NTA Reiterates Call To Stop Automatically Assessing IIR Penalties
National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins is reiterating her call for the Internal Revenue Service to stop automatically assessing penalties related to international information returns. In an August 22, 2023, blog post, she also
IRS Seeks Greater Participation In ADR
The Internal Revenue Service is looking for ways get its post-filing alternative dispute resolution programs greater exposure and use. The agency recently issued a public call for comment on
IRS Announces Progress Against Dubious ERC Claims; Updates ERC FAQs, IR-2023-135
The IRS announced substantial progress in the ongoing effort related to the dubious Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims. The IRS successfully cleared the backlog of valid ERCs. The period of eligibility for the credit for
Tax Professionals Highlight Employee Retention Tax Credit Issues
Problems with the Internal Revenue Service’s handling of the Employee Retention Tax Credit took center stage before a House committee hearing, with tax professionals airing issues they have experienced and ongoing concerns
Additional Guidance Provided on Receipt of Cryptocurrency, Rev. Rul. 2023-14
The IRS has released a revenue ruling providing additional guidance concerning receipt of cryptocurrency. If a cash-method taxpayer stakes cryptocurrency native to a proof-of-stake blockchain
IRS Ends Most Unannounced Home Visits
The Internal Revenue Service will end, except in very limited circumstances, the practice of making unannounced visits to taxpayers’ homes and businesses. “This change is effective immediately, “IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel said during a
Notice Provides Home Energy Audit Transition Rule and Requirements for Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit, Notice 2023-59; IR-2023-140
An IRS Notice provides a transition rule that generally allows taxpayers to claim the Code Sec. 25C energy efficient home improvement credit for home energy audits conducted in 2023 even if the auditor is not certified. The Notice also
IRS Launches Paperless Processing Initiative, FS-2023-18
Taxpayers, by the 2024 filing season, will be able to digitally submit all correspondence, non-tax forms, and notice responses electronically to the Internal Revenue Service, the
NTA Collins Wants To See Collection Notices Resume
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.—National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins is hoping that collections notices from the Internal Revenue Service will resume in the coming months. The agency
Construction Sector Seeing Higher Payroll Tax Evasion – FinCEN
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network is seeing a “concerning” increase in state and federal payroll tax evasion and workers’ compensation fraud in the U.S. residential and commercial real estate construction industries. “FinCEN is committed to combating fraud
As The Inflation Reduction Act Turns One, Werfel Outlines Goals For Year Two
Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Daniel Werfel is looking to build on the successes the agency has experienced with the first year of supplemental funding provided to the agency by
Don’t Leave Medicare Planning Until the Last Minute
If you’re approaching age 65, it’s a good idea to start preparing for Medicare coverage well in advance. The Medicare rules are complex, and there
