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IRS Provides Penalty Relief on 2020 and 2021 Tax Returns; Restarts Collection Notices in 2024 Ending Pandemic-Related Pause, Notice 2024-7, FS-2023-28, IR-2023-244

The IRS has provided certain eligible taxpayers with automatic relief from additions to tax for failure to pay income tax for tax years 2020 and 2021. Relief is only […]

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Filing Deadline for Certain Beneficial Ownership Information Reports Extended, FinCEN Final Rule RIN 1506-AB62

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) of the U.S. Treasury Department today released for publication in the Federal Register final regulations [PDF […]

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2024 Standard Mileage Rates Released, Notice 2024-8; IR-2023-239

The IRS released the optional standard mileage rates for 2024. Most taxpayers may use these rates to compute deductible costs of operating vehicles for: business, […]

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AICPA Recommends New Procedure for Disaster-Related Extension Requests

The American Institute of CPAs is calling on the Internal Revenue Service to establish a more streamlined and rapid procedure for processing extension requests filed […]

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IRS Takes Action Against Dubious ERC Claims to Prevent Improper Payments, IR-2023-230

The IRS has intensified its efforts to address questionable dubious Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims, sending over 20,000 letters to taxpayers about disallowed claims targeting entities without a […]

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FinCEN Issues ERC Fraud Alert

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has issued an alert to financial institutions on fraud schemes related to the Employee Retention Credit as part […]

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Guidance Issued on Foreign Entity of Concern Restrictions for New Clean Vehicles, NPRM REG-118492-23, Rev. Proc. 2023-38, IR-2023-228

The IRS issued two items of guidance on the excluded entity restriction of the Code Sec. 30D clean vehicle credit, proposed regulations and a revenue procedure. Under the excluded entity restriction, vehicles are […]

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IRS Appeals Unveils 2024 Focus Guide for Enhanced Taxpayer Service, IR-2023-233

The IRS Independent Office of Appeals has released its Focus Guide for 2024, emphasizing enhancements to taxpayer service for fair and impartial resolution of tax disputes without litigation. The Appeals‘ Focus Guide, aligned with […]

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FL - Interest rates for first half of 2025 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 - Interest rates for first half of 2025 announced

FL - Guidance provided on taxability of holiday decorations and lighting

The sale, rental, and associated charges for the design, installation, removal, and storage of holiday decorations and lighting are subject […]

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FL - Guidance provided on taxability of holiday decorations and lighting

IRS Warns of Charity Scams Following Hurricanes Milton and Helene, IR-2024-269

The IRS has offered some tips to taxpayers about scammers using fake charities to exploit unsuspecting donors in the aftermath […]

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IRS Warns of Charity Scams Following Hurricanes Milton and Helene, IR-2024-269

IRS Provides Safe Harbor for Amounts Paid for Condoms, Notice 2024-71

The IRS has provided a safe harbor under Code Sec. 213(d) for amounts paid for condoms. Because amounts paid for condoms are […]

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IRS Provides Safe Harbor for Amounts Paid for Condoms, Notice 2024-71

IRS Urges Taxpayers to Enroll for IP PIN Ahead of 2025 Filing Season, IR-2024-278

The IRS has encouraged taxpayers to register for an Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN) to strengthen their defenses against tax-related […]

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IRS Urges Taxpayers to Enroll for IP PIN Ahead of 2025 Filing Season, IR-2024-278

IRS Accelerates Work on Employee Retention Credit Claims, IR-2024-263

The IRS has made significant progress on Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims, with processing underway on about 400,000 claims, worth […]

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IRS Accelerates Work on Employee Retention Credit Claims, IR-2024-263

IRS Warns Taxpayers About Scams by Offer in Compromise Mills, IR-2024-243

The IRS has issued a warning to taxpayers to be cautious of unscrupulous promoters claiming to offer help in resolving […]

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IRS Warns Taxpayers About Scams by Offer in Compromise Mills, IR-2024-243

IRS Appeals Secure Messaging Program Office Launches Corporate Group Mailbox Pilot, IR-2024-247

The IRS Independent Office of Appeals (Appeals) today launched a pilot program as part of the IRS’ ongoing transformation efforts […]

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IRS Appeals Secure Messaging Program Office Launches Corporate Group Mailbox Pilot, IR-2024-247

FL - Updated electronic address and jurisdiction database issued for determination of premiums situs

An updated electronic address and jurisdiction database is issued for the determination of Florida insurance premiums tax to the proper […]

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FL - Updated electronic address and jurisdiction database issued for determination of premiums situs

FL - Guidance provided on sales and reporting of dyed diesel fuel during hurricane helene penalty relief period

Consistent with the Hurricane Helene penalty relief announced by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Florida Department of Revenue is […]

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FL - Guidance provided on sales and reporting of dyed diesel fuel during hurricane helene penalty relief period