The IRS “one-time forgiveness” refers to the First-Time Penalty Abatement program, offering relief from certain penalties for compliant taxpayers.

Anyone can fall victim to fraud but the elderly may be particularly vulnerable. In 2024, Americans aged 60-plus reported the ...

The time it takes to receive a federal income tax refund could drag out six weeks and more next year for many people who are bound and determined to receive a paper check in the mail. Beginning next ...

Holiday charity scams target retirees through lookalike organization names, untraceable payment requests, and data broker ...

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue received reports from Wisconsin taxpayers about a text message requesting personal and ...

The IRS will not immediately be impacted by the partial government shutdown that began on Wednesday, Oct. 1. Congressional leaders failed to agree on funding legislation necessary for the U.S.

The Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office is warning residents of a phone scam impersonating sheriff’s office personnel. The scam call references the victim missing jury duty and tries to convince them ...

Millions of people still prefer a paper check for federal income tax refunds. But President Trump signed an executive order to stop paper checks.

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Issuing a paper check costs about 50 cents, according to the Treasury Department. The cost drops down to less than 15 cents per electronic transfer. Tax law experts note that those who could struggle ...

Older taxpayers increasingly targeted by digital fraud schemes; experts urge caution ahead of 2025 tax season. IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / September 24, 2025 / The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) ...