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IRS requests applications for 2024 ETAAC membership

IR-2023-231, Dec. 7, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service is accepting applicants for nomination to the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC) through Jan. 31, 2024.

IRS expands work on aggressive Employee Retention Credit claims; 20,000 disallowance letters being mailed, more action and voluntary disclosure program coming

IR-2023-230, Dec. 6, 2023 — As part of continuing efforts to combat dubious Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims, the Internal Revenue Service is sending an initial round of more than 20,000 letters to taxpayers notifying them of disallowed ERC claims. 

National Tax Security Awareness Week, Day 5: As tax season approaches, IRS, Security Summit partners warn taxpayers, tax professionals to watch out for emerging scams by email, text, phone

IR-2023-229, Dec. 1, 2023 — To wrap up National Tax Security Awareness Week, the Internal Revenue Service and the Security Summit partners today reminded taxpayers and tax professionals to stay alert against emerging scams during the upcoming filing season and throughout the year.

Treasury, IRS provide guidance for those who manufacture new clean vehicles

IR-2023-228, Dec. 1, 2023 — The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued two items of guidance on the excluded entity restriction of the section 30D clean vehicle credit, as amended by the Inflation Reduction Act.  

National Tax Security Awareness Week, Day 4: Summit partners urge businesses to take steps to prevent data loss, fraud 

IR-2023-227, Nov. 30, 2023 – As part of National Tax Security Awareness Week, the Internal Revenue Service and the Security Summit partners today urged businesses to remain vigilant against cyberattacks aimed at stealing their customer's personal information and other business data that can help identity thieves.

National Tax Security Awareness Week, Day 3: IRS Identity Protection PIN can help avoid fraud and tax-related identity theft

IR-2023-226, Nov. 29, 2023 — As part of ongoing efforts to increase security, the Internal Revenue Service and the Security Summit partners today reminded taxpayers they can get extra protection against identity theft during the 2024 tax season by joining the IP PIN program.

IRS supports international efforts to fight fraud during Charity Fraud Awareness Week

IR-2023-225, Nov. 28, 2023 — On Giving Tuesday and as part of Charity Fraud Awareness Week, the Internal Revenue Service highlighted its continued support of international efforts to fight fraud and charity scams.

National Tax Security Awareness Week, Day 2: Security Summit reminds tax pros about importance of written security plans and data breach response; special webinar planned for Nov. 30

IR-2023-224, Nov. 28, 2023 — As part of a larger effort to protect taxpayers against identity theft, the Internal Revenue Service and the Security Summit partners today reminded tax professionals to protect themselves and their client’s sensitive information, including putting in place written security plans and following new requirements to use multi-factor authentication.

IRS, Security Summit partners launch 2023 National Tax Security Awareness Week focusing on holiday scams, protecting personal information as tax season nears

IR-2023-223, Nov. 27, 2023 — On Cyber Monday, the Internal Revenue Service, state tax agencies and the nation’s tax industry – working together as the Security Summit – kicked-off the 8th National Tax Security Awareness Week with tips for taxpayers and tax professionals to avoid scams and protect sensitive personal information.

Saver’s Credit can help low- and moderate-income taxpayers to save more in 2024

IR-2023-222, Nov. 22, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service reminds low- and moderate-income taxpayers that they can save for retirement now and possibly earn a special tax credit in 2024 and years ahead.

IRS announces delay in Form 1099-K reporting threshold for third party platform payments in 2023; plans for a threshold of $5,000 for 2024 to phase in implementation

IR-2023-221, Nov. 21, 2023 — Following feedback from taxpayers, tax professionals and payment processors and to reduce taxpayer confusion, the Internal Revenue Service today released Notice 2023-74 announcing a delay of the new $600 Form 1099-K reporting threshold for third party settlement organizations for calendar year 2023.

Treasury and IRS issue proposed regulations defining energy property

IR-2023-220, Nov. 17, 2023 — The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued proposed regulations updating rules for the investment tax credit under section 48 (ITC) that have been unchanged since 1987.

Interest rates remain the same for the first quarter of 2024

IR-2023-219, Nov. 17, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service today announced that interest rates will remain the same for the calendar quarter beginning Jan. 1, 2024.

IRS, Security Summit partners announce 8^th annual National Tax Security Awareness Week begins Nov. 27; focus on raising awareness among taxpayers, tax pros on security tips to protect against identity theft, scams

IR-2023-218, Nov. 17, 2023 — The IRS, along with its Security Summit partners in state tax agencies and the nation's tax industry, today announced a special week focusing taxpayer and tax professional awareness on protecting sensitive financial information against identity thieves as the holidays and the 2024 tax season approach.

