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Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

IRS issues interim guidance to streamline LB&I audit procedures and promote alternative settlement programs

On July 25, 2025, the IRS Large Business & International (LB&I) Division published an Interim Guidance Memorandum (Control Number: LB&I-04-0725-0008) implementing changes for LB&I audit procedures, which take effect August 1,...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

IRS Removes Willfulness Checkbox from Form 14457, Easing Path for Voluntary Disclosures

In a significant policy shift, the IRS has revised Form 14457, Voluntary Disclosure Practice Preclearance Request and Application, the cornerstone of its Voluntary Disclosure Practice (VDP), by removing the controversial...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Say Goodbye to Paper Cuts: Section 83(b) Elections May Now Be Filed Online

In late 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) introduced Form 15620 to provide a standardized mechanism for taxpayers to make elections under Section 83(b) of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”). More recently in 2025,...more

Rivkin Radler LLP

Drop & Swap Like-Kind Exchange Passes Muster in New York

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New York’s personal income tax law, like that of other states, conforms with the federal system of income taxation. The reason typically given for such conformity is to simplify tax return preparation, improve compliance and...more

ASKramer Law

Tax-Loss Harvesting Part I: Overview

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What is tax-loss harvesting? “Tax-loss harvesting,” in its simplest form, is the sale of a capital asset at a loss to “mop up” tax that would otherwise be due on capital gain from the sale of another capital asset. Capital...more

Rivkin Radler LLP

Closely Held Businesses and Their Owners Ask: What’s Big and Beautiful in the Recent Tax Law?

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The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (the “Act”) was signed into law last week, on July 4. As promised by the White House, the Act extends – i.e., purports to make “permanent” – many of the otherwise expiring provisions that were...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

IRS re-commits to pre-filing agreements

On June 17, 2025, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced improvements to its pre-filing agreement (PFA) program. The PFA program aims to enable taxpayers and the IRS to resolve issues, which would likely appear in a...more

Frost Brown Todd

Substantiating the Right to Claim QSBS Tax Benefits | Part 1

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Section 1202 provides an exclusion from capital gains when a stockholder sells qualified small business stock (QSBS), assuming all eligibility requirements are satisfied. Section 1045 provides for the tax-free rollover of...more

White & Case LLP

The IRS Revamps the Pre-Filing Agreement Program for LB&I Taxpayers

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On June 17, 2025, the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") announced improvements to its Pre-Filing Agreement ("PFA") program. The IRS press release is available here. The PFA program allows Large Business & International...more

Allen Barron, Inc.

You Need an Experienced Tax Attorney when Tax Issues Strike

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Why do you need an experienced tax attorney when tax issues strike? What do you need to know about communications with the IRS and California's tax agencies?...more

Foley Hoag LLP

Recent Updates on the Applicability of IRC Section 280E to Cannabis Companies

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Cannabis companies are increasingly taking non-280E positions on their current year federal income tax returns, while many, such as public “MSOs,” have amended prior years’ returns to reflect this position. Foley Hoag’s Tax...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Finally Received the Employee Retention Credit? Now What? A Guide to ERC Income Tax Consequences

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It appears that the flood gates have opened and that the IRS is finally processing and paying claims for the employee retention credit (ERC) en masse. After waiting a very long time (often years) with no contact from the IRS,...more

Bowditch & Dewey

Made a Mistake on Your Tax Return? What to Do if You Filed Incorrectly

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Mistakes happen, and the tax law can be complex and ambiguous. The question becomes, what does a taxpayer do if they discover a mistake on their tax return? Should an amended tax return be filed? In some cases, the taxpayer...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

IRS Changes Course on Income Tax Impact of Employee Retention Credit

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On March 20, 2025, the IRS updated its guidance to employers that claimed the employee retention credit (ERC). The updated guidance materially differs from prior IRS guidance of how and when employers should report the income...more

Jaburg Wilk

Extensions, Amendments and Scams – Three Things to Keep Your Eye on During Tax Season

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As the April 15, 2025 deadline approaches, it’s essential to be prepared for filing your federal tax return. Whether you’re ready to submit your return or need more time, understanding the available options will help ensure a...more

Foster Garvey PC

A Journey Through Subchapter S / A Review of The Not So Obvious & The Many Traps That Exist For The Unwary: Part XVI – Changes in...

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Now that the scurrying around and worrying relative to developments impacting the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) that were coming at us with laser speed are on a slow simmer, I can turn my attention back to my multi-part...more

Lippes Mathias LLP

Taxpayer Beware: The Pitfalls of Section 965 Installment Payments

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For the taxable years ending on December 31, 2017, and 2018, Section 965[1] of the Internal Revenue Code required U.S. shareholders (as defined in Section 951(b)) to pay a transition tax on the untaxed foreign earnings of...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

IRS Roundup February 17 – March 14, 2025

Check out our summary of recent Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance for February 17, 2025 – March 14, 2025. Editors’ note: With the change in presidential administrations, the IRS has undergone significant transition...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

IRS Cutbacks May Impact Healthcare M&A Transactions

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Kevin’s practice involves guiding clients through the complexities of federal, state, local and international taxation. Kevin routinely advises business entities, tax-exempt organizations and high net worth individuals on a...more

Proskauer Rose LLP

Wealth Management Update - March 2025

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March 2025 AFRs and 7520 Rate - The March 2025 Section 7520 rate for use with estate planning techniques such as CRTs, CLTs, QPRTs and GRATs is 5.40%, which was the same as the February 2025 rate...more

Williams Mullen

Newly Released Final Regulations on Partnership Basis-Shifting Transactions

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On January 10, 2025, the United States Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS") released final regulations (the "Final Regulations") under section 6011 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), that identify...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

IRS Layoffs May Mean Longer Waits, Audit Delays and Tax Court Battles

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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is expected to lay off approximately 7% of its workforce in the coming weeks, with the possibility of further reductions. It remains unclear which divisions will be most affected or whether...more

Lathrop GPM

First Time Issuance of IRS Form for Elections Under Section 83(b)

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For the first time, the IRS has issued an official form to be used for making an election under Section 83(b) of the Internal Revenue Code. Until the IRS issued Form 15620 in late 2024, taxpayers used their own “homemade”...more

Gray Reed

Navigating the IRS On Your Own: 101

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Headlines and updates on sweeping changes to operations and staffing with regards to numerous federal agencies, and now implementing new tariffs, as we enter tax filing season may have people even more on edge than years...more

Allen Barron, Inc.

Will You Recognize the Form 1099-K When You Receive it This Year?

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Will you recognize the Form 1099-K when you receive it from one or more third-party marketplace providers this year?  A few years ago, the IRS implemented new reporting requirements for many popular peer-to-peer payment apps...more

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