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Weekly IRS Roundup September 23 – September 27, 2024

by Kevin Spencer, Evan Walters and Sama Kaseer | Oct 7, 2024 | IRS Guidance, Tax Reform

Check out our summary of significant Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance and relevant tax matters for the week of September 23, 2024 – September 27, 2024.

September 23, 2024: The IRS released Internal Revenue Bulletin 2024-39, which includes the following:

Announcement 2024-39, which revokes the determination for specified organizations under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (Code) and stipulates that contributions made to said organizations by individual donors are no longer deductible under Code § 170(b)(1)(A).
Proposed regulations, which update and modify the 2017 proposed regulations, including the timing for making and revoking the proposed mark-to-market election and the Code § 954 currency elections. Taxpayers may rely on the regulations until they are finalized, but the changes to the 2017 proposed regulations take effect upon their publication in the Federal Register, which is expected on August 20, 2024.

September 23, 2024: The IRS announced the appointment of a new chief for its Independent Office of Appeals. They will be responsible for managing the resolution of tax disputes between taxpayers and the IRS without litigation.

September 24, 2024: The IRS released Revenue Procedure 2024-38, which provides guidance on the income requirements for qualified residential rental projects financed with exempt facility bonds under Code § Section 142(d) and for qualified low-income housing projects under Code § 42. The guidance will take effect on October 24, 2024.

September 26, 2024: The IRS introduced a supplemental claim process to assist payroll companies and third-party payers in resolving incorrect claims for the Employee Retention Credit. This process allows third-party payers to correct or withdraw claims for taxpayers who are ineligible for the credit.

September 26, 2024: The IRS released Revenue Ruling 2024-22, determining that the Bourse de Montréal (MX) is a qualified board or exchange under Code § 1256(g)(7)(C), provided it holds a valid Order of Registration from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. This ruling is effective for MX contracts entered into on or after November 1, 2024.

September 27, 2024: The IRS released its weekly list of written determinations (e.g., Private Letter Rulings, Technical Advice Memorandums and Chief Counsel Advice).

Weekly IRS Roundup January 11 – January 15, 2021

by McDermott Will & Emery | Jan 20, 2021 | IRS Guidance, Tax Reform

Presented below is our summary of significant Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance and relevant tax matters for the week of January 11, 2021 – January 15, 2021. Additionally, for continuing updates on the tax impact of COVID-19, please visit our resource page here.

January 11, 2021: The IRS released TD 9948 containing final regulations relating to the excise taxes imposed on certain amounts paid for transportation of persons and property by air.

January 11, 2021: The IRS released TD 9938 setting forth final regulations related to the excise tax on remuneration in excess of $1 million and any excess parachute payment paid by certain tax-exempt organizations to covered employees.

January 12, 2021: The IRS released TD 9946 containing final regulations related to the deduction and reporting of certain fines, penalties and other amounts.

January 13, 2021: The IRS released TD 9949 providing final regulations concerning the application of the employer shared responsibility provisions and certain nondiscrimination rules to health reimbursement arrangements and certain other health plans.

January 14, 2021: The IRS released Rev. Proc. 21-11 providing methods for calculating W-2 wages for purposes of the wage limitation for the section 199A(g) deduction.

January 14, 2021: The IRS released Rev. Proc. 21-12 extending, in light of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, the expiration date relevant to the application of certain safe harbors protecting the tax status of certain real estate mortgage investment conduits (REMICs) and investment trusts.

January 15, 2021: The IRS released Rev. Rul. 21-03 providing tables of covered compensation related to the contribution and benefit bases under the Social Security Act.

January 15, 2021: The IRS released Notice 21-12 providing temporary relief, due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, from certain requirements for qualified low-income housing projects and qualified residential rental projects.

January 15, 2021: The IRS released its weekly list of written determinations (e.g., Private Letter Rulings, Technical Advice Memorandums and Chief Counsel Advice).

January 15, 2021: The IRS released Internal Revenue Bulletin 2021-3, dated January 19, 2021, containing the following highlights: Notice 2021-7 (Administrative, Employment); TD 9932 (Employee Plans, Income Tax); REG-114615-16 (Excise Tax); Notice 2021-2 (Income Tax); Notice 2021-5 (Income Tax); Rev. Proc. 2021-9 (Income Tax); TD 9939 (Income Tax); TD 9941 (Income Tax); and TD 9942 (Income Tax).

Special thanks to Brian Moore in our Washington, DC, office for this week’s roundup.

Weekly IRS Roundup April 1 – 5, 2019

by McDermott Will & Emery | Apr 8, 2019 | IRS Guidance, Uncategorized

Presented below is our summary of significant Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance and relevant tax matters for the week of April 1 – 5, 2019.

April 2, 2019: The IRS issued a news release providing tips on payment options, penalty waivers, refunds and other filing related recommendations.

April 3, 2019: The IRS issued a notice inviting individuals to apply for positions with the Taxpayer Advocacy Program (TAP) from April 8 – May 3.

April 3, 2019: The IRS issued Revenue Procedure 2019-17 providing guidance regarding qualified residential rental projects financed with tax exempt bonds under Section 142(d) of the code.

April 3, 2019: The IRS issued a news release reminding taxpayers who make quarterly payments that the first estimated quarterly payment for 2019 is due Monday, April 15.

April 4, 2019: The IRS issued a news release reminding taxpayers with foreign assets of the annual April 15 Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) filing deadline.

April 5, 2019: The IRS issued a news release dispelling what the agency terms five myths about tax refunds.

April 5, 2019: The IRS released Treasury Decision 9855 specifying which return to use for taxpayers who owe excise taxes under Sections 4960, 4966, 4967 or 4968 of the code.

April 5, 2019: The IRS issued final regulations authorizing the disclosure of certain expense items from business tax returns to the Census Bureau.

Special thanks to Terence McAllister in our New York office for this week’s roundup.

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