Tax Alerts

FL – Guidance provided on 2023 tax holiday for tools used by skilled trade workers

Guidance is provided regarding the Florida sales tax holiday on tools commonly used by skilled trade workers, which is held […]

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FL – Highlands County tourist development tax rate hike announced

The Florida tourist development tax rate in Highlands County is increased from 4% to 5% effective August 1, 2023. Combined […]

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Publications Explaining Actuarial Valuation Tables Revised

The IRS has issued revised Publication 1457, Actuarial Valuations Version 4A, Publication 1458, Actuarial Valuations Version 4B, and Publication 1459, Actuarial Valuations Version 4C (Rev. June 2023). The publications provide examples for using actuarial factors for certain income, gift, or […]

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IRS Encourages Extension Filing Taxpayers to File Soon, IR-2023-130

The IRS has encouraged taxpayers who missed the April 18 deadline or have requested an extension to October 16 to prepare and e-file their tax returns as soon as […]

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IRS Optimizing Service and Strengthening Enforcement, IR-2023-126

The IRS delivered dramatically improved service in 2023 filing season and continues to build on this progress by focusing on critical work across the […]

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IRS Reminds Employers of New Electronic Filing Requirements for Forms W-2, W-2c

The IRS has reminded employers that the new lower threshold for required electronic filing of information returns applies to tax year 2023 Forms W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, because they […]

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IRS Cautions Taxpayers of Summer Email, Text Scams Involving EIPs, Tax Refunds, IR-2023-131

The IRS has cautioned taxpayers to be aware of a surge of tax scams as identity thieves continue pounding out a barrage of email and text messages promising tax refunds or offers to help […]

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IRS Warns Taxpayers Against New Mailing Scam, IR-2023-123

The IRS has warned taxpayers against a new mailing scam trying to mislead them into believing they are owed a tax refund. The new scam can come in through email, text or mailing coming […]

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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

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)

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)

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