Visit www.irs.gov/charities/index.html for the most current information from the IRS. Below are a few highlights:
Request for Public Input on Affordable Care Act: The Treasury Department and IRS have requested public input on issues relating to the shared responsibility provisions included in the Affordable Care Act that will apply to certain employers starting in 2014. Under this Act, employers with 50 or more full-time employees that do not offer affordable health coverage to their full-time employees may be required to make a shared responsibility payment. Notice 2011-36 solicits public comment and input on the Act and its provisions. There are three ways to submit comments: email, mail, or hand delivery. (see www.irs.gov for comment submission details). The deadline for comments is June 17, 2011.
Providing Relief Funds through Charitable Organizations: Many people are eager to contribute to relief funds for the victims of recent severe storms and tornadoes. The IRS website offers resources for charities and contributors interested in providing disaster relief through charitable organizations.
Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS): Dubbed "your voice at the IRS," the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) is an independent organization within the IRS. TAS helps taxpayers whose problems with the IRS are causing financial difficulties; who have tried but have been unsuccessful at resolving the problem with the IRS; and for those who believe the IRS systems or procedures are not working as they should work. For more information, visit www.irs.gov and click on Taxpayer Advocate Service on the left side of the page under "IRS Resources."