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Tax Tips for 2004 Tax Tips offer concise, easy-to-understand information about a wide range of topics. Tax Information for Members of the U.S. Armed Forces Members of the U.S. Armed Forces, especially those serving in combat zones, face some special tax situations and are entitled to some special tax benefits. Applicable Federal Rates Interest rates that are set monthly for various tax law purposes, including below-market interest rate loans (Table 1). Applicable rates: short-term = up to 3 years; mid-term = over 3, up to 9 years; long-term = over 9 years. Disaster Relief Tax relief provisions for taxpayers in disaster areas, including victims of terrorist attacks. Fact Sheets IRS Fact Sheets typically give an overview of a specific tax topic or an IRS operation. IRS Freedom of Information The Freedom of Information Act allows access to most Federal Agency records. Inflation-Adjusted Tax Items for Tax Year 2004 Tax benefits are preserved from the effects of rising prices. Latest News — 1040 Central Updates, news and information to help you navigate the tax return filing season. Offshore Tax-Avoidance Schemes and IRS Compliance Efforts An overview of IRS efforts to combat offshore tax-avoidance activity. Tax Scams/Consumer Alerts The IRS urges taxpayers not to fall victim to tax scams. Taxpayers need to remember that if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Tax Shelter Updates A collection of items describing recent IRS activity to combat abusive tax shelters. IRS Modernization An overview of the multi-year process of change at the IRS and the agency's current structure.