2006 IRS News Releases

The following are news releases from the IRS during 2006 that are relevant to individual taxpayers:

Several 2007 Ford and Mercury Vehicles Certified for the New Energy Tax Credit
The Internal Revenue Service has acknowledged the certification by Ford Motor Company that several of its 2007 vehicles qualify for the Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit created by the Energy Policy Act of 2005.

IRS Provides Additional Time to File Individual Tax Returns In Areas Hardest Hit by Katrina
The Internal Revenue Service is providing additional time to file 2004 and 2005 individual income tax returns through Oct. 16, 2006 for certain affected taxpayers hit hardest by Hurricane Katrina.

Toyota and Lexus Sells Over 41,000 Hybrid Vehicles
The Internal Revenue Service announced that purchasers of Toyota Motor Sales USA qualified vehicles may continue to claim the Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit.

Ford and Mercury Sell Over 6,100 Hybrid Vehicles
The Internal Revenue Service announced that purchasers of Ford Motor Company qualified vehicles may continue to claim the Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit.

Seven Honda Vehicles Certified for New Energy Tax Credit
The Internal Revenue Service has acknowledged the certification by American Honda Motor Company, Inc. that several of its vehicles meet the requirements of the Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit as a qualified hybrid motor vehicle.

2006 Tax Filing Season Sets Records
The Internal Revenue Service announced today the recently completed 2006 filing season set a series of records, highlighted by 70 million tax returns being filed electronically this year and home computer usage jumping 18 percent.

IRS.gov Offers Help for Small Businesses
In recognition of National Small Business Week, the Internal Revenue Service announces an abundance of free resources available to assist the nation's 45 million small business and self-employed taxpayers with their tax responsibilities.

Online Filing Sets New Record; More than 17 Million Returns e-Filed by Home Computer Users
Electronic filing of federal tax returns has increased by 15 percent this year, compared to the same period last year. The greatest growth in e-filing is among home computer users.

IRS Debunks Frivolous Arguments on Paying Taxes
The IRS today issued updated guidance describing and rebutting frivolous arguments taxpayers should avoid when filing their tax returns

Treasury and IRS Provide Guidance for energy Credits for Homeowners
Homebuilders may be eligible for up to $2,000 for credits related to building homes that are more energy efficient.

Treasury and IRS Provide Guidance on Energy Credit To Home Builders
The Internal Revenue Service said today that this year's early filers are following a familiar pattern - more electronic transactions and fewer paper ones.

IRS Updates Tax Gap Estimates
The revised tax gap estimate is $345 billion for tax year 2001. The tax gap is the difference between what taxpayers timely and voluntarily should have paid and what they did pay.

IRS Announces "Dirty Dozen" Tax Scams for 2006
The IRS pursues and shuts down promoters of these and numerous other scams.

IRS Reminds Taxpayers About Requirement of Written Acknowledgment for Donated Cars
IRS officials today reminded taxpayers that they must obtain a charity's written acknowledgment of their vehicle donation before they claim a deduction for the donation.


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