Entries by Jeff

New Tax Rule Affecting People Who Use Venmo, Paypal Or Other Payment Apps Put On Hold….. Again.

IRS announces delay for implementation of $600 reporting threshold for third-party payment platforms’ Forms 1099-K From renting spare rooms and vacation homes to car rides or using a bike…name a service or a craft & handmade item marketplace and it’s probably available through the gig economy which is proliferating through many digital platforms like Uber, […]

Maine taxpayers impacted by December 2023 flooding and severe storms qualify for tax relief

On February 5, 2024 the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced tax relief for individuals and businesses affected by severe storms and flooding that began on December 17, 2023 in parts of Maine. These taxpayers now have until June 17, 2024, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. The June 17, 2024, deadline […]

IRS Still Enforcing Rule Requiring Taxpayers To Report All Cryptocurrency And Digital Asset Income On Their 2023 Federal Income Tax Returns

Since 2019, Forms 1040 series, Individual Income Tax Return, includes the following checkbox question: At any time during the year, did you receive, sell, send, exchange or otherwise acquire any financial interest in any virtual currency?   ◊ Yes            ◊ No For the 2023 tax year, that wording has changed slightly and has been added to […]

Rhode Island taxpayers impacted by September 2023 severe storms, flooding and tornadoes qualify for tax relief

On January 30, 2024 the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced tax relief for individuals and businesses affected by severe storms, flooding and tornadoes that began on September 10, 2023 in parts of Rhode Island. These taxpayers now have until June 17, 2024, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. The June 17, […]

Get Ready For Enforcement Of The Corporate Transparency Act

Starting January 1, 2024, Banks & Financial Institutions To Report Beneficial Ownership Information Of Entity Accountholders The Federal government in its efforts to crack down on illicit finance and enhance transparency on September 29, 2022 issued a final ruling establishing a beneficial ownership information reporting requirement, pursuant to the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). This rule will require most corporations, […]

Connecticut taxpayers impacted by January flooding and severe storms qualify for tax relief

On January 22, 2024 the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced tax relief for individuals and businesses affected by severe storms, flooding and a potential dam breach that began on January 10, 2024 in parts of Connecticut. These taxpayers now have until June 17, 2024, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. The […]

New Tax Rule Affecting People Who Use Venmo, Paypal Or Other Payment Apps Put On Hold … Again.  

Following feedback from taxpayers, tax professionals and payment processors and to reduce taxpayer confusion, the Internal Revenue Service released Notice 2023-74 announcing a delay of the new $600 Form 1099-K reporting threshold for third party settlement organizations for calendar year 2023. As the IRS continues to work to implement the new law, the agency will treat 2023 as an […]

IRS Postpones Tax And Payment Deadline For California Taxpayers To November 16th

On October 16, 2023 the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced tax relief for individuals and businesses affected by seawater intrusion in parts of Louisiana. These taxpayers now have until February 15, 2024, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. Eligible returns and payments that qualify for the November 16, 2023 deadline include: […]