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IRS Announces Second Voluntary Disclosure Program for Employee Retention Credit, Announcement 2024-30; IR-2024-212; IR-2024-213
The IRS has announced a second Voluntary Disclosure Program for employers to resolve erroneous claims for credit or refund involving the COVID-19 Employee Retention Credit (ERC). Participation in the ...
The IRS has announced a second Voluntary Disclosure Program for employers to resolve erroneous claims for credit or refund involving the COVID-19 Employee Retention Credit (ERC). Participation in the ...
Treasury and IRS Release $8 Billion in Clean Energy Tax Credit Claims for 2023, IR-2024-202
The Department of the Treasury and the IRS released statistics on the Inflation Reduction Act clean energy tax credits for the 2023 tax year. Taxpayers have claimed over $6 billion in tax credits ...
The Department of the Treasury and the IRS released statistics on the Inflation Reduction Act clean energy tax credits for the 2023 tax year. Taxpayers have claimed over $6 billion in tax credits ...
IRA Success Validates Need for Continued Funding – Werfel, IR-2024-196
Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Daniel Werfel is calling on Congress to maintain the agency’s funding and not make any further cuts to the supplemental funding provided to the agency in the In...
Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Daniel Werfel is calling on Congress to maintain the agency’s funding and not make any further cuts to the supplemental funding provided to the agency in the In...
Businesses Warned About New Employee Retention Credit Claim Issues, IR-2024-198
The IRS has intensified its efforts to scrutinize claims for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC), issuing five new warning signs of incorrect claims. These warning signs, based on common issues observ...
The IRS has intensified its efforts to scrutinize claims for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC), issuing five new warning signs of incorrect claims. These warning signs, based on common issues observ...
IRS, State Tax Agencies and National Tax Industry Unite in New Coalition to Combat Escalating Scams and Protect Taxpayers, IR-2024-215
The IRS, in collaboration with state tax agencies and the national tax industry, has initiated a new effort to tackle the rising threat of tax-related scams. This initiative, named the Coalition Agai...
The IRS, in collaboration with state tax agencies and the national tax industry, has initiated a new effort to tackle the rising threat of tax-related scams. This initiative, named the Coalition Agai...
IRS Processing 50,000 Valid ERC Claims, Processing New Claims, IR-2024-203
The Internal Revenue Service will be processing about 50,000 "low-risk" Employee Retention Credit claims, and it will be shifting the moratorium dates on processing....
The Internal Revenue Service will be processing about 50,000 "low-risk" Employee Retention Credit claims, and it will be shifting the moratorium dates on processing....
IRS Enhances Digital Services and Tightens Measures Against Tax Evasion, IR-2024-223
The IRS has announced substantial progress in its ongoing efforts to modernize tax administration, emphasizing a shift towards digital interactions and enhanced measures to combat tax evasion. This up...
The IRS has announced substantial progress in its ongoing efforts to modernize tax administration, emphasizing a shift towards digital interactions and enhanced measures to combat tax evasion. This up...
Early planning can make 2012 filing season easier
The new year brings a new tax filing season. Mid-April may seem like a long time away in January but it is important to start preparing now for filing your 2011 federal income tax return. The IRS ex...
The new year brings a new tax filing season. Mid-April may seem like a long time away in January but it is important to start preparing now for filing your 2011 federal income tax return. The IRS ex...
Payroll tax cut extended two-months; other temporary incentives expire
As 2012 gets underway, Congress has extended the employee-side payroll tax cut but a laundry list of tax incentives have expired and their renewal is in doubt. The fate of these incentives, along wi...
As 2012 gets underway, Congress has extended the employee-side payroll tax cut but a laundry list of tax incentives have expired and their renewal is in doubt. The fate of these incentives, along wi...
Looking back: Top 10 federal tax developments of 2011
Looking back over 2011, the IRS, Congress and the courts made many tax decisions impacting taxpayers of all types. Some tax developments were taxpayer-friendly; others imposed new requirements on taxp...
Looking back over 2011, the IRS, Congress and the courts made many tax decisions impacting taxpayers of all types. Some tax developments were taxpayer-friendly; others imposed new requirements on taxp...
