Tax Alerts

IRS Clarifies Instructions for Form 8996, IRS Post-Release Changes to Tax Forms, Instructions, and Publications

The IRS has clarified that qualified opportunity zone businesses should not file Form 8996. Form 8996 is filed only by […]

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List of Countries with U.S. Exchange of Information Agreements Updated, Rev. Proc. 2022-35

The IRS has supplemented the list of countries with which the U.S. has an agreement relating to the exchange of […]

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Tuition Debt Relief Will Not Be Taxable Income

The recently announced tuition debt relief program will not add to the tax burden of individuals who are able to […]

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IRS Updates Premium Tax Credit Table, Required Contribution Percentage, Rev. Proc. 2022-34

The IRS has updated the applicable percentage table used to calculate an individual’s premium tax credit and required contribution percentage […]

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Reproduction/Substitute Information Returns Requirements Issued, Rev. Proc. 2022-30

The IRS has provided the specifications for the private printing of red-ink substitutes for the 2022 revisions of information returns, […]

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IRS Advises Tax Professionals on Signs of Identity Theft, IR-2022-144

The IRS and Security Summit partners have urged tax professionals to be vigilant and look out for the signs of […]

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IRS Issues Statement on CP-14 Notices

The IRS was aware that some payments made for 2021 tax returns were incorrectly applied to joint taxpayer accounts. These […]

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IRS and Treasury Release Initial Information on Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Under Inflation Reduction Act

The Treasury Department and the IRS have published initial information on changes to the tax credit for electric vehicles strengthened […]

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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