Tax Alerts

IRS: Taxpayers and Tax Professionals Should Protect Themselves from Scams, IR-2023-223, IR-2023-224, IR-2023-226, IR-2023-227, IR-2023-229

As the National Tax Security Awareness Week concludes, the IRS emphasized on the ongoing need for taxpayers and tax professionals to stay […]

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FL – Collier County 1% local government infrastructure surtax repealed

The 1% Florida local government infrastructure sales surtax imposed in Collier County is repealed effective December 31, 2023.Repeal of SurtaxOrdinance […]

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FL – Guidance on adoption of 2023 internal revenue code published

Florida issued corporate income tax guidance on the adoption of the 2023 Internal Revenue Code (IRC). As a result, Florida […]

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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 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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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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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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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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FL - Gas and Sulfur production tax rates for 2024-2025 announced

Florida has issued the severance tax rates for the production of gas and sulfur effective July 1, 2024, through June […]

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FL - Gas and Sulfur production tax rates for 2024-2025 announced

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 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 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 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