IRS gives Mississippi taxpayers some relief
In Mississippi, the IRS is offering some relief for Mississippi taxpayers, especially those impacted by the severe winter storm earlier this year in the northern part of the state. Because…
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IRS is sending out automatic stimulus payments. Who is getting them?
By SUSAN HAIGH and ADRIANA MORGA Updated 3:42 PM CST, January 13, 2025 The IRS is distributing about $2.4 billion to taxpayers who didn’t receive their COVID stimulus payments. By the end of January, approximately 1 million taxpayers will receive special payments of…
IRS announces tax relief for taxpayers impacted by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding in Mississippi
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in Mississippi that were affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that began on April 8, 2024. These taxpayers now have until Nov. 1, 2024,…
IRS warns against scams targeting Mississippi seniors; joins other federal agencies to recognize special awareness day
JACKSON, Miss. — As part of continuing efforts to protect the senior community, the Internal Revenue Service today issued a warning about the rising threat of impersonation scams. These scams are targeting older adults in Mississippi and elsewhere across the country by…
IRS.gov offers last-minute filing tips, resources to help taxpayers before April 15; Saturday hours at 70 locations nationwide
CHICAGO — With the April 15 tax deadline just around the corner, the Internal Revenue Service today again reminds last-minute tax filers that the agency has a variety of free tools and resources available on IRS.gov. From tax preparation, answers…
IRS alert: Beware of companies misrepresenting nutrition, wellness and general health expenses as medical care for FSAs, HSAs, HRAs and MSAs
WASHINGTON – Amid concerns about people being misled, the Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers and heath spending plan administrators that personal expenses for general health and wellness are not considered medical expenses under the tax law. This means personal expenses are not deductible or reimbursable…
First time Mississippi tax filers: IRS Free File can make filing easier
If taxpayers are filing a tax return for the first time, IRS Free File can help. This program provides free tax preparation, free electronic filing and free direct deposit for eligible taxpayers. The IRS Free File adjusted gross income (AGI) limit for tax…
IRS aims to go paperless by 2025 as part of its campaign to conquer mountains of paperwork
BY FATIMA HUSSEIN Most taxpayers will be able to digitally submit a slew of tax documents and other communications to the IRS next filing season as the agency aims to go completely paperless by 2025. The effort to reduce the exorbitant load…
Tax season already? Some tips for avoiding stress and scams
NEW YORK (AP) — For many people filing U.S. tax returns — especially those doing it for their first time — it can be a daunting task that’s often left to the last minute. But if you want to avoid…
Gulfport tax preparer pleads guilty to helping file false tax returns
A Gulfport man pleaded guilty Thursday to preparing false federal tax returns for clients. Orland Reed is scheduled to be sentenced Sept. 22 and faces a maximum penalty of three years in prison as well as supervised release, restitution and…
House, Senate pursue separate tracks on Mississippi tax cuts
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi House and Senate are pushing forward with separate tax cut proposals, and leaders will hold final negotiations later…
Filing taxes safely and correctly ahead of the April 18th deadline
The Internal Revenue Service kicked off the 2022 tax filing season Monday. They are sending an urgent reminder to taxpayers to take extra precaution this…
Tax season begins today
Starting today, the Internal Revenue Service will begin accepting individual income tax returns, but the IRS is still facing a significant backlog from last year due to the ongoing pandemic. The agency…
IRS extends Hurricane Ida tax relief to Feb. 15
Victims of Hurricane Ida in six states now have until Feb. 15, 2022, extended from Jan. 3, to file individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, the Internal Revenue Service announced today. The updated relief covers Louisiana and…
IRS now accepting tax returns
Not only is it the season of love with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, but as of today, it’s officially the season of tax filing. That’s right, February 12th marks the first day the IRS begins accepting and processing…
Jackson County Civic Action Committee offering free tax prep to those making $57,000 or less
Tax season is right around the corner, and the Jackson County Civic Action Committee is ready to help people file their returns. Anyone who makes $57,000 or less may take advantage of the Jackson County CAC’s VITA program. The first…
Ocean Springs woman who embezzled $2M from Gulfport chemical company sentenced to 3 years in prison
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)– Lisa Gordon-Scruggs, 53, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Sul Ozerden to 36 months in prison, followed by one year of supervised release, for filing a false tax return. U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst…
IRS takes new steps to ensure people with children receive $500 Economic Impact Payments
WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service continues to look for ways to help people who were unable to provide their information in time to receive Economic Impact Payments for their children. As part of that effort, the Internal Revenue Service…
IRS provides last-minute tips for last-minute filers
WASHINGTON — With the July 15 tax-filing deadline − postponed from April 15 – only a few days away, the IRS is reminding taxpayers who have yet to file their tax returns that IRS.gov has tools and services to help…
IRS: July 15 tax payment deadline approaching; Plan on scheduling multiple payments now
WASHINGTON ― As the 2019 tax filing and payment deadline approaches, the IRS reminds taxpayers and businesses that 2019 income tax liabilities as well as postponed April 15 and June 15, 2020 estimated tax payments are due July 15, 2020. …
Supplemental Security Income recipients will receive automatic Economic Impact Payments; step follows work between Treasury, IRS, Social Security Administration
WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service, working in partnership with the Treasury Department and the Social Security Administration, announced today that recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will automatically receive automatic Economic Impact Payments. SSI recipients will receive a $1,200 Economic…
Where's your economic impact payment? Here's how to track your stimulus check.
The government began issuing one-time economic impact payments this week. Most adults who earned up to $75,000 will see a $1,200 payout, while married couples who made up to $150,000 can expect to get $2,400. Parents will get payments of…
President Trump's name to be added to stimulus checks in unprecedented move
By COLLEEN LONG and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s name will be printed on the stimulus checks that the Internal Revenue Service will be sending to tens of millions of Americans around the country. It's…
IRS, Security Summit partners warn tax professionals on scams, urge additional security measures to protect taxpayer data
WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service and its Security Summit partners today urged tax professionals to take additional security steps immediately to protect taxpayer data as more practitioners telework and security risks increase. The IRS, state tax agencies and the…