IRS Cautions Against Charity Scams Amid Global Crisis, IR-2023-196
The IRS has issued a warning to taxpayers, advising them to be cautious of fraudulent solicitors who pretend to represent genuine charities. These […]
Read MoreThe IRS has reminded taxpayers who are earning income from selling goods and/or providing services that they may receive Form 1099-K, Payment Card and Third-Party Network Transactions, for payment card transactions and third-party payment network transactions of more than $600 for the year. Before 2022, Form 1099-K was issued for third party payment network transactions only if the total number of transactions exceeded 200 for the year and the aggregate amount of these transactions exceeded $20,000. However, now, a single transaction exceeding $600 can trigger a 1099-K The Service emphasized that money received through third-party payment applications from friends and relatives as personal gifts or reimbursements for personal expenses is not taxable. Taxpayers can access Form 1099-K, its instructions and a set of answers to frequently asked questions on the IRS web site.
In addition, the Service reminded taxpayers that they must pay income tax either through withholding or estimated tax payments. Taxpayers should use estimated tax payments to pay other taxes such as self-employment tax and the alternative minimum tax. IRS Publication 17, Your Federal Income Tax (for Individuals), provides general rules to help taxpayers pay the income taxes they owe. Additional helpful information is available in Chapter 5, Business Income, of Publication 334, Tax Guide for Small Business; Publication 525, Taxable and Nontaxable Income, and on the IRS website at Understanding Your Form 1099-K.
The IRS has issued a warning to taxpayers, advising them to be cautious of fraudulent solicitors who pretend to represent genuine charities. These […]
Read MoreThe IRS has announced that enrollment to the IRS Energy Credit Online tool is now open to the sellers of clean vehicles. The Energy Credits tool is available free of cost and will […]
Read MoreThe IRS and Security Summit partners reminded taxpayers to remain vigilant against potential cybersecurity threats. As the National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is […]
Read MoreThe IRS has urged taxpayers to promptly review their tax withholding to avoid surprises, whether in the form of significant refunds or balances due when filing taxes next […]
Read MoreThe IRS has reminded low and moderate income taxpayers that they can save more for their retirement now through Saver’s Credit. This credit is available to taxpayers who are 18 years […]
Read MoreThe IRS has reminded individual retirement arrangement (IRA) owners, aged 70½ or older, of tax-free charitable transfers permitting senior citizens to contribute up to $100,000 annually to eligible charities […]
Read MoreEffective January 1, 2024, the Florida local communications services tax (CST) rates in Collier County are as follows: 2.1% in […]
Read MoreFlorida issued guidance regarding a corporate income tax credit for manufacturing equipment purchased for the production of human breast milk […]
Read MoreFlorida issued guidance regarding the student internship credit program for corporate income taxpayers. The program has been renamed as the […]
Read MoreThe IRS has released the applicable terminal charge and the Standard Industry Fare Level (SIFL) mileage rate for determining the value of noncommercial flights on employer-provided aircraft in effect for the second half of 2023 for […]
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