A trio of Democrats on Capitol Hill think that the IRS requirements for identity verification in the Direct File program “created serious access barriers” to filing taxes using the service. Sens.

American taxpayers are now proactive in protecting their tax returns by receiving an IRS Identity Protection PIN from the agency’s improved online system, which prevents fraudulent filings before they ...

A view of the IRS building in Washington, D.C. (Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images) A few years ago, the Internal Revenue Service announced that it had begun using the identity credential service ID.me ...

Tax professionals must act quickly as the IRS opens PTIN renewal season, introducing new security steps and a strict deadline for compliance.

The IRS urges tax preparers to renew their Preparer Tax Identification Numbers (PTINs) to stay compliant and avoid penalties ...

A view of the IRS building in Washington, D.C., on April 17, 2023. (Photo by Stefani Reynolds / AFP via Getty Images) The IRS’s identity-proofing program needs stronger oversight and better ...

IRS opens PTIN renewal for 800,000 tax pros—those who miss the deadline face penalties, delays, and possible disciplinary ...

The Treasury Department moved to reshape federal tax administration Monday, tapping Frank Bisignano to serve as the first CEO of the Internal Revenue Service. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ...

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Tax Identity Theft on the Rise in 2025 – Clear Start Tax Urges Victims to Act Quickly to Limit IRS Damage IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / June 25, 2025 / Even after the April 15 deadline, tax identity ...

The Internal Revenue Service has sent out a major reminder for tax professionals before the next season in 2026 ...