Tax Alerts

FL – Guidance provided on 2023 back-to-school tax holidays

Florida provides guidance regarding the two 2023 back-to-school sales tax holidays, which will be held on: July 24, 2023, through […]

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FL – Credit for spaceflight projects repealed, other changes enacted

Florida enacted legislation that: repeals the corporate income tax credit for spaceflight projects and the provisions for the expiring new […]

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FL – IRC conformity tie-in date updated, credit caps increased

Florida enacted legislation that updates the IRC conformity tie-in date for computing corporate income tax liability from January 1, 2022 […]

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Energy Efficient Home Improvements Eligible for Tax Credits, IR-2023-97

The IRS has informed taxpayers who make energy improvements to their existing residence including solar, wind, geothermal, fuel cells or […]

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Bitcoin Characterized as Legal Tender by Certain Foreign Jurisdictions, Notice 2023-34

The IRS has modified Notice 2014-21 to remove Background section information stating that virtual currency does not have legal tender status in […]

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Public Hearings for Proposed Regulations to Be Conducted In-Person, Announcement 2023-16

The IRS and Department of the Treasury announced that public hearings conducted by the Service will no longer conduct public hearings on notices of proposed rulemaking solely by telephone […]

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IRS Updates Allowable Living Expense Standards for 2023

The IRS has updated the Allowable Living Expense (ALE) Standards, effective April 24, 2023.The ALE standards reduce subjectivity when determining what a taxpayer may claim as basic living expenses to avoid undue hardship […]

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2024 Inflation Adjustments for Health Savings Accounts Released, Rev. Proc. 2023-23

The IRS has released the 2024 inflation-adjusted amounts for health savings accounts under Code Sec. 223. For calendar year 2024, the annual limitation on deductions under Code Sec. 223(b)(2) for an […]

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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