The EV clean vehicle tax credit

Not all electric vehicles (EVs) will qualify for the clean vehicle tax credit. Specifically, EVs placed in service in 2024 won’t be eligible if their battery components are manufactured by a foreign entity of concern (FEOC). EVs placed in service beginning in 2025 mustn’t have batteries containing applicable critical minerals extracted, processed or recycled by […]

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The IRS Whistleblower Office

The IRS Whistleblower Office (WBO) plays a key role in tax collection. The federal tax system relies on voluntary compliance, investigations, data analytics and information from people with knowledge of noncompliance. A tip that leads to collection of proceeds based on matters within the IRS’s jurisdiction may result in a valid claim for a cash […]

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Do I need to report funds received?

Federal tax law defines gross income as income from all sources, unless excluded by law. Amounts received for personal injuries or personal sickness are excluded from taxation. In one case, a formerly married couple received a settlement in exchange for vacating their apartment. Neither reported the amounts on their separate tax returns. In U.S. Tax […]

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IRS delays new reporting rule for online payment processors

For the second consecutive year, the IRS has postponed implementation of a new rule that would have led to an estimated 44 million taxpayers receiving tax forms from payment apps and online marketplaces such as Venmo and eBay. While the delay should spare such taxpayers some confusion, it won’t affect their tax liability or income reporting responsibilities. And […]

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