Individual Tax Stats

Links to individual return data assembled in various ways. In some cases - such as county data, migration data, ZIP code data - the link shows an example of the files that can be ordered and the procedures for ordering data from SOI. Other links - such as state income data - contain links to published and/or unpublished SOI data.

Join the Employee Plans News

A publication of the Employee Plans office of the Tax Exempt and Government Entities Operating Division, this newsletter is issued quarterly during the year and provides information about current developments and upcoming events within the retirement plan arena.

Subscribe to Exempt Organization Update

Subscribe to Exempt Organizations Update, a free e-mail service for tax professionals and representatives of tax-exempt organizations from the IRS. Subscribers receive e-mail updates and alerts from the IRS about developments in exempt organizations tax law and regulations, upcoming IRS training and events, and other information

Why Pay Taxes?

The Truth about Frivolous Tax Arguments

The Truth About Frivolous Tax Arguments (PDF 405K) addresses some of the more common false "legal" arguments made by individuals and groups who oppose compliance with the federal tax laws. These arguments are grouped under six general categories, with variations within each category. Each contention is briefly explained, followed by a discussion of the legal authority that rejects the contention. The second section deals with frivolous arguments encountered in collection due process cases. The final section illustrates penalties imposed on those pursuing frivolous cases

Tax Benefits and Economic Stimulus Payment Information for Armed Forces Members

The Military Family Tax Relief Act of 2003 has various benefits related to military service. Several earlier tax law provisions gave breaks to those serving in combat areas. Tax Information for Members of the U.S. Armed Forces has links to these details, information on the economic stimulus payments and more.

Political Activity Compliance Initiative Continues

The Political Activities Compliance Initiative (PACI) once again will be in effect for the 2008 election season. The PACI program seeks to educate section 501(c)(3) organizations, such as charities and churches, about the federal law concerning political campaign activity and to enforce the law in this area. By law, organizations exempt from tax under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3) may not “participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distributing of statements), any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for public office.”

Consumer Alert

The IRS warns taxpayers to be on the alert for e-mails and phone calls they may receive which claim to come from the IRS or other federal agency and which mention their tax refund or economic stimulus payment. These are almost certainly a scam whose purpose is to obtain personal and financial information — such as name, Social Security number, bank account and credit card or even PIN numbers — from taxpayers which can be used by the scammers to commit identity theft. The e-mails and calls usually state that the IRS needs the information to process a refund or stimulus payment or deposit it into the taxpayer's bank account. The e-mails often contain links or attachments to what appears to be the IRS Web site or an IRS "refund application form." However genuine in appearance, these phonies are designed to elicit the information the scammers are looking for.

Recovery Rebate Credit Available This Year

The recovery rebate credit is a one-time benefit for people who didn't receive the full economic stimulus payment last year and whose circumstances may have changed, making them eligible now for some or all of the unpaid portion.

UBS: Legal Actions

Dec. 12, 2007 — Igor Olenicoff, president and owner of Olen Properties Corporation, pleaded guilty to filing a false tax return for tax year 2002 related to foreign bank accounts he failed to disclose to the IRS. According to Olenicoff’s plea agreement, during the years 1992 through 2004, Olenicoff owned, controlled and had signatory authority over financial accounts outside of the United States

Taxes information for rarfederal governments

Tax Information for Federal, State, & Local Governments
Federal, State and Local Governments facilitates cooperation through partnerships with federal, state, and local government agencies for the purpose of meeting their federal tax responsibilities, with a focus on customer service and fairness to all.