IRS reminds eligible 2020 and 2021 non-filers to claim Recovery Rebate Credit before time runs out

IR-2023-217, Nov. 17, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service is reminding those who may be entitled to the Recovery Rebate Credit to file a tax return and claim their money before it’s too late. 

Treasury, IRS propose regulations implementing disallowance of deductions for certain conservation easement contributions by partnerships, S corporations

IR-2023-216, Nov. 17, 2023 — The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued proposed regulations that provide guidance under a new section of the law that disallows deductions for certain charitable conservation contributions by partnerships and other pass-through entities. Syndicated conservation easements have been included in the IRS’ annual list of Dirty Dozen tax schemes for many years. 

Qualified charitable distributions allow eligible IRA owners up to $100,000 in tax-free gifts to charity

IR-2023-215, Nov. 16, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded individual retirement arrangement (IRA) owners age 70½ or over that they can transfer up to $100,000 to charity tax-free each year.

IRS selects Rajiv Uppal as new Chief Information Officer; veteran technology executive will assist with ongoing transformation work

IR-2023-214, Nov. 15, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service announced today that Rajiv Uppal has been selected to be the next chief information officer and assist with the tax agency’s transformation work.

IRS offers free Nov. 16 webinar on new information return e-file threshold change taking effect next year

IR-2023-213, Nov. 14, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service will hold a free webinar at 1 p.m. ET on Thursday, Nov. 16, to update employers, tax professionals and others on the most recent developments of the e-file requirements for information returns that take effect Jan. 1, 2024. 

IRS highlights International Fraud Awareness Week; taxpayers urged to protect against scams, schemes

IR-2023-212, Nov. 13, 2023 — As part of ongoing efforts to protect taxpayers, the Internal Revenue Service reminds people that International Fraud Awareness Week serves as an important time to protect personal and financial information from scam artists and tax schemes. 

IRS updates frequently asked questions related to wrongful incarceration of a United States service member

IR-2023-211, Nov. 13, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service today issued frequently asked questions (FAQs) on Fact Sheet 2023-26 updating question 9 to reflect that wrongfully incarcerated United States service members cannot exclude certain payments from gross income.

Tax season rapidly approaching: Get ready now to file 2023 federal income tax returns in early 2024

IR-2023-210, Nov. 13, 2023 — With the nation’s tax season rapidly approaching, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers there are important steps they can take now to help “get ready” to file their 2023 federal tax return.

IRS publishes its fiscal year 2023 Financial Report; receives award for 2022 report

IR-2023-209, Nov. 9, 2023 — The IRS today issued its most recent Financial Report. Earlier this year AGA, formerly known as the Association of Government Accountants, presented the IRS its first Certificate of Excellence in Accountability Reporting (CEAR) award. 

IRS provides tax inflation adjustments for tax year 2024

IR-2023-208, Nov. 9, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service today announced the annual inflation adjustments for more than 60 tax provisions for tax year 2024, including the tax rate schedules and other tax changes.

IRS Advisory Council issues 2023 Annual Report

IR-2023-207, Nov. 9, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council (IRSAC) today issued its annual report for 2023, including recommendations to the IRS on new and continuing issues in tax administration.

IRS achieves key Paperless Processing Initiative goal, outlines improvements for filing season 2024

FS-2023-25, Nov. 2023 — Following a dramatically improved 2023 Filing Season thanks to Inflation Reduction Act investments, Treasury and IRS announced additional improvements taxpayers will experience next Filing Season. Treasury and IRS also announced meeting the first goal of the Paperless Processing Initiative announced in August by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen and Commissioner of the IRS Danny Werfel. Taxpayers are now able to digitally submit all correspondence and responses to notices.

Clean vehicle sellers and dealers should register with Energy Credits Online; register by Dec. 1, 2023 to ensure Jan. 1 availability

IR-2023-206, Nov. 8, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service reminded dealers and sellers of clean vehicles to register their organizations immediately on the Energy Credits Online tool. 

Avoid a surprise next year; review tax withholding now before time runs out

IR-2023-205, Nov. 3, 2023 — With 2023 rapidly coming to a close, the Internal Revenue Service today encouraged taxpayers to review their tax withholding as soon as possible to avoid a potential surprise when they file their tax return next year.

