How is the IRS using the increased funding it received?

Recent analysis from the U.S. Dept. of Treasury and the IRS shows that the additional funding provided to the IRS under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) can increase overall revenues by nearly $561 billion through fiscal year 2034. This amount is substantially more than the previously estimated amount of $390 billion over the next 10 […]

IRS issues fact sheet on 1099-K

Late last year, the IRS announced a delay in releasing the Form 1099-K, Payment Card and Third Party Network Transactions, $600 reporting threshold for third-party settlement organizations. These include payment apps and online marketplaces. As a result, for 2023, reporting generally isn’t required unless a taxpayer receives more than $20,000 and has more than 200 […]

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What is jointly and severally liable?

Spouses who file a joint federal tax return are both generally liable for the tax owed. But joint filers may be eligible for “innocent spouse” relief that shields them from liability. One taxpayer argued that if she paid the taxes owed, she’d suffer economic hardship. Her annual income, she said, was far below the poverty […]

Address Change?

Did your address change in 2023? If so, it’s important to notify the IRS of your correct address for your home or business. You can easily inform the IRS of changes to your home address by filing Form 8822 or Form 8822-B to change your business address. You can also make the change by calling […]

Reporting Cash transactions

A reminder for businesses: Use IRS Form 8300 to report cash transactions of $10,000 or more within 15 days of a transaction. If you file electronically, forms are delivered to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. Paper forms are submitted to the IRS. You also generally should provide written statements to parties whose names you’ve reported […]

Captive Insurance Company loses in Tax Court

When businesses owned by a married couple supplemented traditional insurance with “microcaptive” policies from companies the husband controlled, the IRS called foul. The tax agency said these policies were used to claim deductions and avoid paying tax. The Tax Court agreed. It ruled, among other things, that the taxpayers failed to show their captive policies […]

Requirements for Clean Vehicle Tax Credits

For an electric vehicle to qualify for the clean vehicle tax credit (IRC Sec. 30D), it must meet certain requirements. The maximum credit is $7,500. A vehicle that meets the requirements for critical materials may qualify for a $3,750 credit. A vehicle that meets requirements for battery components may qualify for a $3,750 credit. At […]

The SALT Marriage Penalty Elimination Act

Coming on the heels of its recent passage of the proposed Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act, the U.S. House of Representatives may soon vote on another tax-related bill, the SALT Marriage Penalty Elimination Act. It addresses the state and local tax (SALT) deduction, which was capped at $10,000 by the Tax Cuts […]

Deadline is tomorrow

The IRS is reminding certain disaster victims of a fast-approaching deadline on Feb.15, 2024. Those affected by federally declared disasters that occurred in 2023 between Aug. 8 and Oct. 9 were granted extra time to file their 2022 tax returns, but not extra time to pay taxes due. Among those disasters were Hurricane Lee, Hurricane […]