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Current Events
The Tax Adviser News
- Werfel to resign Monday as IRS commissioner January 17, 2025Danny Werfel, who had two years remaining on his term, said he made the decision after “significant introspection and consultation.” An AICPA statement praised Werfel for “moving the IRS in the right direction to improve taxpayer services and start instituting modern technologies.”
- Final regs address taxes on gifts to taxpayers from ex-U.S. citizens, residents January 17, 2025The final regulations implement Sec. 2801, added to the Code in 2008, and follow up on proposed regulations issued 10 years ago.
- Final regs. address resolution of federal tax controversies by Appeals January 17, 2025The final regulations, which include 24 exceptions to consideration of federal tax controversies by the Independent Office of Appeals, generally follow the proposed regulations issued in October 2022.
- IRS testing changes to alternative dispute resolution programs January 16, 2025New pilot programs involve fast-track settlements and post-appeals mediation.
- Prop. regs. address expanded annual compensation deduction limitation January 15, 2025The regulations provide guidance on determining who is one of the “five highest compensated employees” under Sec. 162(m)(3)(C).
Useful Links
Stimulus Payments Received
Access information relating to your Economic Impact Payments (EIP) here
Child Tax Credit Received
Use this tool to check if you’re eligible and enrolled for advance payments, view your bank account and mailing address, or View your payments
https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/child-tax-credit-update-portal
Where Is My Refund
Where’s My Refund will display the status of your refund, usually on the most recent tax year refund we have on file for you.
Where Is My Amended Return
Check the status of your Form 1040-X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, for this year and up to three prior years.
Get Your Tax Record (IRS Transcript)
You can view your tax records now in your Online Account. This is the fastest, easiest way to, find out how much you owe, look at your payment history, see your prior year adjusted gross income (AGI), or view other tax records
https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript
Get or Retrieve Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN)
An Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) is a six-digit number that prevents someone else from filing a tax return using your Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number. The IP PIN is known only to you and the IRS.
https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/get-an-identity-protection-pin
Calculate Your Employment Tax
Understand the various types of taxes you need to deposit and report such as, federal income tax, social security and Medicare taxes and Federal Unemployment (FUTA) Tax.
https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/employment-taxes
Tax Withholding Estimator
The IRS encourages everyone to use the Tax Withholding Estimator to perform a “paycheck checkup.” This will help you make sure you have the right amount of tax withheld from your paycheck
Sales Tax Deduction Calculator
The Sales Tax Deduction Calculator helps you figure the amount of state and local general sales tax you can claim when you itemize deductions on Schedule A (Forms 1040 or 1040-SR)
https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/use-the-sales-tax-deduction-calculator
Pay Your IRS Tax Bill (Direct Pay)
Use this secure service to pay your taxes for Form 1040 series, estimated taxes or other associated forms directly from your checking or savings account at no cost to you.
Pay Your IRS Tax Bill (EFTPS)
Use this tool to check if you’re eligible and enrolled for advance payments, view your bank account and mailing address, or view your payments
Apply For A Payment Plan For Your IRS Tax Bill
Use this link to apply for an Installment Agreement with the IRS. Payment options include full payment, a short-term payment plan (paying in 180 days or less) or a long-term payment plan (installment agreement) (paying monthly)
https://www.irs.gov/payments/online-payment-agreement-application
