- Treasury and IRS issue proposed regulations providing clarity regarding the federal tax classification of entities entirely owned by Tribal governments
IR-2024-261, Oct. 7, 2024 – The Department of the Treasury and the IRS today issued proposed regulations addressing the federal tax classification of corporations or LLCs that are owned entirely by Indian Tribal governments (Tribes) and formed under the laws of the Tribes that own them. Generally, entities formed under the laws of a Tribe are known as Tribal law entities. - IRS reminds taxpayers of Oct. 15 tax-filing extension deadline; combat zones, disaster areas, Israel have more time
IR-2024-260, Oct. 7, 2024 – The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged taxpayers to file their 2023 tax year federal income tax return on or before the upcoming Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, deadline to avoid possible late filing penalties. - Treasury and IRS issue final regulations identifying syndicated conservation easement transactions as abusive tax transactions
IR-2024-259, October 7, 2024 – The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued final regulations identifying certain syndicated conservation easement transactions as "listed transactions" – abusive tax transactions that must be reported to the IRS. - IRS Direct File set to expand availability in a dozen new states and cover wider range of tax situations for the 2025 tax filing season
IR-2024-258, Oct. 3, 2024 – The Internal Revenue Service announced today that Direct File will be available for the 2025 tax filing season in double the number of states than last year's pilot, and it will cover a wider range of tax situations, greatly expanding the number of taxpayers eligible to use the free e-filing service. - Treasury and IRS issue guidance on long-term, part-time employees in 403(b) retirement plans and announce delayed applicability date for related final 401(k) regulation
IR-2024-257, Oct. 3, 2024 – The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued guidance addressing long-term, part-time employees in 403(b) retirement plans under the SECURE 2.0 Act, which applies to 403(b) plans beginning in 2025. - IRS relief now available to wildfire victims in parts of Washington; multiple deadlines postponed to Feb. 3, 2025
IR-2024-256, Oct. 3, 2024 – The Internal Revenue Service today announced disaster tax relief for individuals and businesses in the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation in Washington state affected by wildfires that began on June 22, 2024. - IRS employees help Hurricane Helene efforts; 500 phone assistors supporting FEMA, Criminal Investigation agents work on rescue efforts in North Carolina, Florida
IR-2024-255, Oct. 2, 2024 – As part of efforts to help victims of Hurricane Helene, the Internal Revenue Service is taking special steps to provide more than 500 employees to help with the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) disaster relief call lines and sending IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) agents into devastated areas to help with search and rescue efforts and other relief work. - IRS granting dyed diesel penalty relief as a result of Hurricane Helene
IR-2024-254, Oct. 1, 2024 – In response to disruptions resulting from Hurricane Helene, the Internal Revenue Service will not impose a penalty when dyed diesel fuel with a sulfur content that does not exceed 15 parts-per-million is sold for use or used on the highway throughout Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina and in the following counties in Florida, Tennessee and Virginia. - IRS provides relief for Helene; various deadlines postponed to May 1, 2025; part or all of 7 states qualify
IR-2024-253, Oct. 1, 2024 – The Internal Revenue Service today announced disaster tax relief for all individuals and businesses affected by Hurricane Helene, including the entire states of Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina and parts of Florida, Tennessee and Virginia. - IRS announces new relief for taxpayers affected by terrorist attacks in Israel: 2023 and 2024 returns and payments are now due Sept. 30, 2025; other relief available
IR-2024-252, Oct. 1, 2024 – The Internal Revenue Service announced today that due to recent terrorist attacks in Israel, the agency is providing additional tax relief to affected individuals and businesses, postponing until Sept. 30, 2025, a wide range of deadlines for filing federal returns, making tax payments and performing other time-sensitive tax-related actions. - Volunteers needed across the country to provide free tax services; sign up from Oct. to Jan. for the upcoming filing season
IR-2024-251, Oct. 1, 2024 – The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs are currently recruiting volunteers for the upcoming filing season. - IRS relief now available to storm victims in parts of Illinois; multiple deadlines postponed to Feb. 3, 2025
IR-2024-250, Oct. 1, 2024 – The Internal Revenue Service today announced disaster tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Illinois affected by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding that began on July 13, 2024. - IRS releases draft Form 7217, Partners Report of Property Distributed by a Partnership, for public comment
IR-2024-249, Sept. 30, 2024 – The Internal Revenue Service requested public comments on draft Form 7217 and Instructions for draft Form 7217 today. - IRS extends relief to farmers and ranchers impacted by drought in 41 states, other regions
IR-2024-248, Sept. 30, 2024 – The Internal Revenue Service today issued guidance providing tax relief for farmers and ranchers in applicable regions forced to sell or exchange livestock because of drought conditions. - Independent Office of Appeals Secure Messaging Program Office launches "Corporate Group Mailbox" pilot for large business taxpayers with multiple representatives
IR-2024-247, Sept. 30, 2024 – The Internal Revenue Service's Independent Office of Appeals (Appeals) today launched a pilot program as part of the IRS' ongoing transformation efforts to expand online tools and improve user experiences. - IRS opens new process for payroll companies, third-party payers to help clients resolve incorrect claims for the Employee Retention Credit
