IRS provides an update to frequently asked questions for the Premium Tax Credit
IR-2024-244, Sept. 19, 2024 —The Internal Revenue Service today updated its frequently asked questions in Fact Sheet 2024-30 for the Premium Tax Credit.
IRS warns of "mills" taking advantage of taxpayers with Offer in Compromise program
IR-2024-243, Sept. 19, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers to beware of promoters claiming their services are necessary to resolve unpaid taxes owed to the IRS while charging excessive fees, often with no results.
IRS: Free Sept. 26 webinar on dealing with disasters from an individual tax perspective
IR-2024-242, Sept. 19, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service announced today that it will offer a free webinar September 26 on dealing with disasters from an individual tax perspective.
IR-2024-241, Sept. 18, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service today announced disaster tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Pennsylvania affected by Tropical Storm Debby.
Treasury, IRS issue guidance on the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit
IR-2024-240, Sept. 18, 2024 — The Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service issued proposed regulations to provide guidance for the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit.
2024 Service to the Citizen Awards: Kenneth C. Corbin wins Government Executive of the Year
IR-2024-239, Sept. 17, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service today announced that Taxpayer Services Chief Kenneth C. Corbin has received the 2024 Government Executive of the Year Award from the Service to the Citizen Awards program.
IRS Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee selects 10 new members
IR-2024-238, Sept. 17, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service has appointed 10 new members to the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee or ETAAC.
Treasury, IRS issue proposed regulations on Tribal General Welfare Benefits
IR-2024-237, Sept. 13, 2024 — Today the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issued proposed regulations for Tribal General Welfare Benefits. Section 139E of the Internal Revenue Code was enacted by the Tribal General Welfare Exclusion Act of 2014 (Act) and excludes from gross income the value of any Tribal General Welfare Benefit.
IR-2024-236, Sept. 13, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in the entire state of Louisiana, affected by Tropical Storm Francine that began on Sept. 10, 2024.
IRS issues proposed regulations for Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax
IR-2024-235, Sept. 12, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service today issued proposed regulations to provide guidance on the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax.
IR-2024-234, Sept. 10, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in Connecticut and New York affected by severe storms and flooding from torrential rainfalls that began on Aug. 18, 2024. Some communities in western Connecticut also experienced landslides and mudslides from these storms.
IR-2024-233, Sept. 6, 2024 — Today, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen and Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service Danny Werfel are delivering remarks at the Austin, Texas, IRS campus to announce new milestones under Inflation Reduction Act initiatives to ensure wealthy individuals pay taxes owed, improve service for taxpayers through the Digital First Initiative and modernize foundational technology.
Treasury and IRS request comments on issues related to Saver’s Match contributions
IR-2024-232, Sept. 5, 2024 — The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued a notice requesting comments on Saver’s Match contributions to be paid by Treasury under the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022.
IRS reminder: Third estimated tax payment due Sept. 16; disaster-area taxpayers have more time
IR-2024-231, Sept. 5, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers the deadline to submit their third quarter estimated tax payment is Sept. 16, 2024.
Funding from the Inflation Reduction Act improves taxpayer service with modern online tools
IR-2024-230, Sept. 4, 2024 — With the funding from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the Internal Revenue Service continues to modernize online tools for taxpayers to take advantage of clean energy credits.
Reminder: September is National Preparedness Month; taxpayers should prepare for natural disasters
IR-2024-229, Sept. 3, 2024 — With the peak of hurricane season arriving and an elevated wildfire risk across much of the West, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers to develop an emergency preparedness plan or, if they already have one, to update it for 2024.
IR-2024-228, Aug. 29, 2024 — The U.S. Department of Treasury, the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Department of Energy announced today that they received over 800 concept papers — project proposals — seeking a total of nearly $40 billion in tax credits, representing $200 billion in total project investments, for Round 2 of the Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Tax Credit (48C) Program.
IR-2024-227, Aug. 28, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service today issued a reminder that employers who offer educational assistance programs can also use them to help pay for their employees’ student loan obligations through Dec. 31, 2025.
