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2025-04-19 Hobby Horse Problems 1:06:24

há 14 hours1:06:24

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This week we look at: Navigating the 90-Day Deadline for Employment Tax Redeterminations: The Belagio Fine Jewelry, Inc. Case and Equitable Tolling GWA, LLC v. Commissioner: Substance Over Form and the Nuances of Tax Elections for Disregarded Entities Notice 2025-23: Treasury and IRS Signal Withdrawal of Basis Shifting TOI Regulations and Related Penalties Hobby Loss and Failure to File: A Deep Dive into Himmel v. Commissioner…

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2025-04-16 A Very Busy Week as the Deadline Approached 1:41:40

há 3 dias1:41:40

1:41:40

This week we look at: Massachusetts Source Income and the Sale of Stock by a Nonresident Navigating the Valuation Landscape: Insights from Pierce v. Commissioner Personal Liability for Corporate Sales and Use Tax: An Analysis of Matter of the Appeal of B. Wageman Navigating the IRS’s ERC Claim Processing Moratorium and "Risking" Procedures Jurisdictional Prerequisites in Tax Refund Suits: A Case Study of Estate of Robert F. Armitage, Deceased v. The United States Dependency Claims and Child Tax Credits: A Look at Correll v. Commissioner WT Art Partnership LP v. Commissioner: Charitable Contribution Deductions and Valuation Pitfalls Zajac v. Commissioner: Disallowance of Numerous Deductions and Upholding Penalties Hampton v. Commissioner: Public Policy and Disallowance of Shareholder Loss Deduction Revised SIFL Rates for Valuation of Noncommercial Flights: Revenue Ruling 2025-9 IRS Provides Limited Penalty Relief for Certain Micro-Captive Disclosure Statements The Demise of DeFi Broker Reporting: An Analysis of H.J. Res. 25…

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2025-04-07 The Cost of Too Good to Be True 47:27

há 13 dias47:27

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This week we look at: Ranch Springs, LLC v. Commissioner : A Case Study in the Valuation of Conservation Easements and the Pitfalls of Aggressive Tax Planning The Duty of Consistency Prevails: A Case Study in Innocent Spouse Relief and Subsequent Asset Claims Navigating the Murky Waters of Investment Tax Credits and Passive Activity Rules: A Deep Dive into Strieby v. Commissioner…

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2025-03-17 IRS Guidance on When a Scam Generates a Theft Deduction 1:29:51

há 5 weeks1:29:51

1:29:51

This week we look at: Tax Court Finds Taxpayer Failed to Provide a Qualified Appraisal, No Charitable Deduction Allowed Estate Found Liable for $2 Million FBAR Penalty That Applied to the Decedent Taxpayers Filing Court Challenges to Attempt to Obtain Employee Retention Tax Credits Fourth Circuit Overturns Trial Court’s Grant of Summary Judgment to the Government, Finding True Issue of Fact Exists Regarding Whether Statute Remained Open IRS Memorandum Discusses When a Taxpayer Can Claim a Deduction as Victims of Various Scams Under Current Law…

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2025-03-10 Can We Mostly Ignore BOI Now? 1:13:05

há 6 weeks1:13:05

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This week we look at: Treasury and the Corporate Transparency Act (BOI Reporting) Martino v. Commissioner: Alimony Deduction Case Estate of Kalikow v. Commissioner: Estate Tax & Settlement Payments Appeal of A. Markowski: California Source Income for Nonresidents CF Headquarters Corporation v. Commissioner: Taxability of Grants United States v. Gora: IRS Levy Enforcement…

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2025-03-03 FinCEN Announces BOI Relief and Future Actions 1:15:28

há 7 weeks1:15:28

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This week we look at: FinCEN Announcement on BOI Reporting Penalties Tax Court Case: Alan Hamel and Estate of Suzanne Hamel v. Commissioner IRS “Dirty Dozen” Tax Scams for 2025 IRS Adds Tax Documents to Online Accounts Ways and Means Committee Passes Disaster Relief Bills House and Senate Budget Resolutions…

