e-News for Tax Professionals 2024-48

The IRS published Notice 2024-85, which offers transition relief for transactions made in 2024 and 2025 by third-party settlement organizations (TPSOs), commonly referred to as online marketplaces and payment apps.

TPSOs will be required to report transactions when the amount of total payments for those transactions is more than $5,000 in 2024; more than $2,500 in 2025; and more than $600 in calendar year 2026 and after. Additionally, Notice 2024-85 states that the IRS will not impose penalties under section 6651 or 6656 for a TPSO’s failure to withhold and pay backup withholding tax during the calendar year in 2024.

2. National Tax Security Awareness Week begins Monday; tax pro information featured on special Tax Talk Today

The IRS and the Security Summit partners will conduct the annual National Tax Security Awareness Week campaign beginning Monday, Dec. 2. The event focuses on raising awareness on ways that taxpayers and tax professionals can protect themselves from identity theft, which can threaten their sensitive tax and financial information. A special preview for tax professionals is available on a Tax Talk Today conversation with the IRS’ Terry Lemons.

3. Saver’s Credit can increase 2025 savings for low- and moderate- income taxpayers

The IRS reminds taxpayers with low and moderate incomes that they can start saving for retirement now and potentially receive a tax credit in 2025 and beyond.

The Retirement Savings Contributions Credit, also known as the Saver’s Credit, helps taxpayers offset a portion of the first $2,000 ($4,000 if married filing jointly) they voluntarily contribute to Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs), 401(k) plans and similar workplace retirement programs.

For more information and a list of eligible workplace retirement plans, see the instructions to Form 8880, Credit for Qualified Retirement Savings Contributions. Visit the Saver’s Credit page on IRS.gov to learn about rules, contribution rates and credit limits.

4. Tax pros: New continuing education seminars available on IRS Nationwide Tax Forum Online

The IRS encourages tax professionals to register for the IRS Nationwide Tax Forum Online to get access to 18 seminars recorded at the 2024 IRS Nationwide Tax Forum. The Nationwide Tax Forum Online offers tax professionals a convenient way to stay informed about current legislation, IRS procedures and key topics for the upcoming tax season.

Each seminar features a 50-minute interactive video presentation with synchronized slides, downloadable materials and complete transcripts. Courses can be taken for continuing education (CE) credit for a fee of $29, or they can be reviewed for free (no CE credit).

5. Upcoming webinars for tax professionals

The IRS offers the upcoming live webinars to the tax professional community:

IRS and FTC present: Scams, tax related identity theft and Identity Protection PIN for National Tax Security Awareness Week on Dec. 3, at 11 a.m. ET. No continuing education credit is being offered. Click here to register.
Building a sustainable practice: Managing risk and strengthening client relationships through ethical tax practice on Dec. 4, at 2 p.m. ET. Earn up to two continuing education credits (Federal Tax). Certificates of completion are being offered. Click here to register.

6. Technical Guidance

Notice 2024-84 extends the transition process for claiming a statutory exception to the elective payment phaseouts contained in section 5 of Notice 2024-9, 2024-2 I.R.B. 358.

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