IR-2024-226, Aug. 28, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands affected by Tropical Storm Ernesto that began on Aug. 13, 2024.
IRS encourages people to do an end-of-summer tax checkup to avoid tax surprises next year
IR-2024-225, Aug. 27, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged taxpayers to consider using the end of the summer to make tax withholding or payment updates to avoid a potential surprise next year at tax time.
IR-2024-224, Aug. 27, 2024 — Concluding a special summer awareness campaign, the Internal Revenue Service and the Security Summit today urged tax professionals to maintain strong safety measures to protect themselves and their taxpayer clients against evolving data security threats.
IR-2024-223, Aug. 23, 2024 — The IRS has made significant progress on a range of improvements, including that all taxpayers can do all of their interactions with the IRS digitally if they choose, making it possible for the IRS to uncover and address tax evasion shrouded in complexity that requires subject matter expertise and data science.
IR-2024-222, Aug. 23, 2024 — The IRS announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in South Dakota that were affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding that began on June 16, 2024.
IR-2024-221, Aug. 23, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses throughout Puerto Rico affected by Tropical Storm Ernesto that began on Aug. 13, 2024.
Interest rates remain the same for the fourth quarter of 2024
IR-2024-220, Aug. 21, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service today announced interest rates will remain the same for the calendar quarter beginning Oct. 1, 2024.
IRS reminder for schoolteachers: Up to $300 in classroom expenses deductible for 2024
IR-2024-219, Aug. 21, 2024 — As educators gear up for the new school year, the IRS reminds schoolteachers that the maximum deduction for classroom expenses in 2024 remains at $300.
IRS, Security Summit highlight “Security Six” and key steps for tax pros to protect themselves
IR-2024-218, Aug. 20, 2024 — As data thieves continue evolving their tactics, the Internal Revenue Service and the Security Summit partners today reminded tax professionals of six essential steps to protect their sensitive taxpayer information.
IR-2024-217, Aug. 19, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service today issued interim guidance for sponsors of 401(k) and similar retirement plans that provide, or wish to provide, matching contributions based on eligible student loan payments made by their participating employees.
Child and Dependent Care tax credit can help offset summer day camp expenses
IR-2024-216, Aug. 19, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers that summer day camp expenses may count towards the Child and Dependent Care tax credit.
IR-2024-215, Aug. 16, 2024 — A coalition representing the Internal Revenue Service, state tax agencies and the spectrum of the nation’s tax industry today announced a new joint effort to combat the growth of scams and schemes threatening taxpayers and tax systems.
IRS reminds truckers of upcoming tax deadline
IR-2024-214, Aug. 15, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service reminds those who operate large trucks and buses that the deadline for filing Form 2290, Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return, is Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, for vehicles used in July 2024. The usual Aug. 31 deadline is delayed until the next business day because it falls on a Saturday this year.
IR-2024-213, Aug. 15, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service urged businesses that have received Employee Retention Credit payments to recheck eligibility requirements and consider the second Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Voluntary Disclosure Program (VDP) to resolve incorrect claims without penalties or interest.
IR-2024-212, Aug. 15, 2024 —The Internal Revenue Service announced today a limited time reopening of the Voluntary Disclosure Program to help businesses fix incorrect Employee Retention Credit claims as the agency continues compliance work.
IRS accepting applicants for 2025 Compliance Assurance Process with expanded eligibility criteria
IR-2024-211, Aug. 15, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service today announced the opening of the application period for the 2025 Compliance Assurance Process (CAP) program, which will run from Sept. 4 to Oct. 31, 2024.
IR-2024-210, Aug. 14, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service strongly urges qualifying businesses, tax-exempt organizations, and state, local and Indian tribal governments to complete the pre-filing registration process now for projects placed in service in 2023 if they plan to claim elective pay.
Hurricane Debby relief expanded to all of Vermont; various deadlines postponed to Feb. 3, 2025
IR-2024-209, Aug. 13, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service today announced tax relief for individuals and businesses affected by Hurricane Debby in all 14 Vermont counties.