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2025-02-24 BOI Developments Week 59:19

há 8 weeks59:19

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This week we look at: Second Circuit Rules on Section 179D Deductions and Accounting Method Change IRS Guidance on ACA Notice Posting Court Case on CPA Negligence and Trust Return Penalties BOI Reporting Requirement Updates

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2025-02-17 A Week of Lost Losses 1:10:52

há 9 weeks1:10:52

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This week we look at: Deductibility of Losses: Weston v. Commissioner Conservation Easements: Green Valley Investors LLC Automobile Depreciation and Lease Inclusion S Corporation Inadvertent Termination Relief Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) - Government Briefs House Ways & Means Committee Tax Bills…

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2025-02-10 New Administration Pushes Foward with the CTA 1:14:55

há 10 weeks1:14:55

1:14:55

This week we look at: IRS issues letter ruling on IRA left to trust A taxpayer mistakenly believes the IRS had conceded that his income was not subject to self-employment tax, but it hadn’t The Tax Court denies a taxpayer’s deductions and claimed partnership losses due to incredibly disorganized and inadequate records Taxpayer runs afoul of the “pay first, litigate later” rule when attempting to sue the IRS for a refund in US District Court in response to an assessment A taxpayer’s unprocessed claim for an ERTC refund doesn’t justify CDP relief The BOI - new Administration continues litigation and proposes a new due date, potential filing relief…

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2025-02-03 A Week of Tax Court Rulings 1:17:04

há 11 weeks1:17:04

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This week we look at: Tax Court Finds Property Donated to Charity Had a Value Less than One-Third of What Taxpayers Claimed on Return IRS Finds Most Expenses Related to Taxpayers’ In Vitro Fertilization and Surrogacy Will Not Be Deductible Medical Expenses Under IRC §213 Taxpayer Denied Innocent Spouse Relief in Tax Court Bench Opinion Tax Court Finds No Issue With the Appeals Office Structure and Staffing Failure to Provide Proof of Filing of Returns Fatal to Taxpayer’s Attempt at Obtaining Relief in CDP Hearing Despite IRS Procedural Errors…

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2025-01-27 BOI Sees Supreme Court Action But There a Catch 1:13:25

há 12 weeks1:13:25

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This week we look at: Funds Taken By Sheriff Were a Valid Loan and Not Income from Embezzlement Tax Court Allows a Reduced Deduction for a Conservation Easement CCA Discusses Issues with Activities of a Private Foundation with Regard to Self-Dealing, Attempted Correction and Jeopardizing Investments IRS Email Discusses Agency’s (Lack of) Obligation to Process Amended Tax Returns Supreme Court Reverses Fifth Circuit Merits Panel, Again Removes Emergency Injunction Against Enforcement of the CTA BOI Reports Despite Supreme Court’s Action on Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc. Ban on Enforcement of BOI Reporting, FinCEN Notes Ban on Enforcement Under the Smith Case is Still in Effect…

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2025-01-20 SECURE 2.0 Act Proposed Guidance 1:02:42

há 13 weeks1:02:42

1:02:42

This week we look at: IRS updates residential energy credit Fact Sheet, adds details about the PIN requirements that take effect for 2025 property Proposed regulations on catch-up contributions added by the SECURE 2.0 Act Proposed regulations on the automatic enrollment provisions of IRC §414A US Supreme Court agrees to review a Third Circuit ruling on Tax Court jurisdiction in a Collection Due Process case IRS issues final regulations on resolution of tax controversies by the IRS Independent Office of Appeals Under TFA of 2019…

