As of Oct. 1, the Internal Revenue Service is charging 8% interest on estimated tax underpayments, up from 3% two years ago. The increase is one of the many effects of rising interest rates.

In the past, the IRS only required electronic filing of 1099s if filing over 250 returns. They have reduced this amount to 10 returns and are combining all tax forms to get this number, including W-2's. Our office has obtained the Transmitter Control Code (TCC) and we are ready to assist all of our clients with this process.

The IRS has drastically changed the filing requirements for Form 1099s starting January 2024. The IRS originally required the forms to be electronically filed if filing over 250 information returns. Starting in January, the filing requirement will be 10 returns. This number would combine Forms W-2 and 1099s.

With technology developing more and more every year, it seems like we should have a dozen different ways to access our information. In this article, the WSJ reveals that this isn’t true when it comes to the IRS. The IRS has had problems with its system that verifies whether or not you are who you say you are. Thus, they have turned to a private company, ID.me, that will verify your identity prior to letting you see your tax documents. Their services come cheap it seems, and some fear their private information is the cost.

Since the first online markets came out, people have been selling everything from sweaters to computers. It turns out Uncle Sam has been missing out on his cut and has asked the IRS to get it to him. A new law passed by congress for the 2022 tax year requires a 1099-K to be sent from these online platforms to the IRS that informs them of anyone earning more than $600, which potentially has tax implications for anyone involved in this space.

This week’s tax tip looks at how to check up on the thing that gives you heartburn, your taxes! This tip comes from the good old IRS which has established online accounts for those who wish to check their tax history, information, and more whenever they want.