Entries by Jeff

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: […]

Taxpayers impacted by seawater intrusion in parts of Louisiana qualify for tax relief

On September 29, 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. The February 15, 2024, deadline will now apply to: Individuals who had a […]

Taxpayers impacted by Hurricane Lee in Maine and Massachusetts qualify for tax relief

On September 25, 2023 the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced tax relief for individuals and businesses affected by Hurricane Lee anywhere in Maine and Massachusetts. These taxpayers now have until February 15, 2024, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. The February 15, 2024, deadline will now apply to: Individuals who had […]

Georgia Taxpayers Impacted By Idalia Qualify For Tax Relief

On September 13, 2023 the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced tax relief for individuals and businesses affected by Idalia in 28 of the state’s 159 counties in Georgia. These taxpayers now have until February 15, 2024, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. The February 15, 2024, deadline will now apply to: […]

IRS using Artificial Intelligence to crack down on millionaires to collect millions in back taxes

The IRS announced on September 8, 2023 that under the Inflation Reduction Act where the IRS is receiving $80 billion in new funding, the IRS is shifting more attention onto high-income earners, partnerships, large corporations and promoters abusing the nation’s tax laws while using Artificial Intelligence and improved technology to identify sophisticated schemes to avoid […]

Hawaii Wildfire Victims Qualify For Tax Relief

On August 18, 2023 the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced expansive tax relief for Hawaii wildfire victims in Maui and Hawaii counties. These taxpayers now have until February 15, 2024, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. The February 15, 2024, deadline will now apply to: Individuals who had a valid […]

IRS Ending Unannounced Revenue Officer Visits To Taxpayers

As part of a larger transformation effort, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced on August 3, 2023 a major policy change that will end most unannounced visits to taxpayers by IRS Revenue Officers to reduce public confusion and enhance overall safety measures for taxpayers and employees. The change reverses a decades-long practice by IRS Revenue […]