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2025-01-13 Tax Filing and Payment Relief for California Wildfires and More 1:21:15

há 14 weeks1:21:15

1:21:15

This week we look at: IRS Grants Tax Relief to California Wildfire Victims National Taxpayer Advocate’s Report to Congress and Legislative Recommendations Released Third US District Court Issues BOI Reporting Injunction Tax Court Finds a Building Was Not a Certified Historic Structure as Defined by §170(h) Taxpayer Denied Refund as Court Found the Taxpayer Had Taken the Position That Its Reporting Was an Error Rather Than a Method of Accounting Seventh Circuit Upholds Imposition of Fraud Penalty for an Overstatement of Withholdings Court Finds Taxpayer Submitted Digitally Altered False Documents, Sustained the Fraud Penalty the IRS Proposed IRS Updates Guidance on Section 530 Employment Tax Liability Relief…

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2025-01-06 Digital Assets, BOI, Conservation Easements and Embezzlement 53:56

há 15 weeks53:56

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This week we look at: IRS gives relief for specific identification of digital asset basis for certain taxpayers for 2025 only Department of Justice asks the U.S. Supreme Court to Stay the Latest Corporate Transparency Act Injunction IRS no longer to dispute requirement to comply with APA to add listed transactions after the enactment AJCA in 2024 Tax Court rules that merely being in a registered historic area does not make a building a certified historic structure Tax Court finds taxpayer owes tax on over $5.3 million diverted from two retirement plans…

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2024-12-24 IRS Proposes Significant Revisions to Circular 230 54:31

há 17 weeks54:31

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This week we look at: Automatic accounting method changes related to §174 extended to years beginning in 2024 BOI report - hectic week, but ultimately no resolution yet for initial report due date 2025 mileage rates published by the IRS IRS finalizes regulations on supervisory approval of penalties IRS proposes revisions to Circular 230…

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2024-12-16 IRS Expands Business Tax Accounts Features and Access 33:16

há 18 weeks33:16

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This week we look at: President signs the two tax bills Congress recently passed DOJ asks for stay of injunction issued by US District Court in Texas on enforcement of the CTA IRS expands Business Tax Account access and services that can be accessed via that account

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2024-12-09 Nationwide Injunction on BOI Reporting 57:21

há 19 weeks57:21

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This week we look at: Congress enacts two tax laws: but neither is the big one that passed the House in January but stalled in the US Senate A Texas US District Court has issued a nationwide temporary injunction barring FinCEN from enforcing the BOI reporting regime DOJ files a notice of Appeal of the Texas Top Cop Shop Inc decision and FinCEN posts information regarding the impact of the case on BOI reports…

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2024-12-02 New Form for 83(b) Elections 34:57

há 20 weeks34:57

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This week we look at: IRS releases optional form taxpayer can use to make an IRC §83(b) election IRS extends for one year more a transitional 45-day period to perfect research credit claims found to be invalid claims IRS provides additional relief on the issuance of Forms 1099-K

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2024-11-25 IP PINs, Divorced Parents and Children 48:26

há 21 weeks48:26

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This week we look at: IRS announces program using IP-PIN to allow taxpayers who find a dependent on their return has already been listed on another to get their return processed immediately The ERC Second Voluntary Disclosure Program ends but the IRS gives some additional relief for withdrawing a claim filed via third-party payer such as a payroll service…

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2024-11-18 End of Partnership Suspense Account at the IRS 58:57

há 22 weeks58:57

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This week we look at: IRS may stop putting “taxpayer may rely” statements on proposed regulations Tax Court rules partnership basis calculations are cumulative in nature and not stand-alone annual calculations under IRC §705 Latest speculations on what will get through Congress in 2025 - if anything

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2024-11-11 Post Election Issue on Tax Bills and the Reconciliation Process 57:51

há 23 weeks57:51

57:51

This week we look at the rules involving the reconciliation process in Congress, the path that it appears most likely any tax bill enacted to deal with the expiration of many TCJA provisions at the end of 2025.

