Tax Alerts

IRS Reminds IRA Owners of Tax-Free Charitable Transfer Option, IR-2023-215

The IRS has reminded individual retirement arrangement (IRA) owners, aged 70½ or older, of tax-free charitable transfers permitting senior citizens to contribute up to $100,000 annually to eligible charities […]

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FL – Change in Collier County local communications services tax rates announced

Effective January 1, 2024, the Florida local communications services tax (CST) rates in Collier County are as follows: 2.1% in […]

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FL – Guidance on credit for human milk fortifier manufacturing equipment issued

Florida issued guidance regarding a corporate income tax credit for manufacturing equipment purchased for the production of human breast milk […]

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FL – Guidance on internship tax credit program issued

Florida issued guidance regarding the student internship credit program for corporate income taxpayers. The program has been renamed as the […]

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IRS Introduces Expanded Chatbot Technology to Assist Taxpayers with Underreporting Notices, IR-2023-78

The Service has introduced an expanded chatbot to promptly address inquiries of taxpayers receiving notices about possible underreporting of taxes. The new chatbot feature will assist taxpayers receiving CP2000 , CP2501 and CP3219A notices. This tech […]

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Applicable Terminal Charge and SIFL Rates for Determining Value of Noncommercial Flights on Employer-Provided Aircraft Issued, Rev. Rul. 2023-19

The IRS has released the applicable terminal charge and the Standard Industry Fare Level (SIFL) mileage rate for determining the value of noncommercial flights on employer-provided aircraft in effect for the second half of 2023 for […]

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IRS Addresses Money Market Fund Exception to Wash Sale Rule, Rev. Proc. 2023-35

The IRS issued guidance providing that a redemption of money market fund (MMF) shares will not be treated as part of a wash sale under Code Sec. 1091. In […]

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IRS, Treasury Release 2023-2024 Priority Guidance Plan, 2023–2024 Priority Guidance Plan Initial Version

The Treasury and IRS have released their 2023-2024 Priority Guidance Plan. The plan continues to prioritize taxpayer engagement with the Treasury Department and the Service through a variety […]

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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 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 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 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