Journal of Accountancy

Eligible taxpayers to get automatic IRS penalty relief

Under the new system, eligible taxpayers will no longer have to request penalty relief that the IRS says is routinely granted ...

IRS Announces Automatic Penalty Relief For Eligible Taxpayers

The new process will replace First Time Abate and allow the IRS to provide certain penalty relief during return processing without requiring taxpayers to ask for it.
Livingston Daily

IRS Warns of New Scam Targeting Taxpayers With Fake ‘Fresh Start’ Offers – Clear Start Tax Shares How to Stay Protected

Fraudulent schemes exploiting the IRS Fresh Start Program are on the rise, putting vulnerable taxpayers at risk of financial loss. IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / September 17, 2025 / The Internal ...
Tallahassee Democrat

OIC, IA, CNC, Penalty Abatement – Clear Start Tax Explains Which IRS Program Fits Which Taxpayer

The IRS offers four core resolution programs, each tailored to a different financial profile – and choosing the wrong one can mean months of delay or an outright rejection. IRVINE, CA / ACCESS ...
Black Hills Pioneer

IRS Automated Collection System Resumes Paused Notices - Clear Start Tax Warns Taxpayers to Open Their Mail

After years of slowed collection activity, the IRS Automated Collection System is generating notices, liens, and levies again - and many taxpayers will receive letters about balances they had assumed ...