Inside This Issue
- Treasury, IRS announce over $1 billion recovered in collections from wealthy non-filers under IRA initiatives
- Register for the IRS Business Tax Account Virtual Focus Groups; first registration deadline is Sept. 6
- Deadline to submit third estimated tax payment is Sept. 16; more time may be granted to taxpayers in disaster-affected areas
- IRA funding continues to modernize online tools, improve taxpayer service
- September is National Preparedness Month; taxpayers encouraged to prepare for natural disasters
- Upcoming webinars for tax professionals
- Technical Guidance
1. Treasury, IRS announce over $1 billion recovered in collections from wealthy non-filers under IRA initiatives
The U.S. Secretary of Treasury and the IRS Commissioner made remarks at the IRS campus in Austin, Texas, to announce new initiatives under the Inflation Reduction Act that will ensure wealthy individuals pay their taxes, enhance taxpayer service through the Digital First Initiative and modernize essential technology. Approximately $1.1 billion have been recovered because of the nearly 80% of 1,600 millionaires having paid their outstanding tax debt. This is an additional $100 million just since July, when Treasury and IRS announced reaching the $1 billion milestone.
Through the Digital First Initiative, the IRS is pursuing a vision where taxpayers can do all their transactions with the IRS digitally if they prefer. Thanks to Inflation Reduction Act resources, the IRS has launched more digital tools to provide improved digital experience for taxpayers:
- More than two dozen new features and enhancements to Individual and Tax Professional Online Account;
- The launch of Business Tax Account;
- The release of 30 digital mobile-adaptive forms;
- The ability for taxpayers to receive their refund status via a conversational hotline;
- A mobile-friendly web tool for Where’s My Refund; and
- Direct File, a new tool that allows taxpayers to file for free, directly with the IRS.
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2. Register for the IRS Business Tax Account Virtual Focus Groups; first registration deadline is Sept. 6
Tax pros: The IRS is conducting virtual focus groups to gather feedback on the Business Tax Account (BTA) authorization process. We are looking for comments and suggestions from stakeholders who will use the BTA online platform. BTA was created to allow business entities to communicate and transact business with the IRS. If you are a CEO, shareholder, partner, designated official or can legally bind your organization, this focus group is for you. To register, send an email with “Focus Group Volunteer: Business Tax Account” in the subject line to txo.share.with.us@irs.gov. Include the following information in the email body:
- Name
- Type of Entity (i.e., Partnership, S Corporation, etc.)
- Position Title
- State
- Email Address
- Phone Number
- Session Date
- Special accommodations
Focus groups are limited to 12 participants. Selected volunteers will receive a confirmation email with a meeting link from txo.share.with.us@irs.gov. Below are images of the solicitation email that includes the focus group dates and times, and deadlines to register. Right-click on the images to save and open the files from your device. Please note: the first round of registration deadlines is September 6.
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3. Deadline to submit third estimated tax payment is Sept. 16; more time may be granted to taxpayers in disaster-affected areas
Remind your clients that the deadline to submit the third quarter estimated tax payment is September 16. Delay in payment deadlines may be automatically granted to taxpayers who are impacted by disasters in 17 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Deadlines vary depending upon the disaster and locality. For specifics on all recent disaster relief, visit the Around the nation page on IRS.gov.
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4. IRA funding continues to modernize online tools, improve taxpayer service
The IRS continues to modernize its online tools to help taxpayers take advantage of clean energy credits, thanks to funding provided by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Through the IRA and related funding, the IRS can update outdated systems, create new, fully electronic systems and processes, improve compliance and reduce fraud, thereby revolutionizing taxpayer services. The momentous funding will continue the IRS's ability to integrate modern technology to deliver unprecedented service quality and efficiency to taxpayers, all while supporting the clean energy tax incentives.
Visit credits and deductions under the Inflation Reduction Act on IRS.gov to learn more.
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5. September is National Preparedness Month; taxpayers encouraged to prepare for natural disasters
September is designated as National Preparedness Month. Now is a good time to create or review emergency preparedness plans for surviving natural disasters. The IRS recommends taxpayers take the following steps:
Visit Ready.gov/September to learn more about National Preparedness Month.
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6. Upcoming webinars for tax professionals
The IRS offers the upcoming live webinars to the tax practitioner community:
- Dealing with disasters from an individual tax perspective on Sept. 26, at 2 p.m. ET. Earn up to one continuing education credit (Federal Tax). Certificates of completion are being offered.
- U.S. taxation of stock-based compensation received by nonresident aliens on Oct. 3, at 2 p.m. ET. Earn up to one continuing education credit (Federal Tax). Certificates of completion are being offered.
For more information or to register, visit Webinars for tax practitioners webpage.
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7. Technical Guidance
Notice 2024-65 requests comments from the public regarding all aspects of sections 103 and 104 of the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022.
Revenue Procedure 2024-35 provides the applicable percentage table in § 36B(b)(3)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code for taxable years beginning in calendar year 2024.
