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For Individual and Business e-File, 2008 Is a Record Breaker
IR-2008-128, Nov. 12, 2008 — More tax returns have been e-filed during 2008 than in prior years, and for more taxpayers, direct deposit is the way they get their refunds.

Remarks of Douglas Shulman, Commissioner of Internal Revenue, before Independent Sector, Nov. 10, 2008
Nov. 10, 2008 — Prepared remarks of Douglas Shulman, Commissioner of Internal Revenue, before Independent Sector

IRS Announces 2009 VITA Grant Recipients
IR-2008-127, Nov. 10, 2008 — The Internal Revenue Service has awarded almost $8 million in matching grants to support its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.

IRS Seeks Applications for TE/GE Advisory Committee
IR-2008-126, Oct. 31, 2008 — The IRS seeks applications for vacancies on the Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt and Government Entities (ACT).

New Members and a Chairman for ETAAC
IR-2008-125, Oct. 29, 2008 — The Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC) has a new chairman and five new members the IRS announced today.

2008 IRPAC Report Made Available at Public Meeting
IR-2008-124, Oct. 29, 2008 — Information Reporting Program Advisory Committee (IRPAC) report available.

IRS Seeks to Return $266 Million in Undeliverable Refunds And Economic Stimulus Payments to Taxpayers
IR-2008-123, Oct. 23, 2008 — The IRS is looking for taxpayers who are missing more than 279,000 economic stimulus and more than 104,000 regular refund checks that were returned due to mailing address errors.

Stimulus Payments — What You Need to Know
News releases, questions and answers, scenarios and more, including special information for Social Security recipients and veterans.

Compliance & Enforcement News
A collection of recent news releases, statements and other items related to IRS compliance and enforcement efforts.

Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit
Feb. 2008 — Information on hybrid cars, including the certified car models and the amount of the tax credit or deduction for each. Frequently updated.

Tax Relief in Disaster Situations
Tax relief provisions for disaster situations.

Telephone Excise Tax Refund
The Telephone Excise Tax Refund (TETR) is a one-time payment available on your 2006 federal tax return. It is designed to refund previously collected long distance telephone taxes.

Katrina News Releases & Legal Guidance
A list of the news releases and legal guidance issued by the IRS related to Hurricane Katrina relief.

Commissioner's Comments, Statements and Remarks
Various topics including tax administration, the IRS budget and tax shelters.

2007 - 2008 Priority Guidance Plan