Tax Alerts

FL – Taxpayers reminded of new exemption for oral hygiene products

Recent legislation enacted a Florida sales and use tax exemption for oral hygiene products. “Oral hygiene products” are defined as […]

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IRS Modifies Applicability of HDHP Relief, Notice 2023-37

In light of the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Treasury Department and the IRS have released guidance modifying prior guidance regarding […]

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Businesses Again Warned About Employee Retention Credit Scams, IR-2023-105

The IRS has an renewed alert to warn businesses against misleading employee retention credit scams. Employee Retention Credit (ERC) is a a refundable tax […]

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IRS Issues Nonconventional Source Fuel Reference Price for 2022

The IRS has published the reference price under Code Sec. 45K(d)(2)(C). The credit period for the nonconventional source production credit under Code Sec. 45K ended on December 31, 2013, for […]

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Chief Counsel Rules on Exempt Purposes Regarding NIL Collective, AM 2023-004

An organization that developed paid name, image,and likeness (NIL) opportunities for student-athletes was operating for a substantial nonexempt purpose. This would […]

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IRS Provides Helpful Tax Information for Military Personnel, FS-2023-14

The IRS encouraged members of the military and their families to learn more about the special tax benefits available to them. MilTax, a Department of […]

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IRS Highlights Payment Plan Options and Online Payment Agreement, FS-2023-15

The IRS has highlighted numerous payment plan options for taxpayers who cannot pay taxes in one go. Further, the IRS has advised taxpayers to use the Online Payment Agreement (OPA) to set it up to pay off […]

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FL – Guidance provided on 2023 back-to-school tax holidays

Florida provides guidance regarding the two 2023 back-to-school sales tax holidays, which will be held on: July 24, 2023, through […]

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No Further Funding Cuts For IRS In FY24

Other than a planned repurposing of Inflation Reduction Act supplemental funding, the Internal Revenue Service saw no other cuts as the President signed off on the resolution […]

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No Further Funding Cuts For IRS In FY24

IRS Criminal Investigation Releases COVID Fraud Conviction Statistics, IR-2024-83

The IRS released statistics that showed 1,644 tax and money-laundering cases related to COVID fraud, totaling $9 billion investigated by the Criminal Investigation (CI). CI is the law enforcement […]

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IRS Criminal Investigation Releases COVID Fraud Conviction Statistics, IR-2024-83

IRS Updates FAQ on Commercial Clean Vehicle Credits (FS-2024-14; IR-2024-111)

The IRS updated frequently asked questions (FAQ) on New, Previously Owned and Qualified Commercial Clean Vehicle Credits. These FAQs provide guidance on how the Inflation Reduction […]

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IRS Updates FAQ on Commercial Clean Vehicle Credits (FS-2024-14; IR-2024-111)

2024 Foreign Housing Expense Amounts Released, Notice 2024-31

KPMG TaxNewsFlash – United States March 20, 2024 The IRS today released Notice 2024-31 [PDF 156 KB] providing the adjustments to the limitation on housing expenses, under […]

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2024 Foreign Housing Expense Amounts Released, Notice 2024-31

Energy Efficient Property and Improvement Rebate Guidance Issued, Announcement 2024-19; IR-2024-97

The IRS has issued an announcement that addresses the federal income tax treatment of amounts paid for the purchase of energy efficient property and improvements. Taxpayers who […]

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Energy Efficient Property and Improvement Rebate Guidance Issued, Announcement 2024-19; IR-2024-97

IRS Releases Major Filing Numbers Showing Service Improvements, IR-2024-109

Reflecting on the 2024 tax filing season, the IRS released major filing numbers for the season. The agency highlighted a variety of improvements that dramatically expanded service for millions of taxpayers during […]

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IRS Releases Major Filing Numbers Showing Service Improvements, IR-2024-109

IRS Wraps Up Dirty Dozen, Warns of Bogus Tax Avoidance Strategies (IR-2024-105)

The IRS has wrapped up the 2024 Dirty Dozen campaign, with a warning to taxpayers to beware of promoters selling bogus tax avoidance strategies. Promoters have been peddling elaborate bogus schemes to […]

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IRS Wraps Up Dirty Dozen, Warns of Bogus Tax Avoidance Strategies (IR-2024-105)

FL - Tax rate on commercial rentals reduced from 4.5% to 2% effective june 1, 2024

Effective June 1, 2024, the Florida sales tax rate imposed on the total rent charged for renting, leasing, letting, or […]

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FL - Tax rate on commercial rentals reduced from 4.5% to 2% effective june 1, 2024

FL - Solid mineral tax rates for 2024 announced

Florida has released the severance tax rates on the production of heavy minerals and other solid minerals for 2024. From […]

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FL - Solid mineral tax rates for 2024 announced

IRS Provides Waiver for Taxpayers Failing to Meet Foreign Earned Income Requirements, Rev. Proc. 2024-17

The IRS has provided a waiver for any individual who failed to meet the foreign earned income or deduction eligibility requirements of Code Sec. 911(d)(1) because adverse conditions in a foreign country […]

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IRS Provides Waiver for Taxpayers Failing to Meet Foreign Earned Income Requirements, Rev. Proc. 2024-17