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Individual’s Electronically Filed Petition Dismissed as Untimely, A.J. Sanders, 160 TC –, No. 16, Dec. 62,230

An individual who had electronically filed a petiton to seek redermination of tax deficiency eleven seconds after midnight of the due date had his petition dismissed as untimely. The […]

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Additional Guidance Provided for the Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Credit Allocation Program, Notice 2023-44

The IRS has released additional guidance for the Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Credit Allocation Program. The new guidance clarifies and modifies Notice 2023-18, I.R.B. 2023-10, 508 (TAXDAY, 2023/02/14, I.2). Background The […]

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Interim Guidance Provided on SECURE 2.0 EPCRS Expansion, Notice 2023-43

The IRS provided guidance in advance of an update to the Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System (EPCRS). The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-328, […]

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IRS Has Made Little Progress On Amended Return Backlog, NTA Reports, IR-2023-119

The Internal Revenue Service has made progress on clearing out the backlog of paper original returns in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the backlog of unprocessed amended returns remains […]

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Former Treasury Official Says Tax Code Fails To Meet Ideals

Mark Mazur, former assistant secretary for Tax Policy U.S. at the Department of the Treasury, told members of the House Budget Committee that […]

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Proposed Regs Detail Election to Transfer Eligible Tax Credits, NPRM REG-101610-23

Proposed regulations describe rules for an eligible taxpayer to make the Code Sec. 6418 election to transfer eligible credits to an unrelated person. In particular, the proposed regs: define several key terms, provide […]

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List of Automatic Accounting Changes Updated, Rev. Proc. 2023-24

The IRS today released an advance version of Rev. Proc. 2023-24 [PDF 1.5 MB] (462 pages), providing an updated annual list of automatic accounting method changes. Rev. Proc. 2023-24 updates and replaces Rev. Proc. […]

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IRA Funding Reduction Will Have Minimal Near-Term Effects – IRS Official

Despite losing more than a quarter of the supplemental funding provided by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, the Internal Revenue Service does not expect the […]

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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