Tax Alerts

IRS Releases New Form 8918, Material Advisor Disclosure Statement

The IRS has released a new version of Form 8918, Material Advisor Disclosure Statement, to include 2D barcodes. After June 1, 2022, the IRS will accept only the latest version of Form 8918 (Rev. November 2021). The IRS will accept prior versions of Form 8918 through June 1, 2022. After that date, the IRS will reject prior versions of the form. The IRS would accepts completed Form 8918 and related attachments by fax to 844-253-5607. Alternatively, Form 8918 may be mailed to: Internal Revenue Service, OTSA Mail Stop 4915, 1973 Rulon White Blvd., Ogden, UT 84201. Taxpayers may refer to this statement for more information about Form 8918.

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 Reminds Employers of New Electronic Filing Requirements for Forms W-2, W-2c

The IRS has reminded employers that the new lower threshold for required electronic filing of information returns applies to tax year 2023 Forms W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, because they […]