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Weekly IRS Roundup August 19 – August 23, 2024

by Kevin Spencer, Evan Walters and Sama Kaseer | Sep 3, 2024 | IRS Guidance, Tax Reform, Tax Refunds

Check out our summary of significant Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance and relevant tax matters for the week of August 19, 2024 – August 23, 2024.

August 19, 2024: The IRS released Internal Revenue Bulletin 2024-34, which includes the following:

Treasury Decision 10005, which provides the criteria for single-employer defined benefit plan sponsors to obtain approval to use plan-specific mortality tables when calculating present value for minimum funding. Effective July 31, 2024, these changes will apply to plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2025.
Notice 2024-61, which provides the inflation adjustment factor and phase-out amount for the enhanced oil recovery credit under § 38 of the Internal Revenue Code (Code) for calendar years 1991 through 2024.
Announcement 2024-31, which revokes the Code § 501(c)(3) determination for specified organizations and stipulates that contributions made to said organizations by individual donors are no longer deductible under Code § 170(b)(1)(A).

August 19, 2024: The IRS reminded taxpayers that summer day camp expenses may qualify for the Child and Dependent Care tax credit, which can help offset costs for working parents with children under 13. The credit may cover up to 35% of qualifying expenses, with a maximum eligible expense of $3,000 for one child and $6,000 for two or more.

August 19, 2024: The IRS released Notice 2024-63, which allows employers to match contributions to Code § 401(k) plans and similar retirement plans based on employees’ student loan payments. This guidance, effective for plan years beginning after December 31, 2023, includes eligibility criteria, employee certification requirements, and special nondiscrimination testing relief.

August 19, 2024: The IRS reminded taxpayers who requested an extension to file their federal taxes that free filing options, such as IRS Free File and MilTax (for eligible military members), are still available for filing electronically and claiming tax credits.

August 20, 2024: The IRS advised taxpayers who opted for paid tax preparers to help file their tax returns to verify the preparer’s credentials, check their history with the Better Business Bureau, and ensure they offer IRS e-file services.

August 20, 2024: The IRS highlighted the “Security Six,” a set of essential steps tax professionals can take to protect their offices, computers, and client data from cyber threats. These steps include using anti-virus software, firewalls, multifactor authentication, backup software or services, encrypted drives, and virtual private networks.

August 21, 2024: The IRS reminded school teachers that they can deduct up to $300 of unreimbursed classroom expenses for the 2024 tax year. This deduction applies to a variety of classroom items, including supplies, books, and equipment, and is available even if teachers take the standard deduction.

August 21, 2024: The IRS released Revenue Ruling 2024-18, which announces that interest rates for tax overpayments and underpayments under Code § 6621 will remain unchanged for the fourth [...]

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Weekly IRS Roundup August 12 – August 16, 2024

by Kevin Spencer, Evan Walters and Sama Kaseer | Aug 22, 2024 | IRS Guidance, Tax Reform

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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Weekly IRS Roundup June 3 – June 7, 2024

by Kevin Spencer, Evan Walters and Sama Kaseer | Jun 13, 2024 | IRS Guidance, Tax Reform, Tax Refunds

Check out our summary of significant Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance and relevant tax matters for the week of June 3, 2024 – June 7, 2024.

June 3, 2024: The IRS released Internal Revenue Bulletin 2024-23, which includes Revenue Procedure 2024-23. The revenue procedure provides an updated list of tax accounting method changes for which IRS consent will be automatically granted pursuant to Form 3115, Application for Change in Accounting Method.

June 5, 2024: The IRS announced it has accepted more than one million taxpayer submissions via the Document Upload Tool since it launched in 2021. The Document Upload Tool enables taxpayers and tax professionals to securely upload required tax documents online at IRS.gov.

June 5, 2024: The IRS outlined factors to help taxpayers distinguish hobbies from true business activities and reminded them that payments received for goods and services through payment apps, such as Cash App and Venmo, are taxable income.

June 5, 2024: The IRS issued Notice 2024-46, which provides that payments made by Norfolk Southern to individuals affected by the 2023 train derailment incident in East Palestine, Ohio, are considered “qualified disaster relief payments,” which should be excluded from gross income if they are not otherwise covered by insurance.

June 6, 2024: The IRS announced that eligible contractors who build new energy efficient homes or substantially reconstruct existing homes into qualified energy efficient homes may be eligible for a tax credit of up to $5,000 per home. The credit amount depends on the type of home, the home’s energy efficiency and the date the home was purchased or leased.

June 7, 2024: The IRS issued Notice 2024-48, which provides the requirements for qualifying under the Statistical Area Category or the Coal Closure Category in Notice 2023-29 to determine taxpayers’ eligibility for the Energy Community Bonus Credit amounts or rates under Internal Revenue Code (Code) §§ 45, 45Y, 48 and 48E.

June 7, 2024: The IRS issued Revenue Procedure 2024-26, which provides additional procedures for qualified manufacturers of new clean vehicles to submit records demonstrating their compliance with certain requirements under Code §§ 30D(d) and (e) to be eligible for the clean vehicle tax credit.

June 7, 2024: The IRS extended the deadline to file federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments for certain individuals and businesses in Kentucky that were affected by severe weather that started April 2, 2024. The new deadline is November 1, 2024. 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 the following counties: Boyd, Carter, Fayette, Greenup, Henry, Jefferson, Jessamine, Mason, Oldham, Union and Whitley.

June 7, 2024: The IRS extended the deadline to file federal individual and business tax returns and make [...]

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