IR-2024-208, Aug. 13, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service and the Security Summit partners today announced the availability of a new, updated Written Information Security Plan designed to help protect tax professionals against continuing threats from identity thieves and data breaches.
IR-2024-207, Aug. 12, 2024 — The IRS announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in 25 Minnesota counties affected by severe storms and flooding that began on June 16, 2024.
IR-2024-206, Aug. 12, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers of the ability to submit electronic requests for relief for certain late-filed international documents.
IR-2024-205, Aug. 9, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service today announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in four states affected by Hurricane Debby.
IR-2024-204, Aug. 9, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service today posted an early draft of the updated Form 1099-DA, which is the form for brokers to report certain sale and exchange transactions of digital assets that take place beginning in calendar year 2025. Generally, these forms will be sent separately to taxpayers and the IRS in early 2026.
IR-2024-203, Aug. 8, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service announced today additional actions to help small businesses and prevent improper payments in the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) program, including accelerating more payments and continuing compliance work on the complex pandemic-era credit that was flooded with claims following misleading marketing.
Department of Treasury and IRS release Inflation Reduction Act clean energy statistics
IR-2024-202, Aug. 7, 2024 — The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued statistics on the Inflation Reduction Act clean energy tax credits for tax year 2023.
Multi-factor authentication: Key protection to tax professionals’ security arsenal now required
IR-2024-201, Aug. 6, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service and the Security Summit partners remind tax professionals that using multi-factor authentication is now more than an important protection for their businesses and their clients – it’s now a federal requirement.
IR-2024-200, July 30, 2024 — In the fourth part of a special summer series, the Security Summit partners today reminded tax professionals and taxpayers about the special IRS Identity Protection PIN program and the IRS online accounts that can help protect against tax-related identity theft.
IR-2024-199, July 29, 2024 — In anticipation of National Whistleblower Appreciation Day on July 30, the Internal Revenue Service Whistleblower Office today recognized the important role whistleblowers play in supporting the nation’s tax administration.
IR-2024-198, July 26, 2024 — As the Internal Revenue Service intensifies work on the Employee Retention Credit, the agency today shared five new warning signs being seen on incorrect claims by businesses.
IR-2024-197, July 26, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service today updated frequently asked questions in Fact Sheet 2024-26 to provide guidance related to eligibility rules, income limitations, transfer rules and dealer registration for the New, Previously Owned and Qualified Commercial Clean Vehicle Credits
IR-2024-196, July 25, 2024 — As part of ongoing transformation efforts, the Internal Revenue Service announced today continued progress on a variety of taxpayer service and technology projects using Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding that expand online tools and digital services.
IR-2024-195, July 24, 2024 — With several locations already sold out, the Internal Revenue Service today encouraged tax professionals to register soon for a spot at the upcoming IRS Nationwide Tax Forum in Baltimore, Aug. 13-15, or Dallas, Aug. 20-22.
IRS issues guidance for the procedures to claim a credit for utilization of carbon oxide
IR-2024-194, July 24, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service today issued Notice 2024-60 to provide initial guidance on the credit for the sequestration of carbon oxide. This credit was amended significantly by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA).
Security Summit urges tax pros to watch out for identity theft red flags
IR-2024-193, July 23, 2024 — In the third part of a special series, the Internal Revenue Service and the Security Summit partners today urged tax professionals to learn the signs of data theft so they can respond quickly to protect their business and their clients.
IR-2024-192, July 22, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged taxpayers who requested an extension of time to file their taxes to consider using IRS Free File and other resources on IRS.gov to help them file over the summer rather than waiting for the October deadline. There’s no need to wait if taxpayers are ready to file.
IRS provides relief to Hurricane Beryl victims in Texas; various deadlines postponed to Feb. 3, 2025
IR-2024-191, July 22, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in 67 Texas counties affected by Hurricane Beryl that began on July 5, 2024.
IR-2024-190, July 18, 2024 — The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued final regulations updating the required minimum distribution (RMD) rules.
IRS enhances FATCA registration website by requiring users to establish multi-factor authentication
IR-2024-189, July 17, 2024 — The IRS today announced the agency will enhance the identity authentication process that financial institutions can use to register under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA).
