IRS Announces Moratorium on the Employee Retention Credit and Provides Guidance for Civil Penalty Amnesty to Withdrawing Improper Claims, Also Known As - Don’t Deposit That Check and Hire Legal Counsel The expansion and strong marketing tactics of good-for-nothing “accounting advisors” who encouraged taxpayers to qualify for the Employee Retention Credit (“ERC”) when they did not technically qualify has caused…
The IRS announced tax relief for individuals and businesses affected by Idalia, anywhere in South Carolina. These taxpayers now have until Feb. 15, 2024, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. This is similar to relief already being provided in most of Florida. The…
Tax Notes Capitol Hill reporters Cady Stanton and Doug Sword preview what to expect from Congress in tax policy this fall, from a potential end-of-year tax package to IRS funding. This transcript has been edited for length and clarity. David D. Stewart: Welcome to the podcast. I'm David Stewart, editor…
In the mood for a smoke? If you’re in the Empire State, it’s going to cost you. As of September 1, New York State has the highest cigarette tax in the country. The cigarette tax has increased by $1.00 per pack of 20 cigarettes, from $4.35 to $5.35. That brings…
It’s official: The turf war is on. That’s the takeaway from the report on international taxation from U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres, released August 8. The report was prepared in response to a resolution approved by the U.N. General Assembly last year. Curiously, the report is styled as an “advance unedited…
Americans are terrible about taking time off from work. While reasons may vary, the Pew Research Center recently reported that 46% of U.S. workers who receive paid time off from their employer take less time than they are offered. I get it: I'm writing this article over a holiday weekend.…
Following the first Republican presidential primary debate, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy seems to be having a moment. That makes it a good time to explore his unorthodox fiscal agenda. While in many respects his platform appears to be standard Republican playbook, it includes some real surprises. But his unrealistic assumptions, yawning…
Following the first Republican presidential primary debate, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy seems to be having a moment. That makes it a good time to explore his unorthodox fiscal agenda. While in many respects his platform appears to be standard Republican stuff, it includes some real surprises. But its unrealistic assumptions, yawning…
The IRS has announced that beginning Jan. 1, 2024, businesses that are required to file Form 8300, Report of Cash Payments Over $10,000, may be required to file electronically instead of filing a paper return. Cash Reporting Requirements Under U.S. law, any individual or business who receives more than $10,000…
The IRS as 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 and make tax payments. The IRS is offering relief to any area designated by the Federal…
The IRS has announced guidance on the federal tax status of refunds of state or local taxes, and certain other payments by state or local governments to individuals. Earlier this year, the IRS provided guidance on state payments made in 2022 in news release IR-2023-23, where the IRS exempted 21…
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