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2023-2024 Special Per Diem Rates Released, Notice 2023-68

The IRS has released the 2023-2024 special per diem rates. Taxpayers use the per diem rates to substantiate certain expenses incurred while traveling away […]

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IRS Updates Requirements for Amended Version of New Energy Efficient Homes Credit, IR-2023-180; Notice 2023-65

The IRS provided guidance on the new energy efficient home credit, as amended by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-169). The guidance largely […]

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IRS Identifies Drought-Stricken Areas for Tax Relief After Involuntary Sale of Livestock, Notice 2023-67, IR-2023-179

The IRS identified drought-stricken areas where tax relief is available to taxpayers that sold or exchanged livestock because of drought. The relief extends the deadlines for taxpayers to replace the livestock and avoid reporting […]

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Prepping for Increased IRS Audit Activity

With the Internal Revenue Service announcing more details on how it will be targeting America’s wealthiest taxpayers, Kostelanetz’s Megan Brackney offered up […]

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IRS Warns Against Exaggerated Art Donation Deduction Programs Targeting High-income Taxpayers, IR-2023-185

The IRS has cautioned taxpayers to be vigilant about promotions involving exaggerated art donation deductions that may target high-income individuals and has also provided valuable tips to […]

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Social Security Wage Cap and Benefit Amounts Increase for 2024, Social Security Fact Sheet: 2024 Social Security Changes; Social Security Announces 3.2 Percent Benefit Increase for 2024

For 2024, the Social Security wage cap will be $168,600, and social security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits will increase by 3.2 percent. These changes reflect cost-of-living adjustments to account for inflation. Wage Cap for Social Security Tax […]

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Taxpayers Impacted by Terrorist Attacks in Israel Granted Tax Relief, Notice 2023-71; IR-2023-188

The IRS announced tax relief for individuals and businesses affected by terrorist attacks in the State of Israel. The IRS would continue to monitor events and may […]

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IRS Releases Process for Withdrawing ERC Claims, FS-2023-24; IR-2023-193

The Internal Revenue Service could release as soon as today the process that businesses can use to withdraw employee retention credit claims. The move comes in the wake […]

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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

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)

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)

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