Taxes February 14, 2023
Tax Court Shows Why Real Mileage Logs are Important
The annotations show the locations he supposedly visited in connection with either business. For several reasons, the Tax Court didn’t find this evidence credible.
Taxes February 13, 2023
New Law Encourages Roth 401(k) Accounts
For 2023, a participating employee can contribute up to $22,500 in elective deferrals or up to $30,000 if they are age 50 or over.
Taxes February 13, 2023
IRS Says State Issued Stimulus Payments are Not Taxable
The IRS has determined that in the interest of sound tax administration and other factors, taxpayers in many states will not need to report these payments on their 2022 tax returns.
Taxes February 10, 2023
Taxpayer Advocate Rips IRS for Delay in California Tax Issue Ruling
The IRS is trying to decide whether aid payments to taxpayers in more than a dozen states should be taxable.
Taxes February 10, 2023
IRS: Taxpayers E-Filing Amended Returns Can Now Get Their Refunds Direct Deposited
Anyone e-filing Form 1040-X can for the first time select direct deposit and enter their banking info for a faster refund.
Taxes February 8, 2023
Don’t File Your Returns Yet, IRS Tells Millions of Taxpayers
The issue comes with stimulus payments paid by some states in the last year, which has led to tax questions.
Taxes February 8, 2023
IRS Chief Counsel’s Office Has Open Tax Attorney Spots It Wants to Fill
The IRS is hiring tax attorneys to help enhance the taxpayer experience and address noncompliance.
Taxes February 6, 2023
IRS Working on 1099 Guidance for Middle Class Tax Refund in California
The agency previously said it was working on guidance for 19 states that provided refunds of some form in 2022.
Taxes February 6, 2023
Suspicious White Powder Found at a Georgia IRS Office
A package containing the powder, which was found in the mailroom, was determined to be harmless.
Taxes February 6, 2023
IRS Looks to Start Tip Reporting Program for Service Industry
IRS seeks public comment on proposed Service Industry Tip Compliance Agreement (SITCA) program.
Taxes February 6, 2023
Treasury Shifts SUV Definition for EV Tax Credits After Carmakers Gripe
The change made Friday is likely to be the difference between thousands of dollars in consumer discounts.
Taxes February 3, 2023
Changes to Tax Credits and Deductions Could Mean Smaller Refunds or Higher Taxes in 2023
Certain tax credits for children and dependents have been reduced, and the charitable deduction some taxpayers took advantage of during the pandemic years is no longer so easy to claim.