Tax Alerts

IRS: Taxpayers and Tax Professionals Should Protect Themselves from Scams, IR-2023-223, IR-2023-224, IR-2023-226, IR-2023-227, IR-2023-229

As the National Tax Security Awareness Week concludes, the IRS emphasized on the ongoing need for taxpayers and tax professionals to stay vigilant against evolving scams throughout the filing season and beyond. Amidst ever-changing tactics employed by identity thieves via email, text, phone, or mail, taxpayers were urged to remain cautious, especially regarding deceptive communications posing as legitimate entities in the tax and financial sector.

Taxpayers need to be vigilant for various red flags that may signal identity theft or a tax scam. Some key indicators include:

  • taxpayers receiving a tax transcript in the mail from the IRS that was not ordered;
  • taxpayers receiving an unrequested Employer Identification Number; and
  • taxpayers receiving W-2’s from an unknown employer;

Further, if taxpayers suspect they are victims of tax-related identity theft and have not received an IRS alert letter, they should promptly submit Form 14039, Identity Theft Affidavit. Additionally,an IP PIN offers an extra layer of security and can be obtained by visiting the IRS online tool Get an IP PIN. Creating an IRS Online Account ahead of potential scams prevents fraudsters from using stolen personal information to establish an account, ensuring that scammers cannot create a fraudulent account for the same individual.

IRS Highlights New Business Tax Account Features, FS-2024-27

The IRS announced that it is continuing to expand the features within Business Tax Account (BTA), an online self-service tool […]

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IRS Highlights New Business Tax Account Features, FS-2024-27

Guidance Issued on Retirement Plan Employer Matching Contributions Made for Student Loan Payments, Notice-2024-63; IR-2024-217

The IRS has issued a series of questions and answers for 401(k) and similar retirement plans that provide, or wish […]

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Guidance Issued on Retirement Plan Employer Matching Contributions Made for Student Loan Payments, Notice-2024-63; IR-2024-217

IRS WBO Celebrates Contributions Leading to $7 Billion Recovery , IR-2024-199

The IRS Whistleblower Office has recognized the contributions of whistleblowers on the occasion of National Whistleblower Appreciation Day, which falls on July […]

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IRS WBO Celebrates Contributions Leading to $7 Billion Recovery , IR-2024-199

FL - Correction: interest rates for second half of 2024 announced

The floating interest rate applicable to taxes administered by the Florida Department of Revenue on underpayments (deficiencies) and late payments […]

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FL - Correction: interest rates for second half of 2024 announced

Taxpayers Reminded That Day Camp Expenses May Qualify for Child and Dependent Care Credit, IR-2024-216

The IRS has issued a reminder that summer day camp expenses may be eligible for the Child and Dependent Care tax […]

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Taxpayers Reminded That Day Camp Expenses May Qualify for Child and Dependent Care Credit, IR-2024-216

IRS Updates FAQs on Commercial Clean Vehicle Credits, FS-2024-26; IR-2024-197

The IRS has updated frequently asked questions (FAQs) to provide guidance related to the critical mineral and battery component requirements […]

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IRS Updates FAQs on Commercial Clean Vehicle Credits, FS-2024-26; IR-2024-197

IRS Issues FAQs About Social Media Scams, FS-2024-24

The IRS has warned taxpayers not to fall for scams centered around the Fuel Tax Credit, the Sick and Family […]

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IRS Issues FAQs About Social Media Scams, FS-2024-24

IRS Issues Warning on Clean Energy Tax Credit Scam, IR-2024-182

The IRS has issued a cautionary alert to taxpayers about a new scam exploiting clean energy tax credits. This emerging […]

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IRS Issues Warning on Clean Energy Tax Credit Scam, IR-2024-182

Code Sec. 280E Not Applicable to Marijuana, IR-2024-177

The IRS reminded taxpayers that marijuana will remains a Schedule I controlled substance till a federal rule is published. Businesses […]

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Code Sec. 280E Not Applicable to Marijuana, IR-2024-177

FL - Guidance issued on affidavit required to claim exemption for boats sold to nonresident purchasers

Guidance is issued regarding changes that have been made to the affidavit required to claim the sales tax exemption for […]

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FL - Guidance issued on affidavit required to claim exemption for boats sold to nonresident purchasers