News & Events
Shulman to Finish His Term as IRS Commissioner on Nov. 9
IR-2012-76, Oct. 10, 2012 — The IRS today announced that its 47th commissioner, Doug Shulman, has decided to step down on Nov. 9, the last day of his term.
Tax-filing and Payment Extensions Expire Oct. 15; Check Eligibility for Overlooked Tax Benefits; Choose e-file; Payment Options Available
IR-2012-73, Sept. 28, 2012 — The IRS urged taxpayers whose tax-filing extension runs out on Oct. 15 to double check their returns for often-overlooked tax benefits and then file their returns electronically using IRS e-file or the Free File system.
Employee Tool & Equipment Plans
The Internal Revenue Service has established a compliance team to address the marketing and mistreatment of employee tool and equipment plans as tax-favored accountable plans.
IRS Seeks Applications for Advisory Committee for the Tax Exempt and Government Entities Division
IR-2012-75, Oct. 1, 2012 — The IRS is seeking applications through November 2 for vacancies on the Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt and Government Entities (ACT).
Drought-Stricken Farmers and Ranchers Have More Time to Replace Livestock, 43 States Affected
IR-2012-72, Sept. 25, 2012— Farmers and ranchers forced to sell livestock due to drought have an extended period of time to replace the livestock and defer tax on any gains from the forced sales.
Seminars from the 2012 Forums Now Available at IRS Nationwide Tax Forums Online
IR-2012-74, Oct. 1, 2012 ― Tax professionals can earn continuing professional education credits online through seminars filmed at the 2012 IRS Nationwide Tax Forums.
Tax Relief for Victims of Hurricane Isaac in Mississippi
LA/MS-2012-14, Sept. 5, 2012 — Victims of Hurricane Isaac that began on Aug. 26, 2012 in parts of Mississippi may qualify for tax relief.
Tax Relief for Victims of Freedom and Noble Wildfires in Oklahoma
OK-2012-09, Aug. 23, 2012 — Victims of the Freedom and Noble Wildfires that began on Aug. 3, 2012, in parts of Oklahoma may qualify for tax relief.
Prepared Remarks of Commissioner of Internal Revenue Douglas H. Shulman before the National Press Club
IR-2012-42, April 5, 2012 ― Prepared Remarks of Commissioner of Internal Revenue Douglas H. Shulman before the National Press Club.
Summer 2012 Statistics of Income Bulletin Now Available
IR-2012-71, Sept. 24, 2012 — The IRS's summer 2012 issue of the Statistics of Income Bulletin, which features sole proprietorship data for tax year 2010, is now available.