IR-2024-246, Sept. 26, 2024 – The Internal Revenue Service announced today that the agency is opening a supplemental claim process to help third-party payers and their clients resolve incorrect claims for the Employee Retention Credit. - Elizabeth Askey named Chief of IRS Independent Office of Appeals
IR-2024-245, Sept. 23, 2024 – The Internal Revenue Service today announced that Elizabeth Askey has been selected to serve as the Chief of the IRS Independent Office of Appeals (Appeals). - IRS provides an update to frequently asked questions for the Premium Tax Credit
IR-2024-244, Sept. 19, 2024 –The Internal Revenue Service today updated its frequently asked questions in Fact Sheet 2024-30 for the Premium Tax Credit. - IRS warns of "mills" taking advantage of taxpayers with Offer in Compromise program
IR-2024-243, Sept. 19, 2024 – The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers to beware of promoters claiming their services are necessary to resolve unpaid taxes owed to the IRS while charging excessive fees, often with no results. - IRS: Free Sept. 26 webinar on dealing with disasters from an individual tax perspective
IR-2024-242, Sept. 19, 2024 – The Internal Revenue Service announced today that it will offer a free webinar September 26 on dealing with disasters from an individual tax perspective. - IRS relief now available to Debby victims in parts of Pennsylvania; various deadlines postponed to Feb. 3, 2025
IR-2024-241, Sept. 18, 2024 – The Internal Revenue Service today announced disaster tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Pennsylvania affected by Tropical Storm Debby. - Treasury, IRS issue guidance on the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit
IR-2024-240, Sept. 18, 2024 – The Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service issued proposed regulations to provide guidance for the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit. - 2024 Service to the Citizen Awards: Kenneth C. Corbin wins Government Executive of the Year
IR-2024-239, Sept. 17, 2024 – The Internal Revenue Service today announced that Taxpayer Services Chief Kenneth C. Corbin has received the 2024 Government Executive of the Year Award from the Service to the Citizen Awards program. - IRS Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee selects 10 new members
IR-2024-238, Sept. 17, 2024 – The Internal Revenue Service has appointed 10 new members to the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee or ETAAC. - Treasury, IRS issue proposed regulations on Tribal General Welfare Benefits
IR-2024-237, Sept. 13, 2024 – Today the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issued proposed regulations for Tribal General Welfare Benefits. Section 139E of the Internal Revenue Code was enacted by the Tribal General Welfare Exclusion Act of 2014 (Act) and excludes from gross income the value of any Tribal General Welfare Benefit. - IRS provides relief to Francine victims in all of Louisiana; various deadlines postponed to Feb. 3, 2025
IR-2024-236, Sept. 13, 2024 – The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in the entire state of Louisiana, affected by Tropical Storm Francine that began on Sept. 10, 2024. - IRS issues proposed regulations for Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax
IR-2024-235, Sept. 12, 2024 – The Internal Revenue Service today issued proposed regulations to provide guidance on the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax. - IRS provides relief to victims of severe storms and flooding in Connecticut and New York; various deadlines postponed to Feb. 3, 2025
IR-2024-234, Sept. 10, 2024 – The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in Connecticut and New York affected by severe storms and flooding from torrential rainfalls that began on Aug. 18, 2024. Some communities in western Connecticut also experienced landslides and mudslides from these storms. - U.S. Department of the Treasury, IRS announce $1.3 billion recovered from high-income, high-wealth individuals under Inflation Reduction Act initiatives
IR-2024-233, Sept. 6, 2024 – Today, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen and Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service Danny Werfel are delivering remarks at the Austin, Texas, IRS campus to announce new milestones under Inflation Reduction Act initiatives to ensure wealthy individuals pay taxes owed, improve service for taxpayers through the Digital First Initiative and modernize foundational technology. - Treasury and IRS request comments on issues related to Saver's Match contributions
IR-2024-232, Sept. 5, 2024 – The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued a notice requesting comments on Saver's Match contributions to be paid by Treasury under the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022. - IRS reminder: Third estimated tax payment due Sept. 16; disaster-area taxpayers have more time
IR-2024-231, Sept. 5, 2024 – The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers the deadline to submit their third quarter estimated tax payment is Sept. 16, 2024. - Funding from the Inflation Reduction Act improves taxpayer service with modern online tools
IR-2024-230, Sept. 4, 2024 – With the funding from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the Internal Revenue Service continues to modernize online tools for taxpayers to take advantage of clean energy credits. - Reminder: September is National Preparedness Month; taxpayers should prepare for natural disasters
IR-2024-229, Sept. 3, 2024 – With the peak of hurricane season arriving and an elevated wildfire risk across much of the West, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers to develop an emergency preparedness plan or, if they already have one, to update it for 2024. - Treasury, IRS and DOE announce full applications are open for Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Tax Credit