Digital asset public hearing rescheduled for Nov. 13

IR-2023-204, Nov. 2, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service announced today that the hearing on proposed regulations regarding digital asset transactions currently scheduled for Nov. 7 has been rescheduled for Nov. 13, 2023. 

401(k) limit increases to $23,000 for 2024, IRA limit rises to $7,000

IR-2023-203, Nov. 1, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service announced today that the amount individuals can contribute to their 401(k) plans in 2024 has increased to $23,000, up from $22,500 for 2023. 

IRS opens free Energy Credit Online tool for sellers of clean vehicles to register for time-of-sale reporting and dealer advance payments for the Clean Vehicle Credit

IR-2023-202, Nov. 1, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service announced today that sellers of clean vehicles can now register using the new IRS Energy Credits Online tool, available free from the IRS.

Free IRS webinar shares latest details on the Employee Retention Credit including options for withdrawing or correcting previously filed claims amid aggressive marketing

IR-2023-201, Oct. 31, 2023 — The IRS will present a free webinar, Thursday, Nov. 2, at 2 p.m. ET, to update employers and tax professionals on the most recent developments about the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). The hour-long session will include information about the freeze on ERC claims, how to withdraw claims and what ERC resources are available from the IRS.

IRS and Security Summit offer online safety tips during National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

IR-2023-200, Oct. 31, 2023 — As National Cybersecurity Awareness Month wraps up and tax season approaches, the IRS and the Security Summit partners today reminded taxpayers, including families with children, to remain vigilant against potential online threats. 

IRS extends popular flexibilities set to expire; electronic signatures and encrypted email enhance the taxpayer experience

IR-2023-199, Oct. 30, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service announced today that it has extended certain temporary flexibilities. The acceptance of digital signatures is extended indefinitely until more robust technical solutions are deployed, and encrypted email when working directly with IRS personnel has been extended until Oct. 31, 2025.

IRS encourages employers to electronically file payroll tax returns

IR-2023-198, Oct. 26, 2023 — The IRS today reminded employers that the best way to file their next quarterly payroll tax return by the Oct. 31, 2023, due date is electronically.

IRS 2024 PTIN renewal period underway for tax professionals

IR-2023-197, Oct. 24, 2023 — The IRS today reminded the nearly 800,000 active tax return preparers that they can take the first step in their filing season readiness by renewing their Preparer Tax Identification Numbers (PTINs) now. 

IRS: Beware of fake charities; check before donating

IR-2023-196, Oct. 23, 2023 —  With the tragic crises and natural disasters happening around the globe, many are responding to the call to give what they can to help. The Internal Revenue Service today warned taxpayers to be wary of criminals soliciting donations and falsely posing as legitimate charities. 

Volunteers needed across the country for free tax services

IR-2023-195, Oct. 23, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs are currently recruiting volunteers for the upcoming filing season.

IRS launches new initiatives using Inflation Reduction Act funding to ensure large corporations pay taxes owed; continues to improve service and modernize technology with launch of business tax account

IR-2023-194, Oct. 20, 2023 — Following a dramatically improved 2023 filing season thanks to Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) investments, the Internal Revenue Service has targeted IRA resources on strengthening enforcement, with announcements on new initiatives to pursue high-income, high-wealth individuals who do not pay overdue tax bills and complex partnerships. 

IRS announces withdrawal process for Employee Retention Credit claims; special initiative aimed at helping businesses concerned about an ineligible claim amid aggressive marketing, scams 

IR-2023-193, Oct. 19, 2023 — As part of a larger effort to protect small businesses and organizations from scams, the IRS today announced the details of a special withdrawal process to help those who filed an Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claim and are concerned about its accuracy.

IRS advances innovative Direct File project for 2024 tax season; free IRS-run pilot option projected to be available for eligible taxpayers in 13 states 

IR-2023-192, Oct. 17, 2023 — As part of larger transformation efforts underway, the Internal Revenue Service announced today key details about the Direct File pilot for the 2024 filing season with several states planning to join the innovative effort. 

IRS announces 2024 Tax Counseling for the Elderly and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program Grants

IR-2023-191, Oct. 16, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service recently awarded $51 million in Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) grants to organizations that provide free federal tax return preparation.

Most popular seminars at the 2023 IRS Nationwide Tax Forums now available online

IR-2023-190, Oct. 16, 2023 — Tax professionals who missed the 2023 IRS Nationwide Tax Forums last summer are now able to view and earn continuing education credits for 18 of the most popular seminars presented there.