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2024-11-04 Retirement Plan Inflation Numbers 42:56

há 24 weeks42:56

42:56

This week we look at: Retirement plan limits announced by the IRS, basically completing the tax inflation adjustments for 2025 IRS emailed Chief Counsel Advice outlines dealing with SECA and the net investment income tax issues arising from a BBA partnership exam

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2024-10-28 IRS Releases Most 2025 Inflation Adjusted Numbers 56:57

há 25 weeks56:57

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This week we look at: IRS releases inflation adjusted numbers for most items aside from retirement plans for 2023 IRS has more bad news for those who fail to pay over trust fund taxes to pay other expenses Another US District Court denies a preliminary injunction to bar enforcement of the BOI reporting rules…

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2024-10-21 Staking Returns for One More Try at Court 30:54

há 26 weeks30:54

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This week we look at: S corporation finds multiple ways to terminate its S status, asks IRS forgiveness which is granted IRS rules condoms are medical expenses for tax purposes IRS adds items to list of preventive care an HDHP can pay without the insured having met the annual deductible PTIN registration opens for 2025 Staking income challenge returns to court…

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2024-09-09 More BOI Reporting Issues 29:32

há 32 weeks29:32

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This week we look at: Additional BOI clarifications from online discussions regarding a CPA firm’s reporting obligations and confusions about reporting by entities that don’t register with a state for formation but which do file tax returns

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2024-09-03 BOI Review Time 58:57

há 33 weeks58:57

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This week we look at: DOJ has scheduled a December 2 hearing on the proposed rule to reschedule marijuana BOI reporting confusions that keep coming up as questions in online discussions - time to review

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2024-08-26 IRS ERC Notices of Denial-Comments of the Taxpayer Advocate 1:03:58

há 34 weeks1:03:58

1:03:58

This week we look at: IRS announces the reopening of the ERC Voluntary Disclosure Program on somewhat less generous terms then the first program provided National Taxpayer Adviser discusses issues related to ERC Notices of Disallowance issued by the IRS Copyright 2024, Kaplan, Inc.

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2024-08-05 House Passed Tax Bill Fails to Clear Cloture Vote in the Senate 57:55

há 37 weeks57:55

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This week we look at: Tax bill fails to clear a procedural vote in the Senate, reducing the likelihood we’ll see the bill enacted before this Congress leaves office US District Court declines to issue preliminary injunction requiring the IRS to terminate the ERC claim moratorium, but finds much the court liked in the plaintiff’s arguments.…

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2024-07-29 More IRS ERC Guidance 1:07:44

há 38 weeks1:07:44

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This week we look at: FinCEN adds two more questions to BOI FAQ page IRS adds five new warning signs for problematic ERC claims and announces new developments coming in ERC enforcement Chief Counsel Memorandum outlines position on tax exempt organizations dealing with §52 provisions for ERC

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2024-07-22 IRA Finalizes RMD Regulations 50:19

há 39 weeks50:19

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This week we look at: Taxpayer can’t simply rely on tax software when preparing their return, even if they aren’t being nominated for Secretary of Treasury IRS finalizes SECURE Act/SECURE 2.0 Act required minimum distributions regulations IRS proposed regulations address the problem of determining the applicable age for those born in 1959…

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2024-07-15 BOI Updates 50:25

há 40 weeks50:25

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This week we look at: FinCEN updates the FAQs for BOI reporting, adding information about entities that cease to exist New Jersey Committee on Unauthorized Practice of Law releases letter outlining when CPAs and EAs may prepare and/or file BOI reports for clients without the assistance of an attorney Another PLR issued for missed ESBT elections for trusts that qualified to make such elections…

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2024-07-08 Supreme Court Makes It Easier to Challenge Regulations 56:55

há 41 weeks56:55

56:55

This week we look at End of term US Supreme Court cases that will likely impact challenges to Treasury regulations, overturning the concept of Chevron deference and extending the statute to challenge regulations under the Administrative Procedures Act

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2024-07-01 IRS to Eventually Automate FTA Relief 54:25

há 42 weeks54:25

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This week we look at: Ninth Circuit rules that statute of limitations for the IRS to sue for recovery of erroneous refund begins when the check clears the Federal Reserve and is approved for payment by the US Treasury IRS National Taxpayer Advocate announces the IRS will automate FTA abatement of penalties beginning in 2026 Attorneys report some ERC claimants now interesting in filing suit to accelerate their claim processing…

