Journey’s end; just shocking; house cleaning; and other highlights of recent tax cases.
Day: September 19, 2024
IRS urged to take action on new information reporting requirements
The Internal Revenue Service needs to do more to get ready for new reporting requirements on the Form 1099-K and 1099-DA, according to a new report.
Taxpayer Advocate acknowledges shortcomings
National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins issued a mea culpa admitting to the findings of a recent report faulting the Taxpayer Advocate Service that she runs for slow responsiveness to taxpayers.
IRS issues warning about Offer in Compromise ‘mills’
The Internal Revenue Service cautioned taxpayers to steer clear of promoters who claim their services are needed to handle unpaid debts, saying such businesses often charge excessive fees and often produce no results.
Tax enforcement chiefs investigate risks in crypto casinos and trading desks
Officials from the IRS’s Criminal Investigation division are meeting with leaders from Australia, Canada, the Netherlands and the U.K. this week for a Cyber Challenge.