For California storm victims, IRS postpones tax-filing and tax-payment deadline to Nov. 16

IR-2023-189, Oct. 16, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service today further postponed tax deadlines for most California taxpayers to Nov. 16, 2023. In the wake of last winter’s natural disasters, the normal spring due dates had previously been postponed to Oct. 16.

IRS: Taxpayers impacted by the terrorist attacks in Israel qualify for tax relief; Oct. 16 filing deadline, other dates postponed to Oct. 7, 2024

IR-2023-188, Oct. 13, 2023 — The IRS today announced tax relief for individuals and businesses affected by the terrorist attacks in the State of Israel. These taxpayers now have until Oct. 7, 2024, to file various federal returns, make tax payments and perform other time-sensitive tax-related actions.

IRS updates tax gap projections for 2020, 2021; projected annual gap rises to $688 billion

IR-2023-187, Oct. 12, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service today released new tax gap projections for tax years 2020 and 2021 showing the projected gross tax gap increased to $688 billion in tax year 2021, a significant jump from previous estimates.

IRS issues guidance for the transfer of clean vehicle credits and updates frequently asked questions

IR-2023-186, Oct 6, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service issued proposed regulations, Revenue Procedure 2023-33 and frequently asked questions today for the transfer of new and previously owned clean vehicle credits from the taxpayer to an eligible entity for vehicles placed in service after Dec. 31, 2023.

IRS warns taxpayers of improper art donation deduction promotions; highlights common red flags 

IR-2023-185, Oct. 5, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service today warned taxpayers to watch for promotions involving exaggerated art donation deductions that can target high-income filers and offered special tips for people to use to avoid getting caught in a scheme. 

IRS: Taxpayers impacted by seawater intrusion in parts of Louisiana qualify for tax relief; various deadlines postponed to Feb. 15

IR-2023-184, Sept. 29, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service today announced tax relief for individuals and businesses affected by seawater intrusion in parts of Louisiana. These taxpayers now have until Feb. 15, 2024, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.

Oct. 16 tax filing extension deadline nears for millions of taxpayers 

IR-2023-183, Sept. 29, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers about the upcoming tax filing extension deadline. To avoid a possible late filing penalty, those who requested an extension to file their 2022 tax return should file their Form 1040 on or before Monday, Oct. 16.

IRS delivers new capabilities to Tax Pro Account; latest expansion part of effort to improve technology, tools to help tax professionals serve clients

IR-2023- 182, Sept. 29, 2023 — As part of a larger effort to improve technology, the Internal Revenue Service announced today an expansion of the Tax Pro Account capabilities that allows tax professionals access to new services to help their clients.

IRS provides guidance on employer leave-based donation programs that aid victims of the wildfires in Hawaii 

IR-2023-181, Sept. 28, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service today provided guidance for employers whose employees forgo sick, vacation or personal leave to aid victims of the wildfires that began in parts of Hawaii on Aug. 8, 2023.

IRS: Builders of qualified new energy efficient homes may qualify for an expanded tax credit under Section 45L

IR-2023-180, Sept. 27, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service issued Notice 2023-65 today which provides guidance on the new energy efficient home credit as amended by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

IRS extends relief to farmers and ranchers in 49 states, other areas impacted by drought; more time to replace livestock

IR-2023-179, Sept. 27, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded eligible farmers and ranchers forced to sell livestock due to drought may have an extended period of time in which to replace the livestock and defer tax on any gains from the forced sales.

IRS expands use of chatbots to help answer questions on key notices; expands on technology that’s served 13 million taxpayers

IR-2023-178, Sept. 26, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service today announced the availability of expanded chatbot technology to help quickly answer basic questions for people receiving notices about possibly underreporting their taxes. 

IRS: Taxpayers impacted by Hurricane Lee in Maine and Massachusetts qualify for tax relief; various deadlines postponed to Feb. 15

IR-2023-177, Sept. 25, 2023 — The IRS today announced tax relief for individuals and businesses affected by Hurricane Lee anywhere in Maine and Massachusetts. These taxpayers now have until Feb. 15, 2024, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. 

IRS to establish special pass-through organization to help with high-income compliance efforts; new workgroup to blend current employees and new hires to focus on complex partnerships, other key areas

IR-2023-176, Sept. 20, 2023 — As work continues to focus more attention onto high-income compliance issues, the Internal Revenue Service announced plans today to establish a special area to focus on large or complex pass-through entities.

IRS, Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee select 8 new members

IR-2023-175, Sept. 19, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service has selected eight new members for the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC).

