IRS Updates
Stay on top of the most recent information from the IRS that can impact your clients.
IRS Gives 3-Year Extension on Secure, CARES Act Amendments
By Melanie WaddellIt's giving "retirement plan sponsors and IRA custodians more time to amend their documents," Ed Slott says.
April 25, 2022
This Overlooked Strategy Helps Early Retirees Avoid IRA Withdrawal PenaltiesSEPPs can provide needed income before age 59 1/2, but advisors must consider the details carefully.
April 19, 2022
Ed Slott: IRS Secure Act Regs Are 'Final Nail in the Coffin' for IRAs in Estate Plans"RIP IRAs as a long-term planning vehicle," Slott tells ThinkAdvisor.
April 18, 2022
IRS: Here's Who Qualifies for a Tax ExtensionSome taxpayers automatically qualify, the IRS said Monday.
April 18, 2022
Treasury Blames Audit Imbalance on Underfunding of IRSA recent study found very low income households were nearly three times as likely to get audited in 2021 than wealthy households.
April 18, 2022
Taxpayers Get Crypto Jolt in Otherwise Shockingly Normal SeasonThere are now reporting requirements for purchases and sales of digital currencies and non-fungible tokens on individual returns.
April 15, 2022
IRS Provides Last-Minute Tax Filing TipsThe filing deadline, April 18, is also the deadline for Roth and traditional IRA contributions.
April 15, 2022
Debate: Are the New RMD Regs for Successor Beneficiaries Too Complex?Two professors discuss the challenge and practicality of proposed rules on when these beneficiaries must empty IRAs.