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This Issue Snapshot discusses the timing rules of IRC sections 404(a)(6) and 415 and considers how these rules apply to employers who establish a new 401(k) plan after the end of the tax year.

October 28, 2022 — As the end of my term approaches, I want to share with you that Doug O'Donnell, the IRS Deputy Commissioner for Services and Enforcement, has been selected to serve as acting IRS Commissioner. His selection, announced today by Treasury Secretary Yellen, will keep our important work for our nation moving forward until a new IRS commissioner is nominated by the Administration and confirmed by the Senate.

Information about Form 3520, Annual Return To Report Transactions With Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, including recent updates, related forms, and instructions on how to file. File Form 3520 to report certain transactions with foreign trusts, and ownership of foreign trusts.

Information about Publication 536, Net Operating Losses (NOLs) for Individuals, Estates, and Trusts, including recent updates and related forms. Publication 536 explains how to figure a net operating loss (when deductions exceed income) for individuals, estates and trusts.

Use Form 172, Net Operating Losses (NOLs) for Individuals, Estates, and Trusts to figure the amount of net operating loss that is available to carryback or carryforward.

Information about Form 1042, Annual Withholding Tax Return for U.S. Source Income of Foreign Persons, including recent updates, related forms, and instructions on how to file. Use Form 1042 to report tax withheld on certain income of foreign persons.

Oct. 24, 2023 — The Commissioner speaks before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee Subcommittees on Government Operations and the Federal Workforce and Health Care and Financial Services on IRS Operations.

IR-2023-244, Dec. 19, 2023 — In a major step to help people who owe back taxes, the Internal Revenue Service today announced new penalty relief for approximately 4.7 million individuals, businesses and tax-exempt organizations that were not sent automated collection reminder notices during the pandemic.