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2024-06-24 Supreme Court Upholds the 965 Transition Tax 59:11

há 43 weeks59:11

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This week we look at: Supreme Court rules, in a more divided than it may appear opinion, that the §965 transition tax is Constitutional, sustaining the result from the Ninth Circuit in the Moore case. IRS gives interim guidance for special distribution relief in the SECURE Act 2.0 for certain distributions. IRS indicates it will now be (slowly) processing ERC claims, vast majority show issues…

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2024-06-17 Do Not Believe Your Chatbot on Tax Matters 59:07

há 44 weeks59:07

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This week we look at: IRS provides last minute relief for payment of second quarter corporate estimated tax payments related to corporate alternative minimum tax En-banc rehearing request denied in case of Farhy v. Commissioner by DC Circuit CPA pleads guilty to tax charges related to syndicated conservation easement program Taxpayer Advocate warns of relying on generative AI for answering tax questions for consumer tax software - and there are just as big of issues for tax professionals…

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2024-06-10 Estate Tax Problems for Buy Sells Funded by Life Insurance 52:34

há 45 weeks52:34

52:34

This week we look at: US Supreme Court rules that a requirement to redeem the decedent’s shares cannot be considered to reduce the value of the entity, but life insurance proceeds received by the entity to fund the buyout will increase the value Taxpayer denied relief for late rollover when funds were accidentally transferred from employer plan to Roth IRA IRS rules certain payments related to East Palestine, Ohio derailment are §139 disaster payments What options exist for an employer with a pending ERC claim?…

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2024-06-03 LLC as an S Corporation Issue 51:29

há 46 weeks51:29

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This week we look at: IRS announces that Direct File will continue into 2025 and be expanded while maintaining other programs A taxpayer finds its not so simple as just file a Form 2553 if you want to have an LLC taxed as an S corporation, but did realize the error fast enough to get a PLR to restore S status…

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2024-05-27 Misleading Silences Are Sometimes Fine in Tax 1:01:17

há 47 weeks1:01:17

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This week we look at: Yet another PLR requested for missed QSST election after S shares moved to trust following death of a shareholder Tax preparer’s conviction for willfully filing false returns upheld on appeal despite his argument he had doing what he did for years Letters to taxpayer from IRS Appeals did not extend the time to file suit for a claim for refund A partnership had properly elected to use BBA audit provisions early, rendering IRS FPAA invalid…

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2024-05-13 Changes to CAFs and Process for Tax Pros to Obtain Transcripts 55:09

há 49 weeks55:09

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This week we look at: IRS gives update on final results for ERC voluntary compliance program and discusses the future Taxpayer’s contract did not make payment contingent on success of research DOJ announces CPA firm barred from promoting CRAT/single premium annuity shelter IRS provides information on CAF “under review status” and changes to requesting transcripts…

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2024-04-29 No Minimum Attention Required for Supervisor Approval of Penalties per Tax Court 32:09

há 51 weeks32:09

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This week we look at: Final regulations issued on credit transfer provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act Tax Court rules the law does mandate a minimum level of attention by a supervisor when approving a proposed penalty IRS announces the end of the Direct File pilot and will announce the next steps shortly Copyright 2024, Kaplan Financial Education…

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2024-04-22 IRS Extends Limited RMD Relief But Warns They Expect This to Be the Last Time 50:48

há 52 weeks50:48

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This week we look at: IRS again waives penalties for certain RMD distributions for inherited IRAs and retirement plans, but indicates this should be the last time FinCEN adds more Q&As to BOI FAQ for the first time since January Copyright, Kaplan, Inc.

