
Beware of 3rd parties promoting improper Employee Retention Credit claims
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today warned employers to be wary of third parties who are advising them to claim the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) when they may not qualify. Some third parties are taking improper positions related…

Adjust tax withholding now to pay the proper amount of tax
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today urged taxpayers to check their tax withholding while there's time left in 2022 to benefit from any necessary changes.
An adjustment made now will help people avoid a big surprise, such as…

Employers urged to electronically file payroll tax returns by Oct. 31
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded employers to file the next quarterly payroll tax return by the approaching October 31, 2022, due date, and urged them to do so electronically.
While paper filing is available, the…

IRS: Hurricane Ian victims in Florida qualify for tax relief
WASHINGTON — Hurricane Ian victims throughout Florida now have until February 15, 2023, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, the Internal Revenue Service announced today.
The IRS is offering…

IRS advises that improperly forgiven Paycheck Protection Program loans are taxable
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service recently issued guidance addressing improper forgiveness of a Paycheck Protection Program loan (PPP loan)PDF.
The guidance confirms that, when a taxpayer's loan is forgiven based upon misrepresentations…

Maximum educator expense deduction rises to $300 in 2022
WASHINGTON — As the new school year begins, the Internal Revenue Service reminds teachers and other educators that they'll be able to deduct up to $300 of out-of-pocket classroom expenses for 2022 when they file their federal income tax return…

IRS announces interest rate increases for the fourth quarter of 2022
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced that interest rates will increase for the calendar quarter beginning October 1, 2022.
For individuals, the rate for overpayments and underpayments will be 6% per year, compounded…

COVID tax relief: IRS provides broad-based penalty relief
WASHINGTON — To help struggling taxpayers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Internal Revenue Service today issued Notice 2022-36PDF, which provides penalty relief to most people and businesses who file certain 2019 or 2020 returns late.
The…

2021 tax extension filers, don’t overlook these important tax benefits
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers who've yet to file their 2021 federal income tax return to make sure they take advantage of the deductions and credits for which they're entitled and to file electronically as soon…