IRS informs Responsible Officers of Certifications due by July 1, 2025, and reminds users of new FATCA Registration System sign-in options

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FATCA News & Information January 21, 2025
Useful Links: IRS.gov FATCA Home News Essentials Key FATCA Provisions News Releases IRS - The Basics IRS Guidance Media Contacts e-News Subscriptions IRS Resources Contact My Local Office Filing Options Forms & Instructions Frequently Asked Questions News Taxpayer Advocate Where to File	Issue Number:  2025-02 Inside This Issue Responsible Officer Certifications are due by July 1, 2025 Reminder: FATCA Registration System has new sign-in options 1.  Responsible Officer Certifications are due by July 1, 2025, for the FATCA Certification period ending December 31, 2024. For the certification period ending December 31, 2024, Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) Responsible Officer (RO) certifications are due no later than July 1, 2025. If an entity that is required to certify does not submit its certifications by the due date, the entity will not be in compliance with its obligations under FATCA. The consequences of being non-compliant may include the revocation of an entity's FATCA status and, ultimately, the entity's Global Intermediary Identification Number (GIIN) being removed from the FFI list. Back to top 2.  Reminder: FATCA Registration System has new sign-in options The FATCA Registration System now requires all users to sign in using either Login.gov or ID.me, the IRS's credential service providers. The update adds a higher level of security and complies with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) digital identity guidelines. New and existing users must have a Login.gov or ID.me profile to access the FATCA Registration System. You will not be able to access the FATCA Registration System without a Login.gov or ID.me profile. If you already have an existing Login.gov or ID.me profile, you can use this same profile to sign-in to the FATCA Registration System if the email matches that of the responsible officer or point of contact on the FATCA registration. If you need assistance with retrieving your account credentials, such as resetting your password, you will need to follow the steps to reset your password with either Login.gov or ID.me prior to accessing the FATCA Registration System.   Login.gov is an authentication service created, maintained, and secured by the U.S. government. For questions and assistance regarding Login.gov, please visit Help | Login.gov. ID.me is an authentication service created, maintained, and secured by a technology provider. For questions and assistance regarding ID.me, please visit Verifying for the Internal Revenue Service – ID.me Help Site. Back to top Thank you for subscribing to FATCA News & Information, an IRS e-mail service. For more information on federal taxes please visit IRS.gov. This message was distributed automatically from the FATCA News & Information mailing list. Please Do Not Reply To This Message.

 

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QuickAlerts for Tax Professionals January 21, 2025
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:  Secure Object Repository (SOR) Maintenance Maintenance is scheduled for the SOR database on Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET, and Sunday, January 26, 2025, from 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM ET. SOR mailboxes are expected to be unavailable during these maintenance windows. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you, IRS e-Services Team 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.

 

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IR-2025-17: IRS provides updated frequently asked questions for the energy efficient home improvement and residential clean energy property credits