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2024-04-01 Tax Court Reverses Position on Validity of Conservation Easement Regulation 30:37

há 1 year30:37

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This week we look at Tax Court reverses position on validity of a regulation it had upheld four years ago US Supreme Court hears oral arguments in case involving estate tax value of a corporation that received life insurance to redeem the majority shareholder’s estate IRS Criminal Investigation Divisions announces update on COVID relief related investigations and convictions…

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2024-03-25 ERC Voluntary Disclosure Program Is Over - What Next 36:41

há 1 year36:41

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This week we look at: As ERC voluntary compliance program ended, IRS release discusses agency’s plans going forward Senate Finance Chair Wyden indicates there be a cloture vote in the Senate on House passed tax bill IRS issues proposed regulations to make SPA CRAT arrangements listed transactions IRS asks Supreme Court to overturn Culp decision…

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2024-03-18 Last Call to Enter ERC Voluntary Disclosure Program 36:48

há 1 year36:48

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2024-03-04 Court Questions Constitutionality of the CTA 23:51

há 1 year23:51

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This week we look at: CTA found to violate Constitution by US District Court Tax Court issues ruling on impact of SECURE 2.0 Act statute change on returns filed before December 29, 2022 effective date of the Act IRS warns about need to reconcile premium tax credit on Forms 1040 after seeing an increase in the number of returns being filed without the required reconciliation…

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2024-03-04 Court Questions Constitutionality of the CTA 35:53

há 1 year35:53

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2024-02-26 More BOI Information from an Insurer 41:32

há 1 year41:32

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This week we look at: More BOI resources from CAMICO made available by NJCPA District Court refuses to stay FBAR proceeding to await Tax Court result partially due to the age of the taxpayer IRS announces program to go after corporate jet personal usage The state of Arizona sues the IRS over tax status of state tax rebate.…

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2024-02-19 Insurers Update BOI Guidance 1:01:28

há 1 year1:01:28

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This week we look at: Insurers updating their advice on BOI engagements SALT cap 2023 increase bill fails on a procedural vote in the House Jury finds taxpayer did not willfully fail to file FBAR reports IRS takes position third party payors liable for ERC refund repayment in addition to common law employers IRS sending out CP271 “soft letters” to those with open ERC refund claims S corporation has a failure of 9 trusts receiving shares from decedent Taxpayer unsuccessfully argues she only should pay taxes on social security actually received…

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2024-02-12 Are You Giving Bad Advice on Electronic Filing 1:14:14

há 1 year1:14:14

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This week we look at No movement on tax bills this week - nor is final action at all likely to take place before March E-Filing returns - good or bad idea? Two competing articles published this week Taxpayer owes tax on IRA forfeited to government as part of criminal conviction IRS discusses when CID voluntary disclosure program should be used instead of ERC voluntary disclosure program IRS warns about EFIN scam emails Taxpayer found to have submitted a late new refund claim rather than a revision to a timely filed informal claim…

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2024-02-05 More Movement on Proposed Retroactive Tax Bills 48:55

há 1 year48:55

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This week we look at: Bipartisan extender bill is passed by the House, but faces uncertain future in the Senate A limited, single-year SALT cap relief bill will be brought to the House floor as part of the compromise to pass the bipartisan bill Tax filing season for 2023 return begins this week A cautionary tale about phishing being used to obtain client tax information…

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2024-01-29 Bipartisan Retroactive Tax Bill Clears Ways and Means Committee 57:33

há 1 year57:33

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2024-01-16 Form 8308 Relief 35:56

há 1 year35:56

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This week we look at: Talks continue on proposed tax bill IRS provides guidance on Pension-Linked Emergency Savings Account anti-abuse provisions Relief granted for filing information found in Part IV of Form 8308 for 2023 returns IRS updates Notice describing how to obtain certain exemptions from the required electronic filing of certain entity information and tax returns…

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2024-01-08 IRS Mistake Stands as Taxpayer Benefits 40:23

há 1 year40:23

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This week we look at: New work in progress to try and obtain a bipartisan tax bill IRS gives car dealers a brief extension to file time-of-sale reports IRS reverses direction on treatment of impact of adding a tax reimbursement clause to an IDGT Taxpayer can rely upon date IRS places in Notice of Deficiency as the last day to file a Tax Court petition…

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2024-01-02 FinCEN Welcomes 2024 By Opening BOI Filing Site 32:58

há 1 year32:58

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This week, we look at FinCEN's release of the BOI E-Filing site on January 1, 2024.

