The IRS Independent Office of Appeals has recently unveiled its 2024 Focus Guide, which could bring significant changes for anyone currently in a tax dispute or who might find themselves in one in the future. This guide, designed to align with the IRS’s Strategic Operating Plan, aims to enhance taxpayer services and provide a fair […]
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Recently, the Supreme Court of the United States took up a significant case, Charles G. Moore v. United States, that could impact how certain incomes are taxed. This is especially pertinent for those with investments in foreign companies. What’s the Case About? The case revolves around a change in the tax law from the 2017
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The IRS has released its 2024 standard mileage rates for taxpayers who use their vehicles for business, medical, charitable purposes, and certain moving expenses. Understanding these changes is vital for optimizing your tax deductions in the upcoming year. 2024 Standard Mileage Rates Overview The IRS set the following standard mileage rates for 2024: Business Use:
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If you have received refunds through the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) and are concerned about its legitimacy, a recent development from the IRS could be good news for you. Earlier in 2023, we wrote about how many of the companies offering to help with ERC credits were scams, and how the fraud was so rampant
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The IRS has updated tax figures for 2024 to match rising living costs. This includes changes to income tax brackets, standard deductions, and other tax-related amounts. 2024 Tax Brackets For 2024, the highest income tax bracket of 37% applies when taxable income hits: $731,200 for married individuals filing jointly and surviving spouses, $609,350 for single individuals
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The 2024 cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) that affect pension plan dollar limitations and other retirement-related provisions have been released by the IRS. In general, many of the pension plan limitations will change for 2023 because the increase in the cost-of-living index due to inflation met the statutory thresholds that trigger their adjustment. However, other limitations will remain unchanged. The SECURE 2.0 Act made some
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The IRS has recently pulled back on its change requiring third-party settlement organizations (TPSOs) to report transactions exceeding $600 in 2023 rather than its current limit of transactions more than $20,000. Basically, for 2023, the IRS is giving these organizations more time to adapt to new 1099-K reporting rules introduced by the American Rescue Plan
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The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 included some changes that are about to impact required minimum distribution (RMD) requirements. To explain the changes and reduce taxpayer confusion, below we explain the changes in the RMDs for certain retirement plans and individual retirement accounts (IRAs) included in IRS Notice 2023-54. What Changed? Change in RMD Age:
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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is sharpening its focus on America’s wealthiest taxpayers, signaling a wave of increased audits, particularly targeting large partnerships. In light of this, it’s prudent for those within the IRS’s scope to reassess their tax filings, especially over the last three years, the typical statute of limitations for IRS audits. Scrutinizing
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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued detailed guidance on the clean vehicle credit for both new and used clean vehicles, which is important for manufacturers, dealers, sellers, and taxpayers to understand. What is – and What Qualifies for – the Electric Vehicle Tax Credit? It is a nonrefundable tax credit offered to taxpayers who
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If you own a business, we are sure you have also gotten emails, phone calls, and even texts from companies promising to help you to apply for – and receive – employee retention credits. While there are legitimate reasons for some businesses to apply, many companies fell for “too good to be true” offers of
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As we are quickly approaching 2024, it’s important to be aware of the changes in the Social Security wage cap and benefit amounts. The wage cap is now set at $168,600, marking a significant threshold for taxpayers. Additionally, beneficiaries of Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will see a 3.2% increase in their benefits.
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