Issue Number: 2017-17
Inside This Issue
1. 2017 Nationwide Tax Forum Seminar Topics Now Available
2. IRS Receives Millions of Tax Returns in Last Days of Tax Filing Season
3. IRS Promotes Specialized Online Services during Small Business Week
4. May 3 Webinar: Working with the IRS Office of Appeals – What to Expect
5. YouTube: Private Firms to Collect Overdue Taxes
6. Avoid Duplicate Freedom of Information Act Requests
7. Technical Guidance
1. 2017 Nationwide Tax Forum Seminar Topics Now Available
Plan your visit now to the 2017 IRS Nationwide Tax Forums in five cities around the country this summer: seminar topics are now available online. A total of 38 seminars and workshops are on the agenda. The first Forum this summer is in Orlando July 11-13, followed by Dallas, National Harbor/Washington, D.C., Las Vegas and San Diego. Register by May 31 for an early bird rate of $235.
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2. IRS Receives Millions of Tax Returns in Last Days of Tax Filing Season
The Internal Revenue Service has received 135.6 million returns so far this year following a late surge of filings last week.
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3. IRS Promotes Specialized Online Services during Small Business Week
National Small Business Week is April 30 through May 6. The Internal Revenue Service has numerous many tools and products to help small business owners and the self-employed understand their tax responsibilities.
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4. May 3 Webinar: Working with the IRS Office of Appeals – What to Expect
Want to know more about the IRS appeals process? This May 3 webinar will present information that practitioners should know when working with the Office of Appeals.
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5. YouTube: Private Firms to Collect Overdue Taxes
Know what to do if a private collection company contacts you or your client on behalf of the IRS. A new IRS YouTube video explains how to confirm that the company is legitimate.
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6. Avoid Duplicate Freedom of Information Act Requests
To avoid delays on Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, send only one request to the IRS office most likely to have the records. Sending the same request to multiple mailing addresses or fax numbers will increase processing time. Mail or fax your request to the most appropriate location, based on the information you are requesting.
Before you submit a FOIA request, determine whether the information is available through routine agency procedures, which can make access quicker and easier. If you need to request information under FOIA, see the IRS FOIA Guidelines for information and instructions.
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7. Technical Guidance
Notice 2017-29 extends the due date for participants filing disclosures under Notice 2017-10 (relating to syndicated conservation easement transactions) and clarifies that for purposes of Notice 2017-10, a donee described in section 170(c) is not a material advisor.
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