Workers in their early 60s get a rare chance to supercharge their retirement savings this year, but a new IRS rule could change when higher earners pay taxes on that extra money. Does your paycheck cross the line?

The IRS announced 2027 tax changes, including higher deductions, updated income tax brackets and an increased Child Tax Credit.

Both the HSPD-12 card and the identification all officers must present show the IRS employee’s photo and serial number. If the officer does not show them on their own, taxpayers may ask to see these documents. In addition, the agency says anyone who still has doubts about the identity of IRS officials should call 911.

The agency is publicly measuring itself on dollars collected and on moving taxpayers into self-service digital channels. For anyone carrying a balance, both numbers point the same direction.

The agency will temporarily suspend access to a service that helps prevent someone else from filing a tax return using a taxpayer’s personal information. Anyone who wants to protect their information before the next tax season should complete the process ahead of the shutdown.

The Working Families Tax Cuts Created a Permanent Process for States to Direct More Capital to Overlooked Communities  WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) today announced the Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) designations for all 50 states,