IR-2024-228, Aug. 29, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Treasury, the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Department of Energy announced today that they received over 800 concept papers – project proposals – seeking a total of nearly $40 billion in tax credits, representing $200 billion in total project investments, for Round 2 of the Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Tax Credit (48C) Program. - IRS reminder: Employer educational assistance programs can still be used to help pay off workers' student loans through Dec. 31, 2025
IR-2024-227, Aug. 28, 2024 – The Internal Revenue Service today issued a reminder that employers who offer educational assistance programs can also use them to help pay for their employees' student loan obligations through Dec. 31, 2025. - IRS provides relief to Ernesto victims throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands; various deadlines postponed to Feb. 3, 2025
IR-2024-226, Aug. 28, 2024 – The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands affected by Tropical Storm Ernesto that began on Aug. 13, 2024. - IRS encourages people to do an end-of-summer tax checkup to avoid tax surprises next year
IR-2024-225, Aug. 27, 2024 – The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged taxpayers to consider using the end of the summer to make tax withholding or payment updates to avoid a potential surprise next year at tax time. - Security Summit partners conclude special campaign with reminders to protect tax professionals from identity theft, security threats
IR-2024-224, Aug. 27, 2024 – Concluding a special summer awareness campaign, the Internal Revenue Service and the Security Summit today urged tax professionals to maintain strong safety measures to protect themselves and their taxpayer clients against evolving data security threats. - Inflation Reduction Act 2-year report card: IRS continues to improve service, modernize online tools, pursue complex taxpayer arrangements used to evade taxes
IR-2024-223, Aug. 23, 2024 – The IRS has made significant progress on a range of improvements, including that all taxpayers can do all of their interactions with the IRS digitally if they choose, making it possible for the IRS to uncover and address tax evasion shrouded in complexity that requires subject matter expertise and data science. - IRS provides relief to South Dakota victims of severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding; various deadlines postponed to Feb. 3, 2025
IR-2024-222, Aug. 23, 2024 – The IRS announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in South Dakota that were affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding that began on June 16, 2024. - IRS provides relief to Ernesto victims throughout Puerto Rico; various deadlines postponed to Feb. 3, 2025
IR-2024-221, Aug. 23, 2024 – The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses throughout Puerto Rico affected by Tropical Storm Ernesto that began on Aug. 13, 2024. - Interest rates remain the same for the fourth quarter of 2024
IR-2024-220, Aug. 21, 2024 – The Internal Revenue Service today announced interest rates will remain the same for the calendar quarter beginning Oct. 1, 2024. - IRS reminder for schoolteachers: Up to $300 in classroom expenses deductible for 2024
IR-2024-219, Aug. 21, 2024 – As educators gear up for the new school year, the IRS reminds schoolteachers that the maximum deduction for classroom expenses in 2024 remains at $300. - IRS, Security Summit highlight “Security Six” and key steps for tax pros to protect themselves
IR-2024-218, Aug. 20, 2024 – As data thieves continue evolving their tactics, the Internal Revenue Service and the Security Summit partners today reminded tax professionals of six essential steps to protect their sensitive taxpayer information. - IRS issues important interim guidance on employer matching contributions made to retirement plans related to employee student loan payments
IR-2024-217, Aug. 19, 2024 – The Internal Revenue Service today issued interim guidance for sponsors of 401(k) and similar retirement plans that provide, or wish to provide, matching contributions based on eligible student loan payments made by their participating employees. - Child and Dependent Care tax credit can help offset summer day camp expenses
IR-2024-216, Aug. 19, 2024 – The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers that summer day camp expenses may count towards the Child and Dependent Care tax credit. - IRS, states, tax industry announce new joint effort to combat growing scams and schemes; ongoing coordination to follow in footsteps of Security Summit's identity theft efforts to help taxpayers and protect revenue
IR-2024-215, Aug. 16, 2024 – A coalition representing the Internal Revenue Service, state tax agencies and the spectrum of the nation's tax industry today announced a new joint effort to combat the growth of scams and schemes threatening taxpayers and tax systems. - IRS reminds truckers of upcoming tax deadline
IR-2024-214, Aug. 15, 2024 – The Internal Revenue Service reminds those who operate large trucks and buses that the deadline for filing Form 2290, Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return, is Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, for vehicles used in July 2024. The usual Aug. 31 deadline is delayed until the next business day because it falls on a Saturday this year. - IRS provides details of second Employee Retention Credit Voluntary Disclosure Program; program for improper claims open through Nov. 22
IR-2024-213, Aug. 15, 2024 – The Internal Revenue Service urged businesses that have received Employee Retention Credit payments to recheck eligibility requirements and consider the second Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Voluntary Disclosure Program (VDP) to resolve incorrect claims without penalties or interest. - IRS reopens Voluntary Disclosure Program to help businesses with problematic Employee Retention Credit claims; sending up to 30,000 letters to address more than $1 billion in errant claims
IR-2024-212, Aug. 15, 2024 –The Internal Revenue Service announced today a limited time reopening of the Voluntary Disclosure Program to help businesses fix incorrect Employee Retention Credit claims as the agency continues compliance work.
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