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)…
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…
Businesses must report of Cash Payments Over $10,000, beginning January 1, 2024
WASHINGTON —The Internal Revenue Service today announced that starting Jan. 1, 2024, businesses are required to electronically file (e-file) Form 8300, Report of Cash Payments Over $10,000, instead of filing a paper return. This new requirement…
Interest rates increase for the fourth quarter 2023
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced that interest rates will increase for the calendar quarter beginning Oct.1, 2023.
For individuals, the rate for overpayments and underpayments will be 8% per year, compounded daily.…
IRS ends unannounced officer visits to taxpayers
WASHINGTON — As part of a larger transformation effort, the Internal Revenue Service today announced a major policy change that will end most unannounced visits to taxpayers by agency revenue officers to reduce public confusion and enhance…
The Tax Payoff for Life Insurance
No one is saying that permanent whole life insurance is the greatest invention since the wheel was created. But this estate planning concept—which has seemingly been around since the dawning of time—does offer significant financial and…
Tax Issues When Selling a House After a Divorce
What are the tax consequences regarding a home sale if you and your spouse split up or divorce?
The home sale exclusion remains one of the biggest and best tax breaks on the books. If a married couple filing jointly qualifies, they can…