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IRS revised frequently asked questions for the New, Previously Owned and Qualified Commercial Clean Vehicle Credits

— The Internal Revenue Service today updated frequently asked questions in Fact Sheet 2024-14 to provide guidance related to the New, Previously Owned and Qualified Commercial Clean Vehicle Credits.

Treasury, IRS issue frequently asked questions related to the tax treatment of work-life referral services provided to employees

— The Internal Revenue Service today issued frequently asked questions (FAQs) in Fact Sheet 2024-13 related to the tax treatment of work-life referral services provided to employees under an employer’s work-life referral program. 

IRS delivers strong 2024 tax filing season; expands services for millions of people on phones, in-person and online with expanded funding

— With the April tax filing deadline here, the Internal Revenue Service highlighted a variety of improvements that dramatically expanded service for millions of taxpayers during the 2024 filing season.

IRS.gov offers last-minute filing tips, resources to help taxpayers who still need to file before April 15; special Saturday hours in 70 locations

— With the April tax deadline arriving next week, the Internal Revenue Service today reminded millions of last-minute tax filers that the agency has a variety of free tools and resources available on IRS.gov.

Treasury, IRS issue corrected census tracts for the Qualified Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit

— The Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service today corrected Appendix A and Appendix B of Notice 2024-20 to add additional eligible census tracts for the qualified alternative fuel vehicle refueling property credit.

Need more time to file a federal tax return? It’s easy with IRS Free File

— With the April 15 tax filing deadline fast approaching, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers who need more time to file their return that receiving an extension is quick and easy through IRS Free File on IRS.gov. 

Dirty Dozen: Bogus tax avoidance strategies, schemes with an international element wrap up annual taxpayer awareness campaign

— The Internal Revenue Service wraps up the 2024 Dirty Dozen campaign with a warning to taxpayers regarding promoters selling bogus tax strategies and fraudulent offshore schemes designed to reduce or avoid taxes altogether.

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IRS grants limited waiver for underpayment of estimated corporate AMT

In light of the continuing challenges taxpayers are facing with the corporate alternative minimum tax, the IRS granted a waiver of the addition to tax for failure to pay estimated corporate AMT “in the interest of sound tax administration.”

Dirty Dozen list ends with easements, digital assets, and more

The IRS winds up its annual list of 12 scams and schemes by covering two broad categories: bogus tax-avoidance strategies and schemes with an international element.

Proposed regs. issued for 1% excise tax on corporate stock repurchases

Two sets of proposed regulations issued by the IRS provide guidance on the implementation of the new excise tax and on rules for the procedure and administration applicable to the reporting and payment of the tax.

Two home energy rebates not includible in gross income, IRS says

The IRS said it will not include the rebates provided under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 in individual purchasers’ gross income or in the cost basis of the property purchased.

AICPA: BOI ruling confuses businesses; enforcement should be delayed

In a letter to the Treasury secretary and the FinCEN director, the AICPA called for enforcement of beneficial ownership information reporting regulations to be suspended until after lawsuits are settled.

Supreme Court to decide estate tax impact of life insurance in closely held businesses

This term, the Supreme Court will answer the questions regarding the estate tax treatment of life insurance proceeds received by a closely held business and its shareholder redemption obligations. It heard oral arguments last week.

Foreign earned income and housing exclusion denied

Another worker at a U.S.–Australia joint defense facility fails to nullify a closing agreement waiver.

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Owners of Funeral Home With Decaying Bodies Are Charged With Covid Relief Fraud

Originally charged after 190 decomposing bodies were found at their Colorado funeral home, the couple now face federal charges that they fraudulently obtained $880,000 in relief funds.By Jesus Jiménez

Roses Are Red, Love Is True. Here’s Why This Bouquet Costs $72.

A dozen red roses is timeless. But its price tag is not. At Ditmars Flower Shop in Queens, where costs have soared in recent years, a bouquet is $72, up from $60 in 2019.By Stefanos Chen and Adrienne Grunwald

A Portuguese Jeweler Focuses Solely on Hand Work

Rosior, a family business, does not even use computer design programs.By Abigail R. Esman

The Big Number: $30 Billion

An agreement by Visa and Mastercard to cap swipe fees could save merchants billions. The question is how much it will help consumers.By Santul Nerkar

‘Winners and Losers’ as $20 Fast-Food Wage Nears in California

The nation’s highest state minimum wage for fast-food workers takes effect on Monday. Owners and employees are sizing up the potential impact.By Kurtis Lee

New York’s Marijuana Scorecard: 85 Legal Shops, 2,000 Illegal Ones

The lack of legal dispensaries and the overwhelming proliferation of illegal ones are the biggest concerns of the rollout three years after legalization.By Ashley Southall

America’s Largest Minority Is Also Its Most Misunderstood

Most Latinos are not rootless, illegal transients as some citizens may think, but a force for American progress.By Marie Arana

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The Revolutionary Impact Of Industry 4.0

Here are some examples of how you can take advantage of the changes within Industry 4.0.

Daily Leadership A-Game: The Daily Routine To Regularly Excel

Beyond setting the tone for the rest of your day, an intentional morning ritual can also benefit the people you lead.

Key Security Considerations For The Marina Industry And Yacht Owners

Contractors who work with yacht owners have the absolute obligation to protect the asset's hardware, software, information and identity with the best technology and knowledge possible.

Using Generative AI To Drive Industry 4.0 Transformation

Generative AI in the manufacturing sector is reshaping how products are designed, produced and delivered to customers.

18 Efficient Methods For Finding Business Capital In A Tough Market

While a tough market does make it more difficult for entrepreneurs to secure funding, a well-thought-out plan to entice investors can help.

Is Fear Of Change Limiting Your Company’s Sustainability Impact? Here's How To Overcome It

Is the fear of change limiting your environmental impact? Here are some strategies for overcoming it.

5 ChatGPT Prompts For Effective LinkedIn Outreach As A Thought Leader

Get results on LinkedIn as a thought leader by doing outreach right. Use these powerful ChatGPT prompts to strengthen your connections and make valuable new ones.

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Biden wants to hike tariffs on imports of Chinese steel and aluminum

The White House says China uses subsidies and government programs to undercut U.S. steel. President Biden wants to triple tariffs on the imports and take other new steps to curb imports.

Why this vote at a Tennessee Volkswagen plant is historic for the South

Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tenn., are voting this week on whether to join the United Auto Workers union. Two previous attempts to unionize the plant failed. Ballots will be counted on Friday.

What is a 'freedom economy'?

Anti-vaccine activists, far-right groups and some religious conservatives convened in Las Vegas this spring to discuss the creation of a parallel economy. These are groups who believe their speech is threatened by big banks and big tech. On today's show, what is a "freedom economy," and how would it work?

Rise and grind? Working late, volatile hours may lead to depression, illness by 50

Burnt out much? A study links working late, or variable shifts with health problems later in life. Maybe it's time to quit hustle culture for good.

NPR suspends veteran editor as it grapples with his public criticism

NPR has suspended Senior Editor Uri Berliner after he wrote an essay accusing the public radio network of becoming too progressive in its news coverage and losing the public's trust.

Bitcoin is about to hit an event called the halving — and it may spark a huge rally

Crypto investors are getting excited about an upcoming quadrennial event called the halving that will effectively reduce the supply of new bitcoin in half. Here's what it all means.

Boeing challenges whistleblower allegations, details how airframes are put together

Two Boeing engineering executives went into detail Monday to describe how panels are fitted together, particularly on the 787 Dreamliner.