IRS Newswire January 17, 2025
News Essentials What's Hot News Releases IRS - The Basics IRS Guidance Media Contacts Facts & Figures Around The Nation e-News Subscriptions The Newsroom Topics Multimedia Center Noticias en Español Radio PSAs Tax Scams The Tax Gap Fact Sheets IRS Tax Tips Armed Forces Latest News Home IRS Resources Contact My Local Office Filing Options Forms & Instructions Frequently Asked Questions News Taxpayer Advocate Where to File IRS Social Media	Issue Number:    IR-2025-17  Inside This Issue IRS provides updated frequently asked questions for the energy efficient home improvement and residential clean energy property credits  WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today updated the frequently asked questions in Fact Sheet 2025-01.   These FAQs supersede earlier FAQs that were posted in Fact Sheet 2024-15, on April 17, 2024.   The updates to the FAQs contain substantial changes within each section of the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit and the Residential Clean Energy Property Credit.  More information about reliance is available. 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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Consejos Tributarios del IRS 17 de enero de 2025
Esenciales de Noticias Noticias en Español Consejos Tributarios del Cuidado de Salud Oficina de Prensa Fraudes Tributarios Alrededor de la Nación Temas de Interés IRS.gov/Español   Consejos Tributarios Centro Multimediático Hojas de Datos Recursos del IRS Medios Sociales y el IRS Contacto de Mi Oficina Local Formularios e Instrucciones Defensor del Contribuyente Los Derechos del Contribuyente	Consejo tributario del IRS 2025-06SP En Esta Edición Cómo los contribuyentes pueden protegerse de estafas de tarjetas de regalo Los contribuyentes deben estar atentos a estafas de tarjetas de regalo y tomar pasos para protegerse. Los estafadores pueden abordar a los contribuyentes pidiéndoles que paguen una factura de impuestos falsa con tarjetas de regalo. Las personas deben recordar que el IRS nunca solicita o acepta tarjetas de regalo como pago para una factura de impuestos. El IRS no inicia comunicación con el contribuyente a través de correo electrónico, mensajes de texto o mensajes por medio de redes sociales para solicitar información personal o financiera. Para verificar si es el IRS, vaya a IRS.gov y verifique el formulario o visite la página Permítanos ayudarle para verificar información tributaria y opciones de autoayuda. Estafas comunes Los estafadores siempre están cambiando sus tácticas. Recientemente, el IRS ha visto que los estafadores: Solicitan tarjetas de regalo por teléfono a través de una estafa de suplantación de gobierno o enviando mensajes de texto, correos electrónicos y mensajes por redes sociales. Se hacen pasar por agentes del IRS llamando al contribuyente o dejando un mensaje de voz pregrabado informando al contribuyente que está vinculado con alguna actividad delictiva. Amenazan o acosan al contribuyente diciéndole que deben pagar una multa tributaria falsa. Le indican al contribuyente que compre tarjetas de regalo de varias tiendas. Presionan al contribuyente a comprar tarjetas de regalo, luego le piden que le proporcionen el numero de la tarjeta y el PIN. Cómo saber quién es el que llama Cómo los contribuyentes pueden saber si es realmente el IRS quien llama. El IRS NUNCA: Llama para solicitar un pago inmediato a través de un método de pago especifico como una tarjeta de regalo, una tarjeta de débito prepagada o a través de las redes sociales. Exige a un contribuyente a que pague "o de lo contario." Amenaza con traer agentes del orden público o agentes de inmigración para arrestar al contribuyente por no pagar. Obtiene el estado de ciudadanía, licencia de conducir o licencia comercial de un contribuyente. Qué hacer si es víctima de robo de identidad Cualquier contribuyente que sospeche que ha sido víctima de un estafador debe: Visitar la página Central de robo de identidad en IRS.gov para determinar los próximos pasos. Comunicarse con el Inspector General del Tesoro para la Administración Tributaria para reportar una estafa telefónica, y deben usar el formulario de Informes de estafa de suplantación del IRS (en inglés) o llamar al 800-366-4484. Reportar estafas telefónicas a la Comisión Federal de Comercio por medio del asistente de quejas de la FTC en FTC.gov, e incluya "Estafa telefónica del IRS" en las notas. Más información Denuncie la pesca de información Back to top         Gracias por suscribirse a Consejos Tributarios en Español del IRS, un servicio de correo electrónico del IRS. Para obtener más información sobre los impuestos federales, por favor visite la página de internet IRS.gov. Este mensaje fue distribuido automáticamente de la lista de correos electrónicos de Consejos Tributarios en Español del IRS. Por favor no responda a este mensaje.

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Tax Tip 2025-06: How taxpayers can protect themselves from gift card scams

IRS Tax Tips Jan. 17, 2025
Useful Links: IRS.gov Help For Hurricane Victims News Essentials What's Hot News Releases IRS - The Basics IRS Guidance Media Contacts Facts & Figures Around The Nation e-News Subscriptions The Newsroom Topics Multimedia Center Noticias en Español Radio PSAs Tax Scams/Consumer Alerts The Tax Gap Fact Sheets IRS Tax Tips Armed Forces Latest News IRS Resources Contact Your Local IRS Office Filing Your Taxes Forms & Instructions Frequently Asked Questions Taxpayer Advocate Service Where to File IRS Social Media	Issue Number: Tax Tip 2025-06 How taxpayers can protect themselves from gift card scams Taxpayers should be aware of gift card scams and take steps to protect themselves. Scammers may target taxpayers by asking them to pay a fake tax bill with gift cards. People should remember that the IRS never asks for or accepts gift cards as payment for a tax bill. The IRS doesn't initiate contact with taxpayers by email, text messages or social media channels to request personal or financial information. To verify it's the IRS, go to IRS.gov and verify the form or visit the Let Us Help You page to verify tax information with self-service options. Common schemes Scammers are always changing their tactics. Recently, the IRS has seen scammers: Request gift cards over the phone through a government impersonation scam or by sending a text message, email or social media message. Pose as an IRS agent and call the taxpayer or leave a pre-recorded voicemail stating they are linked to some criminal activity. Threaten or harass the taxpayer by telling them that they must pay a fictitious tax penalty. Instruct the taxpayer to buy gift cards from various stores. Pressure the taxpayer to buy gift cards, then ask the taxpayer to provide the gift card number and PIN. Who's calling Here's how taxpayers can tell it's really the IRS calling. The IRS will never: Call for immediate payment using a specific payment method such as a gift card, prepaid debit card or over social media. Demand a taxpayer pay "or else." Threaten to bring in law enforcement or immigration officers to have the taxpayer arrested for not paying. Take a taxpayers citizenship status, driver's license or business license. Identity theft actions Any taxpayer who suspects they've been the victim of a scammer should: Visit Identity Theft Central page of IRS.gov for next steps. Contact the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration to report a phone scam, and use their IRS Impersonation Scam Reporting webpage or call 800-366-4484. Report phone scams to the Federal Trade Commission with the FTC Complaint Assistant on FTC.gov, and add "IRS phone scam" in the notes. More information: Report Phishing 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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e-News for Small Business Issue 2025-01

