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…
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…
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…
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.
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…