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Weekly IRS Roundup September 2 – September 6, 2024

Check out our summary of significant Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance and relevant tax matters for the week of September 2, 2024 – September 6, 2024.

September 2, 2024: The IRS released Internal Revenue Bulletin 2024-36, which includes Notice 2024-63. The notice provides guidance on matching contributions for qualified student loan payments under § 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code (Code) and other similar retirement plans. This guidance aims to help plan sponsors with setting up these programs for plan years beginning after December 31, 2024, until proposed regulations are issued.

September 3, 2024: The IRS reminded taxpayers to develop or update their emergency preparedness plans as part of National Preparedness Month, especially with the peak of hurricane season imminent and elevated wildfire risks. Key steps include protecting and duplicating essential documents, creating property inventories, and knowing how to reconstruct records if needed.

September 4, 2024: The IRS announced it is using funding from the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) to modernize taxpayer services with new online tools, including the IRS Energy Credits Online platform, which simplifies the process for claiming clean energy credits. These improvements aim to save taxpayers time and money while enhancing compliance and fraud mitigation.

September 4, 2024: The IRS released Revenue Procedure 2024-34, which modifies Revenue Procedure 2024-23 to provide procedures under Code § 446 for obtaining automatic consent to change accounting methods for Code § 174 research or experimental expenditures paid or incurred after December 31, 2021. The new revenue procedure also limits audit protection for these expenditures if changes are not made in the applicable tax year.

September 4, 2024: The IRS reminded tax professionals to be vigilant for signs of data breaches, such as slow computer performance, unexpected cursor movements, and clients receiving IRS authentication letters for returns they did not file. Immediate reporting to the IRS and proactive measures, such as obtaining an Identity Protection PIN, are crucial to mitigate the impact of data theft.

September 5, 2024: The IRS encouraged taxpayers to use Identity Protection PINs and establish an IRS online account to safeguard against identity theft and fraud. These tools help protect personal and financial information from being stolen by scammers.

September 5, 2024: The IRS reminded taxpayers that the deadline for the third quarter estimated tax payment is September 16, 2024. Taxpayers in disaster-affected areas in 17 US states, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands may qualify for an extended deadline.

September 5, 2024: The IRS released Notice 2024-65, requesting public comments on the implementation of Saver’s Match contributions, a new initiative under Code § 6433 aimed at boosting retirement savings for low-to-moderate-income individuals. Public comments are sought on various aspects, including eligibility, claiming processes, and outreach to traditionally marginalized communities, with a deadline of November 4, 2024.

September 6, 2024: The IRS announced [...]

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Weekly IRS Roundup August 12 – August 16, 2024

Check out our summary of significant Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance and relevant tax matters for the week of August 12, 2024 – August 16, 2024.

August 12, 2024: The IRS released Internal Revenue Bulletin 2024-33, which includes final regulations on the treatment of property used to acquire parent stock or securities in certain triangular reorganizations involving foreign corporations under Section 367 of the Internal Revenue Code. These regulations, effective July 17, 2024, also cover the consequences for recipients of such stock or securities and subsequent inbound nonrecognition transactions.

August 12, 2024: The IRS reminded taxpayers of the option to electronically request relief for certain late-filed international documents, such as gain recognition agreements and dual consolidated losses, using eFax. This digital option, introduced in August 2023, aims to streamline the process and reduce the burden of paper documentation.

August 12, 2024: The IRS extended the deadline to file federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments for certain individuals and businesses in Minnesota that were affected by severe weather that began on June 16, 2024. The new deadline is February 3, 2025. The extended deadline is available to taxpayers in any area designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), including individuals and households that reside or have a business in Blue Earth County or one of the other 24 specified Minnesota counties.

August 13, 2024: The IRS released an updated Written Information Security Plan (WISP) to help tax professionals protect against identity theft and data breaches. As part of the Protect Your Clients; Protect Yourself campaign, WISP highlights best practices like multifactor authentication and mandatory reporting of security incidents affecting more than 500 individuals.

August 13, 2024: The IRS extended the deadline to file federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments for certain individuals and businesses in Vermont that were affected by Hurricane Debby. The new deadline is February 3, 2025. The extended deadline is available to taxpayers in any area designated by FEMA, including individuals and households that reside or have a business in any of the 14 Vermont counties.

August 14, 2024: The IRS encouraged qualifying businesses, tax-exempt organizations and government entities to complete pre-filing registration for elective pay related to 2023 projects at least 120 days before they file their tax returns. By registering, taxpayers can earn certain tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and the CHIPS and Science Act.

August 15, 2024: The IRS announced the opening of the application period for the 2025 Compliance Assurance Process program, which will run from September 4, 2024, to October 31, 2024. This program is available to certain privately held C corporations and publicly traded corporations with at least $10 million in assets.

August 15, 2024: The IRS reminded truckers that the deadline to file IRS Form 2290, Heavy Highway [...]

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