Security Summit warns tax pros to remain vigilant against phishing emails and cloud-based attacks
IR-2024-188, July 16, 2024 — In the second installment of a special series, the IRS and Security Summit partners warned tax professionals to be aware of evolving phishing scams and cloud-based schemes designed to steal sensitive taxpayer information.
IR-2024-187, July 15, 2024 — The IRS issued a consumer alert today following bad advice circulating on social media about a non-existent “Self Employment Tax Credit” that’s misleading taxpayers into filing false claims.
IRS reminds car dealers and sellers to be aware of phishing scams
IR-2024-186, July 11, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service would like to remind car dealers and sellers to be aware of evolving phishing and smishing scams that could impact day-to-day operations of the business.
IR-2024-185, July 11, 2024 — As part of continuing compliance efforts under the Inflation Reduction Act, the Internal Revenue Service today announced the agency has surpassed the $1 billion mark in collections from high-wealth taxpayers with past-due taxes.
IR-2024-184, July 10, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service today issued frequently asked questions (FAQs) in Fact Sheet 2024-25 related to which entities must apply for registration for the Clean Fuel Production Credit.
IR-2024-183, July 9, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service and the Security Summit renewed a warning today to tax professionals to be on the lookout for a variety of new and evolving schemes aimed at stealing business and taxpayer information.
IRS warns of new scam targeting Clean energy tax credit
IR-2024-182, July 3, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service today warned taxpayers not to fall victim to a new emerging scam involving buying clean energy tax credits.
IR-2024-181, July 3, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded individuals and businesses in parts of Alaska, Maine and Rhode Island that their 2023 federal income tax returns and tax payments are due on Monday, July 15, 2024.
IR-2024-180, July 2, 2024 — With new and evolving scams emerging, the Internal Revenue Service and the Security Summit partners today announced the start of the special summer "Protect Your Clients; Protect Yourself" campaign to help tax professionals protect themselves against new and ongoing threats involving tax-related identity theft.
IR-2024-179, June 28, 2024 — The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued final regulations that provide taxpayers and tax professionals with guidance on how to report and pay the 1 percent excise tax owed on corporate stock repurchases.
IR-2024-178, June 28, 2024 — The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued final regulations requiring custodial brokers to report sales and exchanges of digital assets, including cryptocurrency.
IR-2024-177, June 28, 2024 — Until a final federal rule is published, the Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers that marijuana remains a Schedule I controlled substance and is subject to the limitations of Internal Revenue Code.
IR-2024-176, June 27, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in Mississippi that were affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding that began on April 8, 2024.
IR-2024-175, June 26, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC) released its 2024 annual report today with a total of 12 recommendations – three to Congress and nine to the IRS.
IR-2024-174, June 26, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service today announced the mailing of a time-limited settlement offer for certain taxpayers who participated in Syndicated Conservation Easements (SCE) and substantially similar transactions that are under audit in the IRS’s Large Business & International and Small Business and Self-Employed divisions.
IR-2024-173, June 26, 2024 — National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins today released her statutorily mandated mid-year report to Congress.
IR-2024-172, June 25, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service sincerely apologizes to Mr. Kenneth Griffin and the thousands of other Americans whose personal information was leaked to the press.
IR-2024-171, June 21, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service today announced the release of draft Form 6765, Credit for Increasing Research Activities, also known as the Research Credit.
IR-2024-170, June 20, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service today issued Notice 2024-55, which provides guidance on exceptions to the additional tax when taking early permissible retirement plan distributions for emergency personal expenses and for victims of domestic abuse.
IR-2024-169, June 20, 2024 — Following a detailed review to protect taxpayers and small businesses, the Internal Revenue Service today announced plans to deny tens of thousands of improper high-risk Employee Retention Credit claims while starting a new round of processing lower-risk claims to help eligible taxpayers.
