IRS Announces Electronic Filing Requirements for Large Corporations, Exempt Organizations (Jan.11, 2005) - Beginning in 2006, certain large corporations and tx-exmpt organizations will be required to file electronically.

National Taxpayer Advocate Releases 2004 Report to Congress; Cites Tax Law Complexity as Most Serious Problem Facing Taxpayers (Jan. 11, 2005) - While the IRS has made strides in some areas, many taxpayers are overwhelmed by the complexity of the tax code. NTA recommends that the IRS continue to overhaul the tax code.

New Law Encourages Tsunami Relief Contributions (Jan. 10, 2005) - In a continued effort to encourage charitable donations, the IRS has alerted taxpayers that any contributions made to the victims of the Indian Ocean Tsunami can be claimed on their 2004 tax returns.

IRS Begins 2005 Filing Season (Jan. 3, 2005) - The 2005 Filing Season has begun and the IRS highlightd by "electronic services, easier tax filing rules and new tax law changes."