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IRS simplifies penalty relief, introduces automatic process for eligible taxpayers

2026-07-09 IR-2026-83,Internal Revenue Service,(Jul. 9, 2026) WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced a new automatic process to provide penalty relief for taxpayers with a history of filing and paying on time, reducing the need for them to request assistance. The new Automatic Exemption from Penalty will replace the long-standing First Time Abate administrative relief and is designed to simplify the process and reduce burden for those with a…

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IRS warning – Beware of scammers posing as the IRS

2024-07-29 Identity thieves may try to contact taxpayers through fraudulent calls, emails, texts and social media messages pretending to be the IRS. Here’s how taxpayers know when it’s the IRS that contacts them. Email, text and social media The IRS will mail a letter or notice before calling or emailing. The IRS does not: Send unexpected or unsolicited text messages to taxpayers. Initiate contact with taxpayers by email, text message…

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