Washington DC - April 14 -  Ways and Means Committee Members, led by Oversight Subcommittee Chairman  John Lewis (D-GA), introduced the Taxpayer Assistance Act of 2010 (Tax Day bill), that would reduce burdens on taxpayers, while enhancing taxpayer protections.

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Washington DC - April 13 - In his weekly address, President Barack Obama spoke to the American people about how to take advantage of Recovery Act tax benefits ahead of Tax Day – April 15, 2010.  Largely due to the Recovery Act, the average tax refund is up nearly 10 percent this year.

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Washington DC - April 2 - Many small businesses and tax-exempt organizations that provide health insurance coverage to their employees now qualify for a special tax credit, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

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Washington DC - March 26 - Nearly one half of consumers plan to file their federal taxes online this year, reports The Conference Board and TNS. This is up from 34 percent in 2005.

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Washington DC - March 24 - Electronically filed tax returns are on track with last year and overall refunds are running nearly 10 percent higher so far in 2010, according to statistics issued by the Internal Revenue Service.

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Washington DC March 22 - The Internal Revenue Service seeks civic-minded volunteers to serve on the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP), a federal advisory committee that listens to taxpayers, identifies key issues and makes recommendations for improving IRS service.

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Washington DC - March 10 - The Internal Revenue Service announced several additional steps it is taking this tax season to help people having difficulties meeting their tax obligations because of unemployment or other financial problems.

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Washington DC - March 3 - Unclaimed refunds totaling more than $1.3 billion are awaiting nearly 1.4 million people who did not file a federal income tax return for 2006, the Internal Revenue Service announced.

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