IRS reminder to storm victims in 3 states: File and pay by Oct. 16; most of California, parts of Alabama and Georgia affected

IR-2023-174, Sept. 19, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded individuals and businesses in most of California and parts of Alabama and Georgia that their 2022 federal income tax returns and tax payments are due on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. 

IRS requests feedback on preview of proposed changes to Form 6765, Credit for Increasing Research Activities

IR-2023-173, Sept. 15, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service today released a preview of proposed changes to certain sections of Form 6765, Credit for Increasing Research Activities. The Credit for Increasing Research Activities is also known as the Research Credit.

IRS looks to hire 3,700 employees nationwide to help expand compliance for large corporations and complex partnerships; experienced accountants encouraged to apply for Revenue Agent positions

IR-2023-172, Sept. 15, 2023 — As part of larger transformation work underway to make improvements, the Internal Revenue Service announced the opening of more than 3,700 positions nationwide to help with expanded enforcement work focusing on complex partnerships and large corporations. 

IRS requests comments on expanding tax certainty and issue resolution programs for business taxpayers

IR-2023-171, Sept. 15, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service is requesting comments from taxpayers and advisors about improving and expanding tax certainty and issue resolution options for business taxpayers. 

Red flags for Employee Retention Credit claims; IRS reminds businesses to watch out for warning signs of aggressive promotion that can mislead people into making improper ERC claims

IR-2023-170, Sept. 14, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service continues to warn businesses to watch out for aggressive marketing by nefarious actors involving the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) and urged people to watch out for red flags that can signal trouble.

To protect taxpayers from scams, IRS orders immediate stop to new Employee Retention Credit processing amid surge of questionable claims; concerns from tax pros

IR-2023-169, Sept. 14, 2023 — Amid rising concerns about a flood of improper Employee Retention Credit claims, the Internal Revenue Service today announced an immediate moratorium through at least the end of the year on processing new claims for the pandemic-era relief program to protect honest small business owners from scams.

IRS: Georgia taxpayers impacted by Idalia qualify for tax relief; Oct. 16 deadline, other dates postponed to Feb. 15

IR-2023-168, Sept. 13, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service today announced tax relief for individuals and businesses affected by Idalia in 28 of the state’s 159 counties in Georgia. These taxpayers now have until Feb. 15, 2024, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.

IRS clarifies rules for new corporate alternative minimum tax

IR-2023-167, Sept. 12, 2023 — The Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued Notice 2023-64 to provide additional interim guidance designed to help corporations determine whether the new corporate alternative minimum tax (CAMT) applies to them and how to compute the tax.

IRS announces sweeping effort to restore fairness to tax system with Inflation Reduction Act funding; new compliance efforts focused on increasing scrutiny on high-income, partnerships, corporations and promoters abusing tax rules on the books

IR-2023-166, Sept. 8, 2023 — Capitalizing on Inflation Reduction Act funding and following a top-to-bottom review of enforcement efforts, the Internal Revenue Service announced today the start of a sweeping, historic effort to restore fairness in tax compliance by shifting more attention onto high-income earners, partnerships, large corporations and promoters abusing the nation’s tax laws. 

IRS reminds gig workers, self-employed and others of Sept. 15 third quarter estimated tax payment deadline

IR-2023-165, Sept. 6, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers who pay estimated taxes that the deadline to submit their third quarter payment is Sept. 15, 2023.

IRS accepting applicants for the 2024 Compliance Assurance Process

IR-2023-164, Sept. 6, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service today announced the opening of the application period for the 2024 Compliance Assurance Process (CAP) program, which will run from Sept. 6 to Oct. 31, 2023. 

IRS: South Carolina taxpayers impacted by Idalia qualify for tax relief; Oct. 16 deadline, other dates postponed to Feb. 15

IR-2023-163, Sept. 6, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service announced tax relief for individuals and businesses affected by Idalia, anywhere in South Carolina. These taxpayers now have until Feb. 15, 2024, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. 

IRS issues a frequently asked question for pass-through entities to report negative amounts electronically to the IRS on Part II of Schedules K-2 and K-3

IR-2023-162, Sept. 5, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service today issued a frequently asked question in Fact Sheet 2023-20 to provide guidance to pass-through entities for electronically filing Schedules K-2 and K-3 to the IRS to report negative amounts. 

September is National Preparedness Month; IRS reminds taxpayers to prepare for natural disasters

IR-2023-161, Sept. 5, 2023 — September is National Preparedness Month. With the peak of hurricane season just ahead, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers to develop an emergency preparedness plan or, if they already have one, to update it for 2023. 

