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IRS Launches Business Taxpayer Accounts, Allows Online Notice Responses

The Internal Revenue Service announced the launch of the first phase of rolling out business taxpayer accounts, as well as enable taxpayers to respond to notices online. In an […]

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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 Direct File Pilot Plans Detailed, FS-2023-23; IR-2023-192

The Internal Revenue Service detailed how it is proceeding with a pilot program that will allow taxpayers to file their taxes directly on the IRS website as an option […]

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Substantial Clean Vehicle Credit Guidance Issued, NPRM REG-113064-23; Rev. Proc. 2023-33; Fact Sheet FS-2023-22; IR-2023-186

The IRS released substantial new guidance regarding the new clean vehicle credit and the used clean vehicle credit. The guidance […]

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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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FL - Gas and Sulfur production tax rates for 2024-2025 announced

Florida has issued the severance tax rates for the production of gas and sulfur effective July 1, 2024, through June […]

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FL - Gas and Sulfur production tax rates for 2024-2025 announced

No Further Funding Cuts For IRS In FY24

Other than a planned repurposing of Inflation Reduction Act supplemental funding, the Internal Revenue Service saw no other cuts as the President signed off on the resolution […]

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No Further Funding Cuts For IRS In FY24

IRS Criminal Investigation Releases COVID Fraud Conviction Statistics, IR-2024-83

The IRS released statistics that showed 1,644 tax and money-laundering cases related to COVID fraud, totaling $9 billion investigated by the Criminal Investigation (CI). CI is the law enforcement […]

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IRS Criminal Investigation Releases COVID Fraud Conviction Statistics, IR-2024-83

IRS Updates FAQ on Commercial Clean Vehicle Credits (FS-2024-14; IR-2024-111)

The IRS updated frequently asked questions (FAQ) on New, Previously Owned and Qualified Commercial Clean Vehicle Credits. These FAQs provide guidance on how the Inflation Reduction […]

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IRS Updates FAQ on Commercial Clean Vehicle Credits (FS-2024-14; IR-2024-111)

2024 Foreign Housing Expense Amounts Released, Notice 2024-31

KPMG TaxNewsFlash – United States March 20, 2024 The IRS today released Notice 2024-31 [PDF 156 KB] providing the adjustments to the limitation on housing expenses, under […]

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2024 Foreign Housing Expense Amounts Released, Notice 2024-31

Energy Efficient Property and Improvement Rebate Guidance Issued, Announcement 2024-19; IR-2024-97

The IRS has issued an announcement that addresses the federal income tax treatment of amounts paid for the purchase of energy efficient property and improvements. Taxpayers who […]

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Energy Efficient Property and Improvement Rebate Guidance Issued, Announcement 2024-19; IR-2024-97

IRS Releases Major Filing Numbers Showing Service Improvements, IR-2024-109

Reflecting on the 2024 tax filing season, the IRS released major filing numbers for the season. The agency highlighted a variety of improvements that dramatically expanded service for millions of taxpayers during […]

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IRS Releases Major Filing Numbers Showing Service Improvements, IR-2024-109

IRS Wraps Up Dirty Dozen, Warns of Bogus Tax Avoidance Strategies (IR-2024-105)

The IRS has wrapped up the 2024 Dirty Dozen campaign, with a warning to taxpayers to beware of promoters selling bogus tax avoidance strategies. Promoters have been peddling elaborate bogus schemes to […]

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IRS Wraps Up Dirty Dozen, Warns of Bogus Tax Avoidance Strategies (IR-2024-105)

FL - Tax rate on commercial rentals reduced from 4.5% to 2% effective june 1, 2024

Effective June 1, 2024, the Florida sales tax rate imposed on the total rent charged for renting, leasing, letting, or […]

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FL - Tax rate on commercial rentals reduced from 4.5% to 2% effective june 1, 2024

FL - Solid mineral tax rates for 2024 announced

Florida has released the severance tax rates on the production of heavy minerals and other solid minerals for 2024. From […]

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FL - Solid mineral tax rates for 2024 announced