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IRS Sets Deadline For Account Revalidation

The IRS has increased security checks on its digital platforms in recent years, responding to rising identity theft and ...
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New change to IRS online system and other DOGE changes

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), under the leadership of Elon Musk, has introduced a notable change to the IRS online system. On Wednesday, DOGE announced via a post on X that the login ...
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IRS isn’t sufficiently checking the performance of its identity proofing vendor

Get the latest federal technology news delivered to your inbox. The IRS isn’t doing quality control checks on the vendor-powered digital identity proofing that it requires taxpayers to pass in order ...
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Direct File won’t happen in 2026, IRS tells states

The IRS has notified states that offered the free, government tax filing service known as Direct File in 2025 that the program won’t be available next filing season. In an email sent from the IRS to ...
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All government agencies will soon stop paper checks. How will you get IRS refund?

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on March 25 requiring the federal government to stop issuing paper checks for all disbursements, including tax refunds. Effective September 30, 2025, ...
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How does the government shutdown, IRS furloughs affect filing taxes? What to know in NY

The government shutdown and IRS furloughs have everyone wondering if it will affect the October tax extension deadline for those who requested one on their 2024 taxes back in April. Here's what to ...