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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 […]

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IRS warns taxpayers of charity scams following recent hurricanes

WASHINGTON — In the aftermath of Hurricanes Milton and Helene, the Internal Revenue Service today cautioned taxpayers of scammers who use fake charities to gather sensitive personal and financial data from unsuspecting donors. Scammers commonly set up fake charities to take advantage of peoples’ generosity during natural disasters and other tragic events. “Many people want […]

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IRS encourages taxpayers to sign up for an IP PIN for the 2025 tax season

WASHINGTON — As the 2025 tax season approaches, the IRS encourages all taxpayers to take an important step to safeguard their identity by signing up for an identity protection personal identification number (IP PIN). This simple yet crucial step can provide an added layer of security, helping protect against tax-related identity theft. The IRS encourages […]

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IRS Direct File set to expand availability

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today that Direct File will be available for the 2025 tax filing season in double the number of states than last year’s pilot, and it will cover a wider range of tax situations, greatly expanding the number of taxpayers eligible to use the free e-filing service. State and […]

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IRS warns of “mills” taking advantage of taxpayers

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers to beware of promoters claiming their services are necessary to resolve unpaid taxes owed to the IRS while charging excessive fees, often with no results. These unscrupulous “mills” use aggressive marketing to make false claims of guaranteed settlements for “pennies-on-the-dollar,” or will say there’s a limited window […]

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IRS opens new process to help incorrect claims for the Employee Retention Credit

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today that the agency is opening a supplemental claim process to help third-party payers and their clients resolve incorrect claims for the Employee Retention Credit. Third-party payers report and pay clients’ federal employment taxes under the third-party payer’s Employer Identification Number. They handle clients’ payroll and tax reporting […]

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IRS issues proposed regulations for Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today issued proposed regulations to provide guidance on the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (CAMT). The Inflation Reduction Act created the CAMT, which imposes a 15% minimum tax on the adjusted financial statement income (AFSI) of large corporations for taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 2022. The CAMT generally applies […]