IRS Changes Its Position on Frequently Asked Questions

I have a love/hate relationship with the IRS website.

I love having tax information available to tax professionals and taxpayers, including forms and account information.

But I hate having material online that is complicated or outdated. Like this page focusing on the employee retention credit that clearly reads “This Page is Not Current,” even though updating a website to provide relevant information should not be a heavy lift.

Or this page—also on the ERC—filled with outdated FAQs and a list of “current guidance” by date. There are eight pieces of guidance listed—the first of which is 102 pages ...