IRS releases draft Form 7217, Partners Report of Property Distributed by a Partnership, for public comment IR-2024-249, Sept. 30, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service requested public comments on draft Form 7217 and Instructions for draft Form 7217 today. IRS extends relief to farmers and ranchers impacted by drought in 41 states, other regions IR-2024-248, Sept. 30, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service today issued guidance providing tax relief for farmers and ranchers in applicable regions forced to sell or exchange livestock because of drought conditions. Independent Office of Appeals Secure Messaging Program Office launches "Corporate Group Mailbox" pilot for large business taxpayers with multiple representatives IR-2024-247, Sept. 30, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service’s Independent Office of Appeals (Appeals) today launched a pilot program as part of the IRS’ ongoing transformation efforts to expand online tools and improve user experiences. IRS opens new process for payroll companies, third-party payers to help clients resolve incorrect claims for the Employee Retention Credit IR-2024-246, Sept. 26, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service announced today that the agency is opening a supplemental claim process to help third-party payers and their clients resolve incorrect claims for the Employee Retention Credit. Elizabeth Askey named Chief of IRS Independent Office of Appeals IR-2024-245, Sept. 23, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service today announced that Elizabeth Askey has been selected to serve as the Chief of the IRS Independent Office of Appeals (Appeals). IRS provides an update to frequently asked questions for the Premium Tax Credit IR-2024-244, Sept. 19, 2024 —The Internal Revenue Service today updated its frequently asked questions in Fact Sheet 2024-30 for the Premium Tax Credit. IRS warns of "mills" taking advantage of taxpayers with Offer in Compromise program IR-2024-243, Sept. 19, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers to beware of promoters claiming their services are necessary to resolve unpaid taxes owed to the IRS while charging excessive fees, often with no results. IRS: Free Sept. 26 webinar on dealing with disasters from an individual tax perspective IR-2024-242, Sept. 19, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service announced today that it will offer a free webinar September 26 on dealing with disasters from an individual tax perspective. IRS relief now available to Debby victims in parts of Pennsylvania; various deadlines postponed to Feb. 3, 2025 IR-2024-241, Sept. 18, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service today announced disaster tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Pennsylvania affected by Tropical Storm Debby. Treasury, IRS issue guidance on the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit IR-2024-240, Sept. 18, 2024 — The Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service issued proposed regulations to provide guidance for the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit. 2024 Service to the Citizen Awards: Kenneth C. Corbin wins Government Executive of the Year IR-2024-239, Sept. 17, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service today announced that Taxpayer Services Chief Kenneth C. Corbin has received the 2024 Government Executive of the Year Award from the Service to the Citizen Awards program. IRS Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee selects 10 new members IR-2024-238, Sept. 17, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service has appointed 10 new members to the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee or ETAAC. Treasury, IRS issue proposed regulations on Tribal General Welfare Benefits IR-2024-237, Sept. 13, 2024 — Today the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issued proposed regulations for Tribal General Welfare Benefits. Section 139E of the Internal Revenue Code was enacted by the Tribal General Welfare Exclusion Act of 2014 (Act) and excludes from gross income the value of any Tribal General Welfare Benefit. IRS provides relief to Francine victims in all of Louisiana; various deadlines postponed to Feb. 3, 2025 IR-2024-236, Sept. 13, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in the entire state of Louisiana, affected by Tropical Storm Francine that began on Sept. 10, 2024. IRS issues proposed regulations for Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax IR-2024-235, Sept. 12, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service today issued proposed regulations to provide guidance on the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax. IRS provides relief to victims of severe storms and flooding in Connecticut and New York; various deadlines postponed to Feb. 3, 2025 IR-2024-234, Sept. 10, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in Connecticut and New York affected by severe storms and flooding from torrential rainfalls that began on Aug. 18, 2024. Some communities in western Connecticut also experienced landslides and mudslides from these storms. U.S. Department of the Treasury, IRS announce $1.3 billion recovered from high-income, high-wealth individuals under Inflation Reduction Act initiatives IR-2024-233, Sept. 6, 2024 — Today, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen and Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service Danny Werfel are delivering remarks at the Austin, Texas, IRS campus to announce new milestones under Inflation Reduction Act initiatives to ensure wealthy individuals pay taxes owed, improve service for taxpayers through the Digital First Initiative and modernize foundational technology. Treasury and IRS request comments on issues related to Saver’s Match contributions IR-2024-232, Sept. 5, 2024 — The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued a notice requesting comments on Saver’s Match contributions to be paid by Treasury under the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022. IRS reminder: Third estimated tax payment due Sept. 16; disaster-area taxpayers have more time IR-2024-231, Sept. 5, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers the deadline to submit their third quarter estimated tax payment is Sept. 16, 2024. Funding from the Inflation Reduction Act improves taxpayer service with modern online tools IR-2024-230, Sept. 4, 2024 — With the funding from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the Internal Revenue Service continues to modernize online tools for taxpayers to take advantage of clean energy credits. Reminder: September is National Preparedness Month; taxpayers should prepare for natural disasters IR-2024-229, Sept. 3, 2024 — With the peak of hurricane season arriving and an elevated wildfire risk across much of the West, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers to develop an emergency preparedness plan or, if they already have one, to update it for 2024. News release and fact sheet archive Find previous year news releases and fact sheets from 1997 through last month.