IRS reminder: Make sure to understand recent changes when buying a clean vehicle

IR-2023-160, Sept. 1, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service reminded consumers considering an automobile purchase to be sure to understand several recent changes to the new Clean Vehicle Credit for qualified plug-in electric drive vehicles, including qualified manufacturers and tax rules.

IRS: Those impacted by Idalia qualify for tax relief; Oct. 16 deadline, other dates postponed to Feb. 15

IR-2023-159, Aug. 30, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service today announced tax relief for individuals and businesses affected by Idalia in parts of Florida. These taxpayers now have until Feb. 15, 2024, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. 

IRS issues guidance on state tax payments

IR-2023-158, Aug. 30, 2023 — The IRS today provided guidance on the federal tax status of refunds of state or local taxes and certain other payments made by state or local governments to individuals. The IRS previously provided guidance on state payments made in 2022 in news release IR-2023-23, IRS issues guidance on state tax payments to help taxpayers.

Businesses must electronically file Form 8300, Report of Cash Payments Over $10,000, beginning Jan. 1, 2024

IR-2023-157, Aug. 30, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service today announced that starting Jan. 1, 2024, businesses are required to electronically file (e-file) Form 8300, Report of Cash Payments Over $10,000, instead of filing a paper return. This new requirement follows final regulations amending e-filing rules for information returns, including Forms 8300.

Treasury and IRS issue proposed regulations on prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements for increased energy credit or deduction amounts

IR-2023-156, Aug. 29, 2023 — The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service today issued proposed regulations related to the increased tax credit or deduction amounts for clean energy facilities and projects if taxpayers satisfy certain prevailing wage and registered apprenticeship (PWA) requirements. 

IRS announces administrative transition period for new Roth catch up requirement; catch-up contributions still permitted after 2023

IR-2023-155, Aug. 25, 2023 — Today, the IRS announced an administrative transition period that extends until 2026 the new requirement that any catch-up contributions made by higher income participants in 401(k) and similar retirement plans must be designated as after-tax Roth contributions. 

Interest rates increase for the fourth quarter 2023

IR-2023-154, Aug. 25, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service today announced that interest rates will increase for the calendar quarter beginning Oct.1, 2023. 

Treasury and IRS issue proposed regulations on reporting by brokers for sales or exchanges of digital assets; new steps designed to end confusion, help taxpayers, aid high-income compliance work

IR-2023-153, Aug. 25, 2023 — The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued proposed regulations that would require brokers to report sales and exchanges of digital assets by customers. 

Reminder to employers and employees: Educational assistance programs can be used to help pay workers’ student loans; free IRS webinar will offer details

IR-2023-152, Aug. 24, 2023 — With the fall college semester quickly approaching, the Internal Revenue Service today reminded employers and employees that under federal law, employers who have educational assistance programs can use them to help pay student loan obligations for their employees.

IRS: Hawaii wildfire victims qualify for tax relief; Oct. 16 deadline, other dates postponed to Feb. 15

IR-2023-151, Aug. 18, 2023 — The IRS today announced expansive tax relief for Hawaii wildfire victims in Maui and Hawaii counties. These taxpayers now have until Feb. 15, 2024, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.

New school year reminder to educators; maximum educator expense deduction is $300 in 2023

IR-2023-150, Aug. 17, 2023 — As the new school year begins, the Internal Revenue Service reminds teachers and other educators that they’ll be able to deduct up to $300 of out-of-pocket classroom expenses for 2023 when they file their federal income tax return next year.

IRS encourages truckers to e-file by August 31 tax payment deadline

IR-2023-149, Aug. 17, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged all those who have registered, or are required to register, large trucks and buses with a taxable gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more to e-file Form 2290, Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return, by the Aug. 31, 2023, payment deadline for vehicles first used in July 2023. 

Inflation Reduction Act 1-year report card: IRS delivers dramatically improved 2023 filing season service, modernizes technology, pursues high-income individuals evading taxes

IR-2023-148, Aug. 16, 2023 — One year into its modernization efforts under the Inflation Reduction Act, the IRS has made significant progress toward its goals of delivering world-class service, upgrading its technology and ensuring high-income taxpayers, large corporations and complex partnerships pay taxes owed. 

Security Summit: IRS reminds tax pros to plan, protect, defend against identity theft; special summer series concludes with important reminders

IR-2023-147, Aug. 15, 2023 — Wrapping up a special awareness series, the Internal Revenue Service and the Security Summit partners urged tax pros to maintain robust security measures and take important steps to protect themselves and their taxpayer clients against identity theft.  

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