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Weekly IRS Roundup September 2 – September 6, 2024

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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 May 30 – June 2, 2023

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Check out our summary of significant Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance and relevant tax matters for the week of May 30, 2023 – June 2, 2023.

May 30, 2023: The IRS released Internal Revenue Bulletin 2023-22, which highlights the following:

  • Notice 2023-39: This notice describes proposed amendments to Section 148 that the US Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the IRS intend to issue regarding an exception to arbitrage investment restrictions applicable to bonds on which the interest is excludable from gross income under Section 103(a) (tax-exempt bonds). Specifically, the forthcoming proposed regulations will amend Section 1.148-11(d)(1)(i)(F) regarding whether certain perpetual trust funds created and controlled by states that are pledged as credit enhancements to guarantee tax-exempt bonds will be treated as replacement proceeds of the guaranteed bonds for purposes of the arbitrage investment restrictions on tax-exempt bonds under Section 148.
  • Revenue Procedure 2023-23: This procedure provides the 2024 inflation-adjusted amounts for Health Savings Accounts as determined under Section 223, as well as the maximum amount that may be made newly available for excepted benefit health reimbursement arrangements provided under Section 54.9831-1(c)(3)(viii) of the Pension Excise Tax Regulations.
  • Notice 2023-40: This notice sets forth updates on the corporate bond monthly yield curve, the corresponding spot segment rates used under Sec. 417(e)(3)(D) and the 24-month average segment rates applicable for May 2023. This notice also provides the 30-year Treasury rates, as reflected by the application of Sec. 430(h)(2)(C)(iv).
  • Notice 2023-38: This notice provides the general rules taxpayers must satisfy to qualify for the domestic content bonus credit amounts and the related recordkeeping and certification requirements. The guidance also describes a safe harbor regarding the classification of certain components in representative types of qualified facilities, energy projects or energy storage technologies.

May 30, 2023: The IRS released Tax Tip 2023-73, reminding taxpayers that the extended deadline to file their 2019 tax returns for unclaimed refunds is July 17, 2023. Taxpayers usually have three years to file; however, the deadline was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 30, 2023: The IRS requested comments on Form 1041, U.S. Income Tax Return for Estates and Trusts, related Schedules D, I, J and K-1, and Form 1041-V. Comments should be received on or before July 31, 2023.

May 30, 2023: The IRS reminded taxpayers living and working abroad to file their 2022 federal income tax return by the June 15 deadline. This applies to both US citizens and resident aliens abroad, including those with dual citizenship.

May 31, 2023: The Treasury and the IRS announced guidance for applicants investing in solar- and wind-powered electricity generation facilities. Notice 2023-17 established the Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program back in February 2023 and provided initial guidance for potential applicants. The proposed regulations request comments on certain definitions [...]

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