IR-2024-168, June 18, 2024 — The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations today on the prevailing wage and apprenticeship (PWA) requirements related to increased credit or deduction amounts for certain clean energy incentives, enacted as a part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
Treasury, IRS issue frequently asked questions regarding educational assistance programs
IR-2024-167, June 17, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service today issued frequently asked questions related to educational assistance programs.
IR-2024-166, June 17, 2024 — As part of ongoing efforts to focus more attention on high-income compliance issues, the Internal Revenue Service announced today a new series of steps to combat abusive partnership transactions that allow wealthy taxpayers to avoid paying what they owe.
IR-2024-165, June 13, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service today announced the updated IRS Careers website is live and ready to connect job seekers with IRS opportunities.
IR-2024-164, June 12, 2024 — As part of continuing efforts to protect the senior community, the Internal Revenue Service today issued a warning about the rising threat of impersonation scams.
IR-2024-163, June 12, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service today announced the continuing education agenda for the 2024 Nationwide Tax Forum featuring 45 seminars on a wide array of topics that will help tax professionals serve their clients.
IRS has options to help people who missed the April filing deadline
IR-2024-162, June 10, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service today highlighted a number of options available to help taxpayers who missed the April deadline to file their 2023 federal income tax return.
IRS reminder: June 17 estimated tax payment deadline fast approaching
IR-2024-161, June 10, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers whose income is not subject to withholding that the second quarter estimated tax payment deadline is June 17.
IRS: West Virginia storm victims qualify for tax relief; various deadlines postponed to Nov. 1
IR-2024-160, June 7, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of West Virginia affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides and mudslides that began on April 2, 2024.
IRS: Kentucky storm victims qualify for tax relief; various deadlines postponed to Nov. 1
IR-2024-159, June 7, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Kentucky affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and mudslides that began on April 2, 2024.
IR-2024-158, June 7, 2024 — The Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service issued Revenue Procedure 2024-26 today for the submission of information by qualified manufacturers of new clean vehicles and dealers and sellers of new clean vehicles and previously-owned clean vehicles.
IR-2024-157, June 7, 2024 — The Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service today issued Notice 2024-48 that publishes information taxpayers may use to determine whether they meet certain requirements under the Statistical Area Category or the Coal Closure Category in Notice 2023-29 for purposes of qualifying for the Energy Community Bonus Credit.
IR-2024-156, June 5, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service announced today that in many cases payments received by individuals affected by last year’s train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, are not taxable.
Document Upload Tool reaches key milestone; 1 million submissions received
IR-2024-155, June 5, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service announced today reaching another key milestone in the agency’s transformation work with the Document Upload Tool accepting its one millionth taxpayer submission.
IR-2024-154, May 31, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Massachusetts affected by severe storms and flooding that began on Sept. 11, 2023.
Treasury, IRS issue guidance on Clean Fuel Production Credit
IR-2024-153, May 31, 2024 — The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service today issued Notice 2024-49 for the Clean Fuel Production Credit.
Fumi Tamaki selected as new IRS Chief Taxpayer Experience Officer
IR-2024-152, May 30, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service announced today the selection of Fumino (Fumi) Tamaki as the agency’s new Chief Taxpayer Experience Officer.
IR-2024-151, May 30, 2024 — Following a successful filing season pilot and feedback from a variety of partners, the Internal Revenue Service announced today that it will make Direct File a permanent option for filing federal tax returns starting in the 2025 tax season.
IR-2024-150, May 29, 2024 — The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued proposed regulations under the Inflation Reduction Act for owners of qualified clean electricity facilities and energy storage technology that may want to claim relevant tax credits.
IR-2024-149, May 28, 2024 — The Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service and Department of Energy announced today that the application portal for the 2024 Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program is now open.
IRS: U.S. taxpayers living and working abroad face June 17 deadline to file their 2023 tax returns
IR-2024-148, May 28, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers living and working outside the United States to file their 2023 federal income tax return by Monday, June 17.
Treasury, IRS release corrected version of Notice 2024-41
IR-2024-147, May 24, 2024 — The Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service today released a corrected version of Notice 2024-41. A prior version was released on May 16, 2024.
