IRS announces dyed diesel penalty waiver for Florida in advance of Hurricane Doran

IRS Newswire Aug. 30, 2019

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Issue Number:    IR-2019-148 Inside This Issue   IRS announces waiver of dyed fuel penalty in Florida due to Hurricane Dorian   IR-2019-148   WASHINGTON – To minimize or prevent disruptions to the supply of fuel for diesel-powered highway vehicles because of Hurricane Dorian, the Internal Revenue Service announced today it will not impose a penalty when dyed diesel fuel is sold for use or used on the highway in the State of Florida. This relief is effective immediately. Consistent with the Environmental Protection Agency waiver for Florida allowing the sale, distribution, and use of red dyed Non-Road Diesel Locomotive and Marine fuel in the State of Florida for use in highway diesel vehicles, this relief will remain in effect through Sept. 15, 2019.   This penalty relief is available to any person that sells or uses dyed fuel for highway use. In the case of the operator of the vehicle in which the dyed fuel is used, the relief is available only if the operator or the person selling the fuel pays the tax of 24.4 cents per gallon that is normally applied to diesel fuel for highway use. The IRS will not impose penalties for failure to make semimonthly deposits of this tax. IRS Publication 510, Excise Taxes, has information on the proper method for reporting and paying the tax. Ordinarily, dyed diesel fuel is not taxed, because it is sold for uses exempt from excise tax, such as to farmers for farming purposes, for home heating use and to local governments for buses. Also, consistent with the EPA waiver, this waiver does not apply to the Internal Revenue Code penalty for using adulterated fuels that do not comply with applicable EPA regulations.  Consequently, diesel fuel with sulfur content higher than 15 parts-per-million may not be used in highway vehicles. The IRS is closely monitoring the situation and will provide additional relief as needed. Back to Top         Thank you for subscribing to the IRS Newswire, an IRS e-mail service. If you know someone who might want to subscribe to this mailing list, please forward this message to them so they can subscribe. This message was distributed automatically from the mailing list IRS Newswire. Please Do Not Reply To This Message.

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Tax Tip 2019-119: Here’s what tax professionals should know about creating a data security plan

 

IRS Tax Tips August 29, 2019

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Issue Number:    Tax Tip 2019-119 Here's what tax professionals should know about creating a data security plan Tax pros must create a written security plan to protect their clients' data. In fact, the law requires them to make this plan.  Creating a data security plan is one part of the new Taxes-Security-Together Checklist. The IRS and its Security Summit partners created this checklist. It helps tax professionals protect sensitive data in their offices and on their computers. Many tax preparers may not realize they are required under federal law to have a data security plan. Each plan should be tailored for each specific office. When creating it, the tax professional should take several factors into consideration. This includes things like the company's size, the nature of its activities, and the sensitivity of its customer information. Creating a plan Tax professionals should make sure to do these things when writing and following their data security plans: Include the name of all information security program managers. Identify all risks to customer information. Evaluate risks and current safety measures. Design a program to protect data. Put the data protection program in place. Regularly monitor and test the program. Selecting a service provider Companies should have a written contract with their service provider. The provider must: • Maintain appropriate safety measures. • Oversee the handling of customer information review. • Revise the security program as needed. More information: Publication 4557, Safeguarding Taxpayer Data Small Business Information Security: The Fundamentals by the National Institute of Standards and Technology Publication 5293, Data Security Resource Guide for Tax Professionals Share this tip on social media -- #IRSTaxTip: Here's what tax professionals should know about creating a data security plan  https://go.usa.gov/xV2uy Back to Top         Thank you for subscribing to IRS Tax Tips, an IRS e-mail service. For more information on federal taxes please visit IRS.gov. This message was distributed automatically from the IRS Tax Tips mailing list. Please Do Not Reply To This Message.

 

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Tax Tip 2019-118: Taxpayers have a few more days to file Form 2290 in 2019

 

IRS Tax Tips August 28, 2019

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Issue Number:    Tax Tip 2019-118 Taxpayers have a few more days to file Form 2290 in 2019 Taxpayers who must file Form 2290, Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return, have more time to do so this year. That said, the deadline will be here before they know it. Taxpayers must file their 2019 Form 2290 by Tuesday, September 3. Normally, the due date is August 31. However, this year the weekend and a federal holiday extended the 2019 date. All the information needed to file is on the Trucking Tax Center. Taxpayers can use the friendly URL IRS.gov/trucker. Anyone who has registered or is required to register a heavy highway motor vehicle must file Form 2290. While some taxpayers who file this form are required to do so electronically, all 2290 filers can file online. These taxpayers can use their credit or debit card to pay the Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax. Filing Form 2290 electronically helps speed up the return of an IRS-stamped Schedule 1 to the taxpayer as proof of payment. Taxpayers need Schedule 1 for state registration. Taxpayers with questions can call the IRS Form 2290 Help Line. It is available between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. EST: From the U.S. 866-699-4096 From Canada or Mexico 859-320-3581 Taxpayers who want help in person must call 844-545-5640 to schedule an appointment at an IRS office. The Trucking Tax Center is also available in Spanish. More Information: Do I need to pay the heavy highway vehicle use tax? Share this tip on social media -- #IRSTaxTip: Taxpayers have a few more days to file Form 2290 in 2019  https://go.usa.gov/xV2uE Back to Top         Thank you for subscribing to IRS Tax Tips, an IRS e-mail service. For more information on federal taxes please visit IRS.gov. This message was distributed automatically from the IRS Tax Tips mailing list. Please Do Not Reply To This Message.

