Tax Alerts

IRS Issues FAQs on Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds

The IRS has provided FAQs regarding Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFR Funds). The FAQs detail the tax consequences for individual recipients and the reporting requirements for the states and local governments and employers as applicable. The FAQs also provide answers regarding payments used to assist with childcare or other basic needs.

The IRS stated that some SLFR Fund recipients may have to report certain payments as income and may owe tax depending on the purpose of the payment. State and local government administrators will find answers regarding their filing requirements, including when Forms 1099 need to be filed. More information about reliance is available at https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/general-overview-of-taxpayer-reliance-on-guidance-published-in-the-internal-revenue-bulletin-and-faqs.

FL - Guidance issued on catastrophic event property damage

Florida provides guidance on catastrophic event property damage for property tax purposes. Topics discussed include the payment of property taxes, […]

FL - Tax relief provided for taxpayers affected by Hurricane Idalia

In response to Hurricane Idalia, eligible taxpayers that file Florida corporate income tax returns with original due dates or extended […]

IRS Warns About ESOP Compliance Issues, IR-2023-144

As part of ensuring high income taxpayers pay what they owe, the IRS warned businesses and tax professionals to be alert to […]

Rates Used in Computing Special Use Value Issued, Rev. Rul. 2023-15

The 2023 interest rates to be used in computing the special use value of farm real property for which an election is made under Code Sec. 2032A were issued by the IRS. In the […]

Taxpayers Reminded of Identity Protection PINs' Importance, IR-2023-134

The IRS has reminded taxpayers about the IRS Identity Protection PIN opt in program to help protect people against tax-related identity theft. “The Identity Protection (IP) PIN is […]

Contractors Reminded of Expanded New Energy Efficient Homes Tax Credit, IR-2023-142

The IRS has reminded eligible contractors who build or substantially reconstruct qualified new energy efficient homes that they might qualify for a tax credit […]

IRS Reminds Educators About Expense Deductions in 2023, IR-2023-150

The IRS has reminded eligible educators that they will be able to deduct out of pocket classroom expenses upto $300 while filing their federal income tax returns next year. […]

FL - Guidance provided on 2023 tax holiday for tools used by skilled trade workers

Guidance is provided regarding the Florida sales tax holiday on tools commonly used by skilled trade workers, which is held […]

FL - Highlands County tourist development tax rate hike announced

The Florida tourist development tax rate in Highlands County is increased from 4% to 5% effective August 1, 2023. Combined […]

IRS Optimizing Service and Strengthening Enforcement, IR-2023-126

The IRS delivered dramatically improved service in 2023 filing season and continues to build on this progress by focusing on critical work across the […]