Entries by admin-wxc

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IRS urges many retirees to make required withdrawals

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded those aged 73 and older of the deadline to take required minimum distributions from individual retirement arrangements (IRAs) and other retirement plans, and highlighted updates introduced by the SECURE 2.0 Act. Required minimum distributions (RMDs) are amounts that many retirement plan and IRA account owners must withdraw […]

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IRS announces special payments going this month to 1 million taxpayers

WASHINGTON — As part of continuing efforts to help taxpayers, the Internal Revenue Service today announced plans to issue automatic payments later this month to eligible people who did not claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns. The IRS announced the special step after reviewing internal data showing many eligible taxpayers who […]

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Get Ready for tax season with key updates, essential tips

WASHINGTON — With the 2025 filing season quickly approaching, the Internal Revenue Service encouraged taxpayers to take key steps now to prepare for filing their 2024 federal income tax returns next year. The IRS continues to improve taxpayer services to help people prepare for tax season with more digital tools and options available. The IRS […]

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IRS increases the standard mileage rate for business use in 2025

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced that the optional standard mileage rate for automobiles driven for business will increase by 3 cents in 2025, while the mileage rates for vehicles used for other purposes will remain unchanged from 2024. Optional standard milage rates are used to calculate the deductible costs of operating vehicles […]

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Form 1099-K threshold is $5,000 for calendar year 2024

The Internal Revenue Service today issued Notice 2024-85 PDF providing transition relief for third-party settlement organizations (TPSOs), also known as payment apps and online marketplaces, regarding transactions during calendar years 2024 and 2025. Under the guidance issued today, TPSOs will be required to report transactions when the amount of total payments for those transactions is […]

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Many businesses must report beneficial ownership information

The Internal Revenue Service will sponsor a free one-hour webinar designed to help the many businesses that must report their beneficial ownership information to the Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. Because this is not an IRS or tax-related requirement, FinCEN representatives will conduct the webinar on this new anti-money laundering provision. The webinar will […]

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Interest rates decrease for the first quarter of 2025

The Internal Revenue Service today announced that interest rates will decrease for the calendar quarter beginning Jan. 1, 2025. For individuals, the rate for overpayments and underpayments will be 7% per year, compounded daily. Here is a complete list of the new rates: 7% for overpayments (payments made in excess of the amount owed), 6% […]

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Save for retirement now, get a tax credit later

The Internal Revenue Service today reminded low- and moderate-income taxpayers that they can save for retirement now and possibly earn a tax credit in 2025 and future years. The Retirement Savings Contributions Credit, also known as the Saver’s Credit, helps taxpayers offset a portion of the first $2,000 ($4,000 if married filing jointly) they voluntarily […]

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IRS releases tax inflation adjustments for tax year 2025

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today the annual inflation adjustments for tax year 2025. Revenue Procedure 2024-40 PDF provides detailed information on adjustments and changes to more than 60 tax provisions that will impact taxpayers when they file their returns in 2026. Notable changes for tax year 2025 The tax year 2025 adjustments […]