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IRS Software Glitch Delays Some Tax Refunds

The Internal Revenue Service's new software system for handling electronic tax returns has experienced problems during the tax filing season, angering some taxpayers whose refunds have been delayed.

Controls Too Weak over IRS Undercover Agents

The Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigation division needs to strengthen its controls over the undercover operations used to detect and probe criminal tax activities, according to a new government report.

IRS Opens Registration for Tax Forums

The Internal Revenue Service’s National Tax Forums are now open for registration.

IRS Updates Status of Tax Refund Delays

The Internal Revenue Service is providing an update on the status of the tax refund delays that plagued the agency this season.

IRS Warns of New Emerging Tax Scam

The Internal Revenue Service is warning senior citizens, working families, church members and other potential victims to beware of an emerging tax scam that tempts them into filing fraudulent tax returns claiming bogus refunds.

Changes Proposed for Engagement Team Ethics

The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants has released for public exposure proposed changes to the definition of “engagement team” in the IESBA Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants.

IRS Probe of Tax-Exempt Political Groups Questioned

The Internal Revenue Service is facing renewed pressure over its reluctance to grant tax-exempt status to political fundraising and advocacy organizations, particularly Tea Party-affiliated groups.