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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service successfully processed nearly 139 million individual tax returns and issued more than 90 million refunds during the 2026 filing season despite staffing reductions …
IRS Filing Season Runs Smoothly but Refund Delays Persist, Watchdog Says Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — As sweeping changes to Philadelphia’s business tax rules take effect, the Parker administration has rolled out a new lifeline for small businesses facing unfamiliar and more complex …
Free Tax Help Arrives as Philly Small Businesses Brace for a New Filing Era Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Tax season in 2026 is shaping up to be a rude awakening for thousands of Philadelphia businesses that have never before had to file a city business …
Small Philly Businesses Face a Tax Shock as BIRT Filing Rules Change Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service is rolling out one of the most sweeping tax-season overhauls in years as the 2026 filing season opens later this month, bringing new …
IRS Unleashes New Rules, Trump Accounts, and Tax Cuts for 2026 Filing Season Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service announced two major updates last week, extending tax relief for farmers and ranchers impacted by drought and launching a plan to phase out …
IRS Expands Drought Relief for Farmers, Moves to End Paper Refund Checks Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service is encouraging taxpayers who requested an extension to file their 2024 federal tax returns as soon as possible, rather than wait until the …
IRS Urges Taxpayers to File Now, Highlights Free Filing Options Before Fall Rush Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — James J. Sirleaf, 65, of Darby, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty Wednesday, May 14, to running a multi-year scheme that defrauded the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) of over $219,000. …
Darby Tax Preparer Admits to Multi-Year Tax Fraud Scheme Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is reminding taxpayers who missed the April 15 filing deadline to submit their tax returns promptly to limit penalties and interest on …
IRS Urges Late Tax Filers to Submit Returns to Minimize Penalties Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — With the April 15, 2025, deadline to file 2024 personal income tax returns fast approaching, the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue is urging residents to take full advantage …
Can You Claim Pennsylvania’s Expanded Tax Credit and Save Big for Your Family? Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — With the 2025 tax filing season officially underway, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is urging taxpayers to utilize the extensive suite of online tools and services available …
Save Time and Stress: Discover the IRS’s Must-Use Online Tools for a Seamless 2025 Tax Filing Season Read More