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Tax season: Get ready now to file 2023 federal income tax returns in early 2024

WASHINGTON — With the nation’s tax season rapidly approaching, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers there are important steps they can take now to help “get ready” to file their 2023 federal tax return. This is the first in a series of special IRS “Get Ready” reminders to help taxpayers prepare for the upcoming tax […]

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Saver’s Credit can help low and moderate income taxpayers to save more in 2024

WASHINGTON —The Internal Revenue Service reminds low- and moderate-income taxpayers that they can save for retirement now and possibly earn a special tax credit in 2024 and years ahead. The Retirement Savings Contributions Credit, also known as the Saver’s Credit, helps offset part of the first $2,000 workers voluntarily contribute to Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs), […]

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IRS encourages employers to electronically file payroll tax returns

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded employers that the best way to file their next quarterly payroll tax return by the Oct. 31, 2023, due date is electronically. While paper filing is available, the IRS strongly encourages e-filing. E-filing is the most secure, accurate method to file returns, and saves time. E-filing is easy with […]

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IRS: Beware of fake charities; check before donating

WASHINGTON — With the tragic crises and natural disasters happening around the globe, many are responding to the call to give what they can to help. The Internal Revenue Service today warned taxpayers to be wary of criminals soliciting donations and falsely posing as legitimate charities. When fake charities scam unsuspecting donors, the proceeds don’t […]

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IRS issues guidance for the transfer of clean vehicle credits

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service issued proposed regulations, Revenue Procedure 2023-33PDF and frequently asked questions today for the transfer of new and previously owned clean vehicle credits from the taxpayer to an eligible entity for vehicles placed in service after Dec. 31, 2023. The Inflation Reduction Act provides taxpayers with credits for qualified new and previously owned clean vehicles […]

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IRS reminds gig workers, self-employed to pay quarter estimated taxes

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service sent a reminder to taxpayers who pay estimated taxes that the deadline to submit their third quarter payment was Sept. 15, 2023. Taxpayers not subject to withholding may need to make quarterly estimated tax payments. Taxpayers such as gig workers, sole proprietors, retirees, partners and S corporation shareholders generally must make […]

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IRS clarifies rules for new corporate alternative minimum tax

WASHINGTON — The Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued Notice 2023-64PDF to provide additional interim guidance designed to help corporations determine whether the new corporate alternative minimum tax (CAMT) applies to them and how to compute the tax. Notice 2023-64, clarifies and supplements Notice 2023-07PDF and Notice 2023-20PDF, issued earlier this year. Treasury and IRS anticipate […]