Tax Alerts

IRS Reminds Taxpayers to Check Tax Withholding Now to Avoid Paying Future Quarterly Estimated Payments, FS-2023-1; IR-2023-10

The IRS reminded taxpayers who earn wages to use the Tax Withholding Estimator tool to adjust their 2023 withholding. Checking now and making necessary adjustments early in the year may help taxpayers avoid the need for quarterly estimated tax payments. Further, having a second job or non-wage income from unemployment, self-employment, annuity income, the gig economy or digital assets may require taxpayers to make quarterly estimated tax payments to avoid a balance due when they file. Additionally, various financial transactions, especially late in the year, can have an unexpected tax impact. Examples include year-end and holiday bonuses, stock dividends, capital gain distributions from mutual funds and stocks, bonds, virtual currency and real estate or other property sold at a profit.

The Tax Withholding Estimator, also available in Spanish, can help wage earners determine if they have too much or too little tax withheld. Taxpayers may use the estimate to change their withholding amount and submit a new Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Certificate, to their employer. The tool offers those who earn wages step-by-step help for tailoring the amount of income tax they should have withheld from their paycheck. Further, the IRS advised taxpayers to make tax payments electronically using IRS Direct Pay or the Treasury Department’s Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS). If paying by check, taxpayers should make the check payable to the “United States Treasury”.

Finally, the IRS provided some tools informing taxpayers how to make withholding adjustments due to unforeseen life events and other scenarios. This included tips for using the IRS Tax Withholding Estimator, special tax law provisions when the federal government declares their location a major disaster area and information about Form W-4, among other things.

Energy Credit Online Tool Now Available to Sellers, IR-2023-202

The 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 […]

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Energy Credit Online Tool Now Available to Sellers, IR-2023-202

IRS Offers Cybersecurity Tips, IR-2023-200

The IRS and Security Summit partners reminded taxpayers to remain vigilant against potential cybersecurity threats. As the National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is […]

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IRS Offers Cybersecurity Tips, IR-2023-200

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 […]

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IRS Cautions Against Charity Scams Amid Global Crisis, IR-2023-196

IRS Urges Taxpayers to Review Withholding, IR-2023-205

The 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 […]

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IRS Urges Taxpayers to Review Withholding, IR-2023-205

Low and Moderate Income Taxpayers Can Save More through Saver’s Credit in 2024, IR-2023-222

The 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 […]

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Low and Moderate Income Taxpayers Can Save More through Saver’s Credit in 2024, IR-2023-222

IRS Reminds IRA Owners of Tax-Free Charitable Transfer Option, IR-2023-215

The 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 […]

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IRS Reminds IRA Owners of Tax-Free Charitable Transfer Option, IR-2023-215

FL - Change in Collier County local communications services tax rates announced

Effective January 1, 2024, the Florida local communications services tax (CST) rates in Collier County are as follows: 2.1% in […]

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FL - Change in Collier County local communications services tax rates announced

FL - Guidance on credit for human milk fortifier manufacturing equipment issued

Florida issued guidance regarding a corporate income tax credit for manufacturing equipment purchased for the production of human breast milk […]

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FL - Guidance on credit for human milk fortifier manufacturing equipment issued

FL - Guidance on internship tax credit program issued

Florida issued guidance regarding the student internship credit program for corporate income taxpayers. The program has been renamed as the […]

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FL - Guidance on internship tax credit program issued

IRS, Treasury Release 2023-2024 Priority Guidance Plan, 2023–2024 Priority Guidance Plan Initial Version

The Treasury and IRS have released their 2023-2024 Priority Guidance Plan. The plan continues to prioritize taxpayer engagement with the Treasury Department and the Service through a variety […]

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IRS, Treasury Release 2023-2024 Priority Guidance Plan, 2023–2024 Priority Guidance Plan Initial Version