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2023-12-26 IRS Plays Santa With Two Relief Programs 53:05

há 1 year53:05

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This week we look at: IRS announces a three month Employee Retention Credit Voluntary Disclosure Program IRS provides relief from failure-to-pay penalties for 2021 and 2020 taxes for certain situations Taxpayer uses the wrong FedEx service, therefore his Tax Court petition was not filed on time

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2023-12-18 FinCEN BOI Week 45:05

há 1 year45:05

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This week we look at: FinCEN adds more information to FAQ page, including information on PDF form Bill passes House that would give a limited extension of time for some initial BOI reports to be filed IRS releases mileage rates for 2024 Supreme Court agrees to hear estate tax valuation case to resolve split in the Circuits…

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2023-12-11 First ERC Challenge in Court 43:28

há 1 year43:28

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This week we look at: IRS sends out a batch of 20,000 ERC rejection letters Employer files suit claiming IRS ERC guidance violated the Administrative Procedures Act SCOTUS hears oral arguments in the Moore case Draft K-2/K-3 instructions are published with no major changes to the domestic filing exception for 2023…

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2023-12-04 State Law Limited Partners and Self-Employment Tax 46:54

há 1 year46:54

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This week we look at: FinCEN finalizes extension of due date for initial BOI reports for entities created in 2024 Tax Court rules that a state law limited partner is not automatically covered by IRC §1402(a)(13) self-employment tax exemption OPR due diligence alert on FBAR Annual business MeF shutdown date announced IRS denies request for automatic accounting method change late election relief Tax Court finds that if date to file a Tax Court petition falls on a date that the clerk’s office is inaccessible, the taxpayer qualifies for extended filing relief even though electronic option had been available on the due date…

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2023-11-20 FinCEN FAQ Update for BOI Reporting 39:47

há 1 year39:47

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This week we look at: IRS clarified FAQ on §139A and backpay for wrongfully incarcerated members of the armed services FinCEN adds to the FAQ on beneficial ownership information reporting

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2023-11-13 IRS Completes Inflation Adjusted Number Lists for 2024 59:57

há 1 year59:57

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This week we look at: Inflation adjusted numbers for 2024 issued by the IRS Minor revisions made in final BOI FinCEN Identifier rules The IRS issues its second ERC-related GLAM, this time taking aim at OSHA related partial shutdown theories If a Notice isn’t binding on the courts, does that mean we can just pretend it doesn’t exist when advising our clients?…

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2023-11-06 Retirement Plan Numbers Released for 2024 51:34

há 1 year51:34

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This week we look at: 2024 inflation adjusted retirement numbers released by the IRS MeF 1040 shutdown date announced by the IRS Trust found liable for transferee tax in failed Son-of-BOSS shelter to offset stock sale gain IRC §41 refund claim grace period extended for yet another year Tax Court refuses to expand equitable relief for missing 90-day deadline to file petition…

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2023-10-30 Boyle Decision Applies to Electronic Filing 38:23

há 1 year38:23

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This week we look at Taxpayers can’t rely on paid preparer as reasonable cause for late filing, even when using electronic filing IRS could assert negligence penalty (and obtain supervisory approval) after failing to obtain approval for substantial underpayment penalty IRS makes “temporary” electronic signature program permanent by moving it into the Internal Revenue Manual…

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2023-10-21 An Offer the Actor Should Have Refused 22:31

há 1 year22:31

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This week we look at PTIN renewals are now open for 2024 IRS announces program to allow for withdraw of ERC claims Actor’s estate loses in attempt to claim he had validly rolled over a non-traditional investment held in his IRA

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2023-10-09 EV Credit Transfer to Dealer Guidance Issued 44:26

há 2 years44:26

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This week we look at Sloppy records cost CPA the vast majority of his business deductions IRS issues warning about art deduction tax promotions aimed at high-income taxpayers IRS gives details on transfers of electrical vehicle credits to dealers beginning in 2024 Copyright 2023, Kaplan, Inc.