FAQ... When do I need to file IRS Form 8938, Statement of Specified Foreign Financial Assets?
The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), enacted in 2010, requires certain U.S. taxpayers to report their interests in specified foreign financial assets. The reporting requirement may apply ...
The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), enacted in 2010, requires certain U.S. taxpayers to report their interests in specified foreign financial assets. The reporting requirement may apply ...
How do I...Claim a charitable contribution of property?
Claiming a charitable deduction for a cash contribution is straightforward. The taxpayer claims the amount paid, whether by cash, check, credit card or some other method, if the proper records are mai...
Claiming a charitable deduction for a cash contribution is straightforward. The taxpayer claims the amount paid, whether by cash, check, credit card or some other method, if the proper records are mai...
Fate of Bush-era tax cuts derails super committee
Congress’ Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction (the so-called “super committee”) failed to reach an agreement by its November 23 deadline after weeks of sparring over the Bush-era tax cut...
Congress’ Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction (the so-called “super committee”) failed to reach an agreement by its November 23 deadline after weeks of sparring over the Bush-era tax cut...
Year-end investment strategies for 2011 worth a look
As 2011 winds down, investors should consider several last-minute strategies to improve their bottom line tax liability. Many of these strategies follow traditional advice applicable to any year-end. ...
As 2011 winds down, investors should consider several last-minute strategies to improve their bottom line tax liability. Many of these strategies follow traditional advice applicable to any year-end. ...
FAQ: Does sick pay get any special tax treatment?
The term "sick pay" can refer to a variety of payments. Some of these payments are nontaxable, while others are treated as taxable income. Some of the taxable payments are treated as compensation, sub...
The term "sick pay" can refer to a variety of payments. Some of these payments are nontaxable, while others are treated as taxable income. Some of the taxable payments are treated as compensation, sub...
How do I... Place assets "in service" for depreciation purposes?
Depreciation is a reasonable allowance for wear and tear on property used in a trade or business or for the production of income. Property is depreciable if it has a useful life greater than one year ...
Depreciation is a reasonable allowance for wear and tear on property used in a trade or business or for the production of income. Property is depreciable if it has a useful life greater than one year ...
The tricky distinction between employees and independent contractors
In light of the IRS’s new Voluntary Worker Classification Settlement Program (VCSP), which it announced this fall, the distinction between independent contractors and employees has become a “hot i...
In light of the IRS’s new Voluntary Worker Classification Settlement Program (VCSP), which it announced this fall, the distinction between independent contractors and employees has become a “hot i...
Year-end charitable giving can benefit your tax bottom-line
Charitable contributions traditionally peak at the end of the year-end. While tax savings may not be your prime motivator for making a gift to charity, your donation could help your tax bottom-line fo...
Charitable contributions traditionally peak at the end of the year-end. While tax savings may not be your prime motivator for making a gift to charity, your donation could help your tax bottom-line fo...
FAQs: When can I deduct job-hunting expenses?
Job-hunting expenses are generally deductible as long as you are not searching for a job in a new field. This tax benefit can be particularly useful in a tough job market. It does not matter whether y...
Job-hunting expenses are generally deductible as long as you are not searching for a job in a new field. This tax benefit can be particularly useful in a tough job market. It does not matter whether y...
2011 year-end tax planning for individuals in a changing landscape
2011 year end tax planning for individuals lacks some of the drama of recent years but can be no less rewarding. Last year, individual taxpayers were facing looming tax increases as the calendar cha...
2011 year end tax planning for individuals lacks some of the drama of recent years but can be no less rewarding. Last year, individual taxpayers were facing looming tax increases as the calendar cha...
2011 year-end tax planning for businesses: bonus depreciation, expensing, and more available
Many tax benefits for business will either expire at the end of 2011 or become less valuable after 2011. Two of the most important benefits are bonus depreciation and Code Sec. 179 expensing. Both app...
Many tax benefits for business will either expire at the end of 2011 or become less valuable after 2011. Two of the most important benefits are bonus depreciation and Code Sec. 179 expensing. Both app...
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