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IRS Urges Taxpayers to Enroll for IP PIN Ahead of 2025 Filing Season, IR-2024-278
The IRS has encouraged taxpayers to register for an Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN) to strengthen their defenses against tax-related identity theft. With the 2025 tax sea...

IRS Accelerates Work on Employee Retention Credit Claims, IR-2024-263
The IRS has made significant progress on Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims, with processing underway on about 400,000 claims, worth approximately $10 billion. The IRS is separating eligible claim...

IRS Warns Taxpayers About Scams by Offer in Compromise Mills, IR-2024-243
The IRS has issued a warning to taxpayers to be cautious of unscrupulous promoters claiming to offer help in resolving unpaid taxes through the IRS Offer in Compromise (OIC) program. These fraudulent ...

IRS Appeals Secure Messaging Program Office Launches Corporate Group Mailbox Pilot, IR-2024-247
The IRS Independent Office of Appeals (Appeals) today launched a pilot program as part of the IRS’ ongoing transformation efforts to expand online tools and improve user experiences. From September ...

IRS Warns of Charity Scams Following Hurricanes Milton and Helene, IR-2024-269
The IRS has offered some tips to taxpayers about scammers using fake charities to exploit unsuspecting donors in the aftermath of Hurricanes Milton and Helene. Donors can use the Tax-Exempt Organizat...

IRS Provides Safe Harbor for Amounts Paid for Condoms, Notice 2024-71
The IRS has provided a safe harbor under Code Sec. 213(d) for amounts paid for condoms. Because amounts paid for condoms are treated as expenses for medical care, these amounts are deductible if the...

CA - Extensions available for ventura employers affected by mountain fire
Employers in Ventura County who are directly affected by the Mountain Fire may request up to a two-month extension to file their state payroll reports and/or deposit payroll taxes without penalty or i...

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