Internal Revenue Service

Area Hamburger Chain Owners Charged With $15M Skimming

Five owners of the “Nifty Fifty’s” restaurant chain are charged in a tax evasion conspiracy that allegedly hid $15 million worth of income, cheating the IRS out of $2.2 million in taxes.

2012/05/16

Philadelphia IRS Worker, Partner Charged With Tax Frauds And Shakedowns

The federal indictment just unsealed charges 34-year-old Patricia Fountain, who works for the IRS, and 39-year-old Larry Ishmael with defrauding the US government.

2012/04/11

BLOG: Paying A Big Tax Bill To IRS

By Jim Donovan: If you owe a big tax bill and you don’t have the cash to pay right now, you may want to opt for an installment payment agreement with the I.R.S. By paying through […]

2012/03/22

Area Police Departments Warn of Fake IRS E-Mail ‘Phishing’ Scams

An IRS spokesman says if they need to reach you about a tax return, they will do it either by phone or through the mail — not with an e-mail.

2012/03/09

BLOG: IRS Warns of Phony Refund Schemes

By Jim Donovan: The Internal Revenue Service is warning senior citizens and other taxpayers to beware of an emerging scheme tempting them to file tax returns claiming fraudulent refunds. The scheme carries a common theme […]

2012/03/05

BLOG: IRS Issues Annual Dirty Dozen Tax Scams

By Jim Donovan: The Internal Revenue Service has issued its annual “Dirty Dozen” ranking of tax scams, reminding taxpayers to use caution during tax season to protect themselves against a wide range of schemes ranging […]

2012/02/17

For Same-Sex Couples, Income Tax Day Brings Extra Challenge

This year, as before, those couples may have to do a little extra work to file their taxes correctly.

2012/02/14

(Juanita Rivers is pastor at Ebenezer Temple Pentecostal Church in Southwest Philadelphia and a site manager for the tax preparation program. Credit: John McDevitt)

Free Tax Help Offered For Philadelphia, Delco Residents of Moderate Means

It’s the 10th year that the “Campaign for Working Families” has been in place in Philadelphia, where low and moderate income families in Philadelphia can get tax returns prepared for free by IRS-certified volunteers.

2012/01/27

Harsh April 15th May Be Ahead for Unemployment Benefit Recipients

Laid-off workers may be getting an unpleasant surprise this month when they realize they have to pay taxes on their unemployment compensation.

2012/01/24

BLOG: IRS Has $153 Million In Undelivered Checks

By Jim Donovan: In an annual reminder to taxpayers, the Internal Revenue has announced that it is looking to return $153.3 million in undelivered tax refund checks. In all, 99,123 taxpayers are due refund checks […]

2011/12/14

IRS Giving Mini-Extension To Some Taxpayers In Areas Hit By Irene

The Internal Revenue Service has decided to cut taxpayers in certain New Jersey counties a break in filing their taxes and quarterly payments, because of Hurricane Irene.

2011/09/01

IRS Warns About Fake ‘Amended Tax Return’ Scams Against Elderly

An IRS spokesman says scam artists recently struck in northwestern Pennsylvania and are believed to be on the move again — possibly headed this way.

2011/08/10

Michael Masch paints a dire financial picture at the SRC. (credit: KYW's Mike DeNardo)

IRS Performs ‘Routine’ Audit On Philadelphia School District

The Internal Revenue Service is auditing the Philadelphia School District but school officials say it’s just routine.

2011/05/27

BLOG: IRS HOLDS WEEKEND OPEN HOUSES

By Jim Donovan: Taxpayers who may have difficulty scheduling a visit to an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center during normal weekday business hours can visit the IRS office located at 600 Arch Street on Saturday, February […]

2011/02/25

BLOG: Weekend Tax Help From The IRS

By Jim Donovan: The Internal Revenue Service wil open it’s Philadelphia Taxpayer Assistance Center on Saturday, January 29 and February 5, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m. The Taxpayer Assistance Center is located at […]

2011/01/28