Tax Alerts

IRS Reminds Taxpayers to Report Digital Asset-Related Income (IR-2023-12)

The IRS has reminded taxpayers that they must report all digital asset-related income when they file their 2022 federal income tax return, as they did for fiscal year 2021. The term “digital assets” has replaced “virtual currencies,” a term used in previous years. The question, which appears at the top of Forms 1040, Individual Income Tax Return; 1040-SR, U.S. Tax Return for Seniors; and 1040-NR, U.S. Nonresident Alien Income Tax Return, was revised this year to update terminology. All taxpayers must answer the question regardless of whether they engaged in any transactions involving digital assets. A digital asset is a digital representation of value which is recorded on a cryptographically secured, distributed ledger. Common digital assets include convertible virtual currency and cryptocurrency, stablecoins and Non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

Taxpayer must check the “Yes” box if they:

  • Received digital assets as payment for property or services provided;

  • Transferred digital assets for free (without receiving any consideration) as a bona fide gift;

  • Received digital assets resulting from a reward or award;

  • Received new digital assets resulting from mining, staking and similar activities;

  • Received digital assets resulting from a hard fork (a branching of a cryptocurrency’s blockchain that splits a single cryptocurrency into two);

  • Disposed of digital assets in exchange for property or services;

  • Disposed of a digital asset in exchange or trade for another digital asset;

  • Sold a digital asset; or

  • Otherwise disposed of any other financial interest in a digital asset.

For more information, taxpayers must visit the Tax Year 2022 1040 (and 1040-SR) Instructions and for frequently asked questions (FAQs) and other details, they must visit the Digital Assets page.

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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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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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 - 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 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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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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