IRS reminder to storm victims in 7 states: June 17 filing and payment deadline
IR-2024-146, May 23, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded individuals and businesses in parts of seven states that their 2023 federal income tax returns and tax payments are due on Monday, June 17, 2024.
IRS announces extension of Free File program through 2029
IR-2024-145, May 22, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service announced today an extension of the current Free File program through 2029 following an agreement that will continue to make the free private-sector tax software available to taxpayers.
IR-2024-144, May 22, 2024 — The Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service and Department of Energy (DOE) announced today that the DOE Qualified Advanced Energy Project Credit Program Applicant Portal (48C Portal) is now open for any interested applicants to register for a new round of allocations.
IRS wins Certificate of Excellence in Accountability Report award for second year running
IR-2024-143, May 20, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service today announced for the second consecutive year it has received a prestigious award honoring the highest quality in financial management and performance reporting from the AGA, an association that connects and empowers financial-related professionals who support government.
IRS and Treasury issue release capacity limitation carryover amounts for the 2024 program year
IR-2024-142, May 17, 2024 — The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued Announcement 2024-25 that provides the total amount of unallocated environmental justice solar and wind capacity limitation that has been carried over from the 2023 Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit program year to the 2024 program year.
IR-2024-141, May 16, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in Ohio that were affected by tornadoes that began on March 14, 2024.
IRS provides guidance for the Domestic Content Bonus Credit
IR-2024-140, May 16, 2024 — The Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today released Notice 2024-41 to modify an existing safe harbor and to provide a new elective safe harbor for determining the Domestic Content Bonus Credit amounts.
IR-2024-139, May 14, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service issued a consumer alert today following ongoing concerns about a series of tax scams and inaccurate social media advice that led thousands of taxpayers to file inflated refund claims during the past tax season.
Interest rates remain the same for the third quarter of 2024
IR-2024-138, May 9, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service today announced that interest rates will remain the same for the calendar quarter beginning July 1, 2024.
IRS: Home improvements could help taxpayers qualify for home energy credits
IR-2024-137, May 9, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that making certain energy efficient updates to their homes could qualify them for home energy credits.
IR-2024-136, May 8, 2024 — With identity theft and refund fraud an ongoing concern, the Internal Revenue Service today highlighted additional protections for tax professionals being taken to increase security for the Centralized Authorization File (CAF) program and placed new guidelines on requesting client transcripts by phone.
IRS encourages tax-exempt organizations to file their taxes ahead of May 15 deadline
IR-2024-135, May 6, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service encouraged thousands of tax-exempt organizations today to file their taxes ahead of their filing deadline.
IR-2024-134, May 6, 2024 — To help celebrate this year’s Public Service Recognition Week, the Internal Revenue Service today recognized two IRS teams that reached the finals for the 2024 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals.
IRS final reminder: Time to claim $1 billion in tax refunds from 2020 expires May 17
IR-2024-133, May 6, 2024 ― The Internal Revenue Service today reminded the 1 million people who didn’t file their tax year 2020 returns they may be eligible for a refund if they file by the May 17 deadline.
IR-2024-132, May 3, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service today issued frequently asked questions (FAQs) in Fact Sheet 2024-19, relating to rules for distributions from retirement plans and IRAs and for retirement plan loans, for certain individuals impacted by federally declared major disasters.
IRS releases final guidance for certain clean vehicle credits under the Inflation Reduction Act
IR-2024-131, May 3, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations today for the new and previously owned clean vehicle credits.
IR-2024-130, May 2, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service today released an update on the Strategic Operating Plan, a blueprint outlining future plans for the agency’s transformation work and highlighting dozens of improvements for taxpayers since passage of the Inflation Reduction Act.
IRS recommends safeguarding information in case of natural disasters
IR-2024-129, May 1, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that May kicks off the season of disaster preparation with National Wildfire Awareness Month and National Hurricane Preparedness Week, May 5-11.
IR-2024-128, May 1, 2024 — As National Small Business Week continues, the Internal Revenue Service urges entrepreneurs to put in place data security safeguards protecting their financial, personal and employee information from scams and cybercriminals hunting for easy targets.
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