Filing season start date; disaster areas; final 2024 quarterly payment; mileage rates; research credit

e-News for Small Business January 16, 2025
Tax Resources for Small Business Small Business Self-Employment Center Small Business Forms & Instructions Small Business Tax Workshops, Meetings and Seminars Webinars for Small Businesses E-file Employment Tax Forms Businesses with Employees Self-Employed Individuals Tax Center S Corporations Other Resources IRS Home Page A-Z Index for Business Forms, Instructions & Publications Filing Your Taxes Pay Online Taxpayer Advocate Service Retirement Plans for Small Entities and Self-Employed Tax Information for Charities and Other Non-Profits State Government Websites SSA/RS Reporter IRS Social Media	Issue Number:  2025-01 Inside This Issue IRS announces Jan. 27 start to 2025 tax filing season; continues historic improvements to expand, enhance tools and filing options Disaster-area taxpayers with extensions: Some must file by Feb. 3, others May 1 Reminder: Final 2024 quarterly estimated tax payment due Jan. 15 Standard mileage rate for business use increases for 2025 Submit feedback on draft instructions for Form 6765, Credit for Increasing Research Activities Final rules identifying certain partnership related-party "basis shifting" transactions as transactions of interest Other tax news   IRS announces Jan. 27 start to 2025 tax filing season; continues historic improvements to expand, enhance tools and filing options The 2025 tax filing season starts on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025 for Form 1040 filers, and will feature expanded and enhanced tools to help taxpayers as a result of the agency's historic modernization efforts. These improvements include: Expanding Direct File to 25 states. More in-person help. High levels of service on main taxpayer phone lines. Mobile-friendly tax forms. Virtual assistants to help with refunds, other questions. Businesses can sign up for an IRS Business Tax Account to make filing taxes easier and help protect their tax information. Taxpayers can use online account for individuals if they file personal tax returns. For taxpayers who will file with the help of a tax professional, the IRS urges them to use a trusted tax pro to avoid potential scams and schemes. The Get Ready page on IRS.gov highlights steps taxpayers can take now to streamline the filing process. It also has many resources to help taxpayers before, during and after filing their federal tax return. Find more info, including details on these topics, in the start of filing season announcement.      Back to top   Disaster-area taxpayers with extensions: Some must file by Feb. 3, others May 1 The due dates for disaster-area taxpayers who received extensions to file their 2023 returns depend on their location. For full details read disaster extension news release.      Back to top   Reminder: Final 2024 quarterly estimated tax payment due Jan. 15 The IRS reminds small businesses to make their fourth quarter estimated tax payment on or before Jan. 15, 2025. Some taxpayers who pay quarterly may overlook this last payment deadline of the year, which can result in unexpected penalties and fees when they file their returns in 2025.      Back to top   Standard mileage rate for business use increases for 2025 The standard mileage rate for vehicles driven for business will increase by 3 cents in 2025. The mileage rates for vehicles used for other purposes will remain unchanged from 2024. The updated standard mileage rates for the use of a car, van, pickup or panel truck are: 70 cents per mile driven for business use. 21 cents per mile driven for medical purposes. 21 cents per mile driven for moving purposes for qualified active-duty members of the Armed Forces. 14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations. The rates apply to fully electric and hybrid automobiles, as well as gas and diesel powered vehicles. Notice 2025-5 contains the optional 2025 standard mileage rates, as well as the maximum automobile cost used to calculate mileage reimbursement allowances under a fixed-and variable rate plan.      Back to top   Submit feedback on draft instructions for Form 6765, Credit for Increasing Research Activities The IRS needs stakeholder input on the recently released draft instructions for Form 6765, Credit for Increasing Research Activities, also known as the research credit. The agency specifically wants feedback on Section G reporting for controlled groups, ASC 730 Directive, Section G business component detail and statistical sampling. See the news release about the draft instructions for how to submit feedback. Small business with qualifying research expenses can apply up to $250,000 of research credit against their payroll tax liability.      Back to top   Final rules identifying certain partnership related-party "basis shifting" transactions as transactions of interest The Department of the Treasury and the IRS issued final regulations identifying certain partnership related-party "basis shifting" transactions as transactions of interest – TOIs – subject to the rules for reportable transactions. The regulations include: Increased dollar threshold for basis increase in a TOI. Limited retroactive reporting for open tax years. Additional time for reporting.      Back to top   Other tax news These topics may be of interest to small businesses and their partners: IRS announces special payments issued to 1 million taxpayers who didn't claim 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit Proposed regulations on new Roth catch-up rule, other SECURE 2.0 Act provisions Proposed regulations to update rules for tax professionals who can practice before the IRS      Back to top           Thank you for subscribing to this IRS email service. This message was distributed automatically from the mailing list e-News for Small Business. Please Do Not Reply To This Message.

 

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