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IRS releases Form 1040 for 2020
The IRS has released the final version of Form 1040 for 2020, which includes notable changes from the draft proposed in August.
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Several tax provisions to expire at end of 2020
Several tax provisions are set to expire Dec. 31, 2020, including the lower 7.5% AGI floor for medical expense deductions, and the deduction for qualified tuition and related expenses.
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IRS interest rates to stay unchanged in Q1 2020
Interest rates will remain the same for the first quarter of 2021, the IRS recently announced.
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IRS finalizes qualified plan loan rollover rules
The IRS has issued final rules addressing Sec. 401(c) by Section 13613 of the TCJA, which provides an extended rollover period for a qualified plan loan offset.
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Deadline set for Form W-2, other wage statements
For the upcoming tax season, employers must file Forms W-2, 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC by Feb. 1, 2021, to avoid penalties.
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Final rules on transportation, commuting expenses
The IRS has issued final regulations on the deduction for qualified transportation fringe and commuting expenses following changes made by the Tax Cuts and Job Act.
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PCAOB changes inspection focus areas for 2021
Focus areas of inspectors from the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board will change in 2021 with areas affected by the COVID-19 pandemic undergoing more scrutiny.
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All 2021 online tax prep systems to offer multifactor authentication
The IRS, state tax agencies and the tax industry have agreed to make multifactor authentication a standard feature in all 2021 online tax preparation products.
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Final regulations on meals and entertainment deduction
Final regulations issued by the IRS clarify the changes made to the meals and entertainment deduction under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
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IRS to expand Identity Protection PIN program
Starting January, the IRS will expand its Identity Protection PIN opt-in program to all taxpayers who can properly verify their identities.