 

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QuickAlerts - Technical: Update - Modernized e-File (MeF) Power Outage for Labor Day Weekend

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.                                                                                                                                                  QuickAlerts for Tax Professionals August 29, 2019  e-file Resources QuickAlerts Library QuickAlerts Article QuickAlerts Brochure e-file for Tax Pros Software Developers IRS.gov Refund Information Other Useful Links Tax Professionals Home All Forms and Instructions Stakeholders Partners' Headliners Training and Communication Tools e-Services Disaster Relief Internal Revenue Bulletins Subject:  Update - Modernized e-File (MeF) Power Outage for Labor Day Weekend All times shown in this communication are in Eastern Standard Time IRS will conduct its annual Labor Day power outage beginning Saturday, August 31, 2019, starting at 7:00 p.m. and ending Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at 7:00 a.m. The Modernized E-File Systems (both Production and ATS) will not be operational during this timeframe. Please refrain from accessing the MeF Systems to transmit business/individual/state tax returns, retrieve acknowledgements or submit any other service requests. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience. Please monitor the MeF Operational Status page for any future updates. Back to Top Thank you for subscribing to QuickAlerts for Tax Professionals, an IRS e-mail service. If you have an idea or a question related to QuickAlerts you can contact us by e-mail. Submissions which are not related to QuickAlerts will not be processed. If you have tax related questions you should pursue normal customer service channels provided on IRS.gov. If you know someone who might want to subscribe to this mailing list, please forward this message to them so they can subscribe. This message was distributed automatically. Please Do Not Reply To This Message.   Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This email was sent to business.solutions.ve@gmail.com by: Internal Revenue Service (IRS) · Internal Revenue Service · 1111 Constitution Ave. N.W. · Washington DC 20535

IR-2019-147: As Hurricane Dorian gains strength, IRS encourages preparation for natural disasters

IRS Newswire August 29, 2019

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Issue Number:    IR-2019-147 Inside This Issue As Hurricane Dorian gains strength, IRS encourages preparation for natural disasters  WASHINGTON — As Dorian threatens and with the peak of hurricane season just ahead, the Internal Revenue Service reminds everyone to develop an emergency preparedness plan. Taxpayers, whether individuals, organizations or businesses, should take time now to create or update their emergency plans. Taxpayers can begin getting ready for a disaster with a preparedness plan that includes securing and duplicating essential documents, creating lists of property and knowing where to find information once a disaster has occurred. Secure key documents and make copies Taxpayers should place original documents such as tax returns, birth certificates, deeds, titles and insurance policies inside waterproof containers in a secure space. Duplicates of these documents should be kept with a trusted person outside the area a natural disaster may affect. Scanning them for backup storage on electronic media such as a flash drive is another option that provides security and easy portability.  Document valuables and equipment Taking photographs or videos of a home or business's contents can help support claims for insurance or tax benefits after a disaster strikes. All property, especially expensive and high value items, should be recorded. The IRS disaster-loss workbooks can help individuals and businesses compile lists of belongings or business equipment. Employers should check fiduciary bonds Employers who use payroll service providers should ask the provider if it has a fiduciary bond in place. The bond could protect the employer in the event of default by the payroll service provider.  The IRS also encourages employers to create an EFTPS.gov account where they can monitor their payroll tax deposits and sign up for email alerts.  Rebuilding documents Reconstructing records after a disaster may be required for tax purposes, getting federal assistance or insurance reimbursement. Taxpayers who have lost some or all of their records during a disaster should visit IRS's Reconstructing Records webpage. IRS stands ready In the case of a federally-declared disaster, taxpayers can visit the IRS webpage for information or call 866-562-5227 to speak with an IRS specialist trained to handle disaster-related issues. A taxpayer impacted by a disaster outside of  a federally declared disaster area may qualify for disaster relief. This includes taxpayers who are not physically located in a disaster area, but whose records necessary to meet a filing or payment deadline postponed during the relief period are located in a covered disaster area. Taxpayers located outside of a federally declared disaster area must self-identify to receive relief by calling 866-562-5227. Related items: Publication 2194, Disaster Resource Guide for Individuals and Businesses Publication 583, Starting a Business and Keeping Records FS-2017-11,  Reconstructing Records After a Natural Disaster or Casualty Loss Tax Relief in Disaster Situations Federal Emergency Management Agency Small Business Administration Disasterassistance.gov Ready.gov For more information about National Preparedness Month, visit Ready.gov/September. Back to Top         Thank you for subscribing to the IRS Newswire, an IRS e-mail service. If you know someone who might want to subscribe to this mailing list, please forward this message to them so they can subscribe. This message was distributed automatically from the mailing list IRS Newswire. Please Do Not Reply To This Message.

 

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