IRS Notice 2024-72, provides relief for individuals and businesses affected by terrorism in Israel.
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Should You File a Refund Lawsuit if the IRS Won’t Process Your ERC Claim?
As Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERC) claims pile up and the IRS shows no signs of lifting its moratorium on processing claims filed after September 14, 2023, businesses with unpaid…
Continue Reading Should You File a Refund Lawsuit if the IRS Won’t Process Your ERC Claim?March 22 ERC Voluntary Disclosure Deadline Rapidly Approaching
The March 22 deadline for applying to the IRS Voluntary Disclosure Program (VDP) to repay improperly claimed Employee Retention Credits (ERC) at a discount is just around the corner. The…
Continue Reading March 22 ERC Voluntary Disclosure Deadline Rapidly ApproachingIRS to Focus on High-Income Earners Who Have Not Filed Tax Returns Since 2017
The IRS is sending out over 125,000 collection letters to high-income taxpayers who did not file one or more federal income tax returns between 2017 and 2021. The IRS will…
Continue Reading IRS to Focus on High-Income Earners Who Have Not Filed Tax Returns Since 2017IRS Identifies Seven Employee Retention Credit Red Flags (and Other ERC Updates)
The IRS recently issued a news release identifying seven signs that a business’s Employee Retention Tax Credit (the “ERC”) may be incorrect. The IRS Commissioner also testified before the House…
Continue Reading IRS Identifies Seven Employee Retention Credit Red Flags (and Other ERC Updates)IRS and Congress Expand Efforts to Address ERC Fraud
There are several new developments in the Internal Revenue Service’s ongoing campaign to combat false and fraudulent Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims.
They include an indefinite extension of the agency’s…
Continue Reading IRS and Congress Expand Efforts to Address ERC FraudNew IRS Voluntary Disclosure Program Lets Businesses Repay Questionable Employee Retention Credits at a Discount
The IRS has announced a new Voluntary Disclosure Program (VDP) offering businesses a limited-time opportunity to repay improperly claimed Employee Retention Credits at a discount while avoiding penalties and interest. The VDP requires businesses to repay only 80% of the improper credits they received and has an application deadline of March 22, 2024.
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IRS Rejects 20,000 Employee Retention Tax Credit Claims, Plans to Offer New Voluntary Disclosure Program
In its most recent effort to fight fraudulent and improper Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERC) claims, on December 6, 2023, the IRS announced it will be notifying an initial group…
Continue Reading IRS Rejects 20,000 Employee Retention Tax Credit Claims, Plans to Offer New Voluntary Disclosure ProgramAmid Fraud Investigations, IRS Offers Employers an Opportunity to Withdraw Inaccurate Employee Retention Credit Claims
The IRS recently announced that it will offer certain employers an opportunity to withdraw Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims if they are concerned about their accuracy. Qualifying employers may be…
Continue Reading Amid Fraud Investigations, IRS Offers Employers an Opportunity to Withdraw Inaccurate Employee Retention Credit ClaimsIRS Provides Extensions for Taxpayers Impacted by Hamas Terrorism in Israel
In Notice 2023-71, the IRS provided tax relief for individuals affected by Hamas’ terroristic action in the State of Israel beginning on October 7, 2023. Notably, this relief is not…
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