return
AUGUSTA -- Unclaimed refunds totaling approximately $4 million are awaiting about 4,700 Maine taxpayers who failed to file a federal income tax return for 2004, the Internal Revenue Service announced today. However, to collect the money, a return for 2004 must be filed with an IRS office no later than Tuesday, April 15, 2008.
Mar 24, 2008 - 10:16:51 AM
IRS News IRS Busts Myths About Stimulus Payments
AUGUSTA -- The Internal Revenue Service moved to set the record straight on several issues surrounding the administration of the 2008 economic stimulus payments. Approximately 130 million taxpayers will receive a payment of at least $300 beginning in May 2008.
Mar 1, 2008 - 10:46:40 PM
IRS News IRS Partners Host Free Tax Help for Low-Income, Elderly Taxpayers
PORTSMOUTH, NH -- Nearly 12,000 free tax preparation sites will be open nationwide this year as the Internal Revenue Service continues to expand its partnerships with nonprofit and community organizations performing vital tax preparation services for low-income and elderly taxpayers.
Feb 20, 2008 - 11:38:51 AM
IRS News York, Maine Resident Selected for Taxpayer Advocacy Panel
YORK -- A Maine man was recently selected by the Treasury Department to serve on the nationwide Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP), a Federal Advisory Committee charged with providing direct taxpayer input to the IRS. Panel members listen to taxpayers, identify issues and make suggestions for improving IRS service and customer satisfaction.
Jan 25, 2008 - 9:52:21 PM
IRS News Certain Payments to Disabled Veterans Ruled Tax-Free; Some May Be Due Refunds
AUGUSTA -- Payments under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) program are no longer taxable and disabled veterans who paid tax on these benefits in the past three years can now claim refunds, the Internal Revenue Service said today.
Dec 14, 2007 - 11:17:00 PM
IRS News IRS Reminds Charities and Churches of Political Activity Ban
AUGUSTA -- The Internal Revenue Service today reminded section 501(c)(3) organizations, including charities and churches that federal law prohibits them from becoming directly or indirectly involved in campaigns of political candidates.
Nov 24, 2007 - 9:38:05 PM
IRS News IRS and State of Maine to Share Employment Tax Examination Results
AUGUSTA -- Officials from the Internal Revenue Service and more than two dozen state workforce agencies, including Maine, today announced they have entered into agreements to share the results of employment tax examinations.
Nov 6, 2007 - 6:55:45 PM
IRS News IRS Seeks Applications for TE/GE Advisory Committee
AUGUSTA -- The Internal Revenue Service is seeking applications for vacancies on the Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt and Government Entities (ACT). The committee provides a venue for public input into critical tax administration areas.
Nov 2, 2007 - 9:02:30 PM
IRS News New Rule Will Not Affect Teacher Salaries in Upcoming School Year
AUGUSTA -- Moving to clear up confusion about a recent tax law change, the Internal Revenue Service today reassured teachers and other school employees that new deferred-compensation rules will not affect the way their pay is taxed during the upcoming school year.
Aug 10, 2007 - 10:44:45 AM
