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…
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 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…
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…
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…
IRS launches business tax account
WASHINGTON — Following a dramatically improved 2023 filing season thanks to Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) investments, the Internal Revenue Service has targeted IRA resources on strengthening enforcement, with announcements on new initiatives…
IRS expands use of chatbots to help answer questions on key notices
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced the availability of expanded chatbot technology to help quickly answer basic questions for people receiving notices about possibly underreporting their taxes.
The new chatbot feature…
IRS: Those impacted by Idalia qualify for tax relief
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced tax relief for individuals and businesses affected by Idalia in parts of Florida. These taxpayers now have until Feb. 15, 2024, to file various federal individual and business tax returns…
IRS launches paperless processing initiative
Taxpayers will have the option to go paperless for IRS correspondence by 2024 filing season, IRS to achieve paperless processing for all tax returns by filing season 2025
FS-2023-18, Aug. 2023
IRS paperless processing initiative will eliminate…