13 May, 2024
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IRS Defers Enforcement of Rule Impacting Elderly, High-Earning 401(k) Participants and Companies

The IRS initially postponed the implementation of the new reporting requirement for Forms 1099-K by one year.  The agency has established an administrative transition period for the SECURE 2.0 Act’s catch-up contribution requirements.  Older, higher-income 401(k) members must now make their catch-up contributions into after-tax Roth accounts rather than pre-tax traditional accounts, following this new […]

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Taxpayer Assistance: IRS Offers Direction on State Tax Payments

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has made important information available regarding the federal tax status of special payments made by 21 states in 2022 to clear up any confusion and ensure proper tax administration.  This announcement is a comfort for taxpayers in several states who were unsure about the reporting obligations for these contributions on […]

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IRS Unveils Insights on Employee Retention Credit Refunds, ERC Audits, and Fraud

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) emerged as a crucial lifeline for businesses grappling with unprecedented challenges.  Designed to provide relief to those who continued paying employees during lockdowns or experienced substantial drops in revenue, the ERC was a beacon of hope.  The program covered a specific period—from March […]

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Direct Care Workers: The $3,500 Tax Credit Proposal by Federal Lawmakers

If a new proposal wins approval, a few direct care workers in opportunity zones could shortly receive a tax credit.  Recently, US Rep. John James (R-MI) presented the Reignite Hope Act, which, if passed, would provide direct care workers with a $3,500 tax credit.  Particularly, the measure modifies the current IRS tax code in order […]

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IRS: Man Accused of Masquerading as Christian Missionary, Misusing $30M+ in Donations

The Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) Criminal Investigation arm is on a relentless search for Jason Gerald Shenk, a 45-year-old individual accused of orchestrating an elaborate scheme that diverted millions of dollars in donations intended for a Christian ministry in China.  This case has particularly affected members of the Amish and Mennonite communities in Ohio and […]

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Escalating US Child Care Expenses: Explore How This Account Can Cut Your Costs

There is a reason why prospective parents are urged to save money before having children. Costs associated with child care can be excessive, and they appear to increase over time. Care.com reports that roughly 67% of parents spend 20% or more of their monthly income on child care. And on a national scale, the average […]

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Empowering Clean Energy: US Unveils Tax Credits to Benefit Underserved Communities

Thursday, the US Treasury Department announced that eligible communities with low incomes may receive up to a 20% increase in tax credits for qualified solar and wind energy infrastructure. By offering tax credits, the Treasury Department, in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service, intends to attract new market participants into the renewable energy sector. The […]

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Who Qualifies for the $3,284 Stimulus Check? All the Details You Need

In the month of August, individuals will receive a new stimulus check worth up to $3,284 from a sum of $3.4 billion. People who are eligible for this new payment are required to satisfy certain requirements and take a few simple steps.  But why do these payments continue to be made to Americans? This is […]

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Accelerating IRS Refunds: The New System Explained

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has embarked on an ambitious journey towards modernization and efficiency with its newly launched paperless processing initiative.  This campaign, aimed at digitizing all tax returns filed on paper by 2025, promises to revolutionize the way taxpayers interact with the IRS.  Through this transformative effort, the IRS is set to expedite […]

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IRS Gets Tough on Monetized Installment Sale Deals

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Treasury Department are cracking down on certain monetized installment sale transactions that have been identified as potentially abusive tax evasion techniques.  These transactions have garnered attention as a prevalent tax scam, prompting the IRS to take swift action in combating the issue. To address this growing problem, the […]