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2023-10-02 Limited Delay in Some CTA BOI Initial Report Filing Dates 31:49

há 2 years31:49

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This week we look at: IRS reduces PTIN fees substantially Wash sale rules do not apply to losses on disposition of money market funds IRS highlights new capabilities added to TaxPro accounts Employers can set up leave-based donation programs for 2023 Hawaii wildfire relief FinCEN grants 60 additional days for entities created in 2024 to file initial reports…

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2023-09-25 FinCEN Issues Guide for Small Business CTA BOI Reporting 46:02

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This week we look at: FinCEN provides guide to small businesses for beneficial ownership reporting under the Corporate Transparency Act Taxpayer cannot rely on the mailbox rule to prove timely mailing/filing of tax return, as §7502 is the sole way of proving timely postmark and get presumption of delivery Impact of receipt of a CP2100/2100A notice on backup withholding…

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2023-09-18 Halt in ERC Claim Processing for New Claims 1:05:19

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This week we look at: Just having a CPA prepare a taxpayer’s return does mean the taxpayer will get reasonable cause relief for assessments IRS announces halt to processing of new ERC claims until after 2023, will slow processing of claims currently in progress

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2023-09-11 Better Late Than Never Section 174 Guidance Arrives 58:40

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This week we look at: IRS make last minute change to K-2/K-3 FAQ for 2022 returns Preliminary guidance for §174 changes made in TCJA that took effect in 2022 issued by the IRS Copyright 2023, Kaplan, Inc.

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2023-09-05 Electronic Filing of Information Return Mandate Issues 52:56

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This week we look at: HHS sends letter to DEA recommending that marijuana be reclassified as a Schedule III drug General guidance issued determining tax status of 2023 state payments - and IRS asks for comments prior to giving additional guidance IRS clarifies limits of 2007 CCA on ESBTs and NOLs News release on electronic filing of Form 8300…

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2023-08-28 Week of IRS Delaying Requirements 28:40

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This week we look at: Proposed regulations issued for digital asset broker reporting on Form 1099-DA IRS delays requirement for high income employees to make employer plan catch-up contribution to designated Roth accounts until plan years beginning after December 31, 2025 2024 health care premium tax credit percentages published by the IRS…

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2023-08-21 Renting the Owner's Homes to Their Business Didn't Work as Well as Expected 55:32

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This week we look at: Limited relief likely coming for beneficial ownership reporting IRS being challenged in an attempt to treat state law limited partners as receiving SE income Rent your home to your business for 13 days each year plan mainly failed Advance memo states IRS objection to a marketed trust tax avoidance plan IRS memo explains credit unions can only claim COVID ERC on 2021 wages…

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2023-08-14 IRS Issues Warning for Certain ESOP Programs 50:20

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This week we look at: Deduction for non-qualified deferred compensation not accelerated for the seller when the liability is transferred to the buyer of a business Tax professionals and taxpayers warned about issues with certain employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) arrangements Reduction of non-recourse debt amount was added to sales proceeds, not a cancellation of debt so no §108 relief was available…

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2023-08-07 IRS Finally Tells Us Their Position on Staking Rewards 1:00:02

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This week we look at: IRS rules cryptocurrency staking rewards are taxable when taxpayer obtains dominion and control Interim guidance issued for home energy audit tax credit under IRC §25C added by IRA 2022 Proposed regulations issued to add monetized installment sales to listed transactions

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2023-07-31 The ERC Hearing Before Congress Left for the August Recess 1:03:32

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This week we look at: Oversight Subcommittee of House Ways & Means Committee holds a hearing on ERC issues, discusses potential amnesty program IRS ending most announced revenue officer visits Taxpayer finds out that there may very well be a tax consequence when you borrow against your life insurance policy and then let the policy lapse…

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2023-07-24 IRS Makes Clear Its Position on Extended Supply Chain ERC Claims 1:17:01

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