Entries by admin-wxc

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Minimum Wage in Florida – Notice to Employees

Effective September 30, 2023, the Florida minimum wage is $12.00 per hour, with a minimum wage of at least $8.98 per hour for tipped employees, in addition to tips, through September 29, 2024. On November 3, 2020, Florida voters approved a state constitutional amendment to gradually increase the state’s minimum wage each year until reaching […]

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Taxpayers should continue to report all cryptocurrency

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers that they must again answer a digital asset question and report all digital asset related income when they file their 2023 federal income tax return, as they did for their 2022 federal tax returns. The question appears at the top of Forms 1040, Individual Income Tax […]

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Treasury, IRS issue guidance on the Qualified Alternative Fuel Vehicle Credit

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service and the Department of the Treasury today issued Notice 2024-20PDF to provide guidance on eligible census tracts for the qualified alternative fuel vehicle refueling property credit and to announce the intent to propose regulations for the credit. The Inflation Reduction Act amended the credit for qualified alternative fuel vehicle refueling […]

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Jan. 16 due date for final 2023 quarterly estimated tax payments

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers who didn’t pay enough tax in 2023 to make a fourth quarter tax payment on or before Jan. 16 to avoid a possible penalty or tax bill when filing in 2024. Taxes are normally paid throughout the year by withholding tax from paychecks, by making quarterly […]

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Treasury, IRS issue guidance for the advanced manufacturing production credit

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued proposed regulations to provide guidance for the advanced manufacturing production credit established by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The new Section 45X provides a credit for the production (within the United States) and sale of certain eligible components including solar and […]

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IRS: 2024 Flexible Spending Arrangement contribution limit rises by $150

WASHINGTON — During open enrollment season for Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSAs), the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that they may be eligible to use tax-free dollars to pay medical expenses not covered by other health plans through their FSA. For 2024, there is a $150 increase to the contribution limit for these accounts. An employee […]

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IRS expands work on aggressive Employee Retention Credit claims

WASHINGTON — As part of continuing efforts to combat dubious Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims, the Internal Revenue Service is sending an initial round of more than 20,000 letters to taxpayers notifying them of disallowed ERC claims. IRS is disallowing claims to entities that did not exist or did not have paid employees during the period […]

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Avoid a surprise next year; review tax withholding now before time runs out

WASHINGTON — With 2023 rapidly coming to a close, the Internal Revenue Service today encouraged taxpayers to review their tax withholding as soon as possible to avoid a potential surprise when they file their tax return next year. Although it’s best for taxpayers to verify withholding early in the year, an adjustment made in the […]