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Panelists Call for Enhancement of Low Income Housing Tax Credit

Panelists convened to testify before the Senate Finance Committee called for enhancements of the low income housing tax credit as a means of making real […]

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Secretary Yellen Noncommital On Trading CTC For SALT

Department of the Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen was noncommittal on the idea of trading a permanent child tax credit for the elimination of the state and local tax […]

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Supreme Court Rules FBAR Penalty Applies on Per-Report Basis, A. Bittner, SCt, 2023-1 USTC ¶50,127

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the $10,000 maximum penalty under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) for the nonwillful failure to file a […]

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White House Seeks 15 Percent Increase In IRS Budget

President Biden is looking to add $2.1 billion more to the Department of the Treasury budget over 2023 enacted levels, an increase that would […]

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New Rules and Conditions for Real Estate Developer Alternative Cost Method (Rev. Proc. 2023-9)

The IRS has released new rules and conditions for implementing the real estate developer alternative cost method. This is an optional safe harbor method of accounting for real estate developers to determine […]

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IRS Allows Taxpayers Electronically Filing Form 1040-X to Choose Direct Deposit (IR-2023-22)

The IRS announced that taxpayers electronically filing their Form 1040-X, Amended U.S Individual Income Tax Return, will for the first time be able to select direct deposit for […]

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Treasury Welcomes Clear Guidance on Pillar Two Global Minimum Tax and Tax Credit Protections

The OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework released a package of technical and administrative guidance that achieves clarity on the global minimum tax on multinational corporations known as Pillar Two. […]

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IRS Clarifies Federal Tax Status of Special Payments Made by 21 States in 2022 (IR-2023-23)

The IRS has provided details clarifying the federal tax status involving special payments made by 21 states in 2022. Taxpayers in many […]

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IRS Urges Taxpayers to Choose Tax Preparers Carefully to Protect Data (IR-2025-21)

The IRS reminded taxpayers to choose the right tax professional to help them avoid tax-related identity theft and financial harm. […]

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IRS Urges Taxpayers to Choose Tax Preparers Carefully to Protect Data (IR-2025-21)

IRS Offers Top Tips to Make Tax Time Easier (IR-2025-19)

The IRS provided six tips to help taxpayers file their 2024 tax returns more easily. Taxpayers should follow these steps […]

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IRS Offers Top Tips to Make Tax Time Easier (IR-2025-19)

IRS Highlights Essentials for Tax Filing (IR-2025-23)

The IRS encouraged taxpayers to make essential preparations and be aware of significant changes that may affect their 2024 tax […]

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IRS Highlights Essentials for Tax Filing (IR-2025-23)

FL - Guidance provided for insurers that pay the state fire marshal regulatory assessment

Guidance is provided for property and casualty insurers that write inland marine insurance and pay the State Fire Marshal Regulatory […]

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FL - Guidance provided for insurers that pay the state fire marshal regulatory assessment

2025 Standard Mileage Rates Released (Notice 2025-5; IR-2024-312)

The IRS released the optional standard mileage rates for 2025. Most taxpayers may use these rates to compute deductible costs […]

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2025 Standard Mileage Rates Released (Notice 2025-5; IR-2024-312)

IRS Introduces New Measures to Combat Tax Scams During 2025 Filing Season (IR-2025-12)

The IRS, in partnership with the Coalition Against Scam and Scheme Threats (CASST), has unveiled new initiatives for the 2025 […]

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IRS Introduces New Measures to Combat Tax Scams During 2025 Filing Season (IR-2025-12)

IRS Reminds Taxpayers of Disaster Deadlines (IR-2025-1)

The IRS reminded disaster-area taxpayers that they have until February 3, 2025, to file their 2023 returns, in the entire […]

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IRS Reminds Taxpayers of Disaster Deadlines (IR-2025-1)

IRS to Issue Automatic Recovery Rebate Credit Payments for 2021 Tax Year (IR-2024-314)

The IRS has announced plans to issue automatic payments to eligible individuals who failed to claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on their […]

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IRS to Issue Automatic Recovery Rebate Credit Payments for 2021 Tax Year (IR-2024-314)

FL - Motor vehicle sales tax rates by state issued

Florida has issued motor vehicle sales tax rates by state as of January 15, 2025. Florida law allows a partial […]

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FL - Motor vehicle sales tax rates by state issued

FL - 2025 governmental leasehold intangible tax valuation factor table released

For purposes of calculating the 2025 intangible personal property tax on governmental leaseholds, the Florida Department of Revenue has issued […]

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FL - 2025 governmental leasehold intangible tax valuation factor table released