Congress authorized the employee retention credit, which ends April 15, to help businesses suffering in the throes of COVID-19. The arrival of promoters and ERC mills brought headaches for the IRS.
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IRS: 7,000 probationary workers will return to their jobs in next 10 days
“I’m just riding the government roller coaster,” says one worker, who lost her job in February, was placed on administrative leave in March, and plans to return to work later this month.
Bills dealing with tax administration, disaster victims pass House
The AICPA endorsed four of the six bills, all of which passed with bipartisan support and were forwarded to the Senate.
IRS increases scrutiny of business aircraft use
Businesses that own, lease, or charter aircraft should prepare for increased IRS scrutiny by closely reviewing their compliance with applicable tax provisions.
FTR notification requirement for taxpayers under LB&I examination
A foreign tax redetermination may require taxpayers under Large Business and International Division examination to notify the IRS, which will redetermine the U.S. tax owed.
Certification of seriously delinquent tax debt not erroneous
The D.C. Circuit affirmed the Tax Court’s determination that the IRS properly certified a taxpayer to the U.S. State Department under Sec. 7345 for possible denial, revocation, or limitation of a passport.
BOI reporting changes don’t affect CTA’s constitutionality, filing says
In a brief filed in the Eleventh Circuit, the federal government said the move to remove the beneficial ownership filing requirement for domestic companies does not affect the constitutionality of the Corporate Transparency Act.
AICPA recommends prop. regs. changes for some retirement savings plans
The AICPA submitted comments to Treasury and the IRS with recommended changes to proposed regulations for automatic enrollment requirements for most newly established 401(k) and 403(b) plans under the SECURE 2.0 Act.
What happens next with the TCJA? Tax professionals are concerned
A Bloomberg Tax survey found that more than 4 in 5 respondents are moderately to very worried about the potential sunset of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which expires at the end of 2025.
BOI filing requirements for US companies, persons removed
FinCEN issued an interim final rule Friday removing the requirement for U.S. companies and U.S. persons to report beneficial ownership information under the Corporate Transparency Act.
7,000 IRS workers ‘reinstated’ — but not yet returning to work
An email from the acting IRS commissioner, citing a federal court order, says certain probationary employees will receive salaries, back pay, and benefits but are “not [to] report to duty or perform any work until receiving further guidance.”
Higher threshold for Form 1099-K reporting among AICPA priorities
In a letter to congressional finance leaders, the AICPA listed increasing the threshold to $10,000 as one of its priorities.
IRS to remain at full staff for at least 5 days if government shuts down
Acting IRS commissioner says the agency will use “existing appropriations” to remain open if Congress does not agree to a continuing resolution by the end of Friday.
AICPA emphasizes importance of a modern IRS in statement
In a statement Friday, CEO Mark Koziel, CPA, CGMA, said the AICPA is discussing the state of the IRS with agency officials in the wake of layoffs. “A modern, functioning IRS is essential for Americans to meet their tax obligations,” the statement said.
AICPA applauds Treasury’s suspension of BOI enforcement
A statement Thursday praised Treasury for “reducing regulatory burden on businesses” and said the “AICPA remains committed to appropriate anti-money laundering policies.
Treasury says it won’t enforce BOI fines or penalties against U.S. citizens, businesses
A news release says Treasury won’t enforce fines or penalties against U.S. citizens or domestic reporting companies or their beneficial owners. Treasury will also issue proposed rulemaking to limit beneficial ownership information reporting to foreign reporting companies only.
FinCEN extends BOI reporting deadline, halts enforcement
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network said late Thursday that it will extend the current reporting deadline beyond March 21 and will develop new regulations to reduce “regulatory burden.”
Tax Court again holds Sec. 6038(b)(1) penalties not assessable
Reconsidering its earlier holding in the case, the court again held the IRS lacks statutory authority to assess the penalties for failing to file information returns disclosing ownership in foreign corporations.
Payments for law violation are not deductible restitution
A recent Chief Counsel Advice memo determined that the deductions were disallowed as fines or penalties under Sec. 162(f).
Taxpayer denied theft loss deduction for investment loss
The Tax Court focused on the taxpayer’s role as president and managing director of the company in which he invested, along with his failure to prove a theft occurred.
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