News & Updates

IRS granting dyed diesel penalty relief as a result of Hurricane Milton

IRS announces extension of time for certain applicable entities to make an elective payment election on Form 990-T

IRS relief now available to Watch Fire victims in the San Carlos Apache Tribe in Arizona; multiple deadlines postponed to Feb. 3, 2025

IRS help available to victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton; May 1 deadline now applies to individuals and businesses

IRS provides Hurricane Milton relief; May 1 deadline now applies to individuals and businesses in all of Florida; many businesses qualify for deposit penalty relief

IRS releases 2022 tax gap projections; voluntary compliance rate among taxpayers remains steady

Featuring the MA DOR confirmed that it will follow IRS guidelines for granting tax relief to personal income taxpayers affected by disasters., the DOR releasing a working draft of proposed changes to the state's real estate withholding regulations under 830 CMR 62B.2.4 and more.

Treasury and IRS issue proposed regulations providing clarity regarding the federal tax classification of entities entirely owned by Tribal governments

IRS reminds taxpayers of Oct. 15 tax-filing extension deadline; combat zones, disaster areas, Israel have more time

Treasury and IRS issue final regulations identifying syndicated conservation easement transactions as abusive tax transactions

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MassCPAs encourages members to share their thoughts on both proposals.

To celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, we're recognizing MassCPAs members who are helping us grow and diversify the accounting pipeline.

IRS Direct File set to expand availability in a dozen new states and cover wider range of tax situations for the 2025 tax filing season

Treasury and IRS issue guidance on long-term, part-time employees in 403(b) retirement plans and announce delayed applicability date for related final 401(k) regulation

IRS relief now available to wildfire victims in parts of Washington; multiple deadlines postponed to Feb. 3, 2025

Featuring information on the AICPA and NASBA's proposed changes to the Uniform Accountancy Act (UAA), the IRS announcing tax relief for victims of Hurricane Helene and more.

DOR Update

IRS employees help Hurricane Helene efforts; 500 phone assistors supporting FEMA, Criminal Investigation agents work on rescue efforts in North Carolina, Florida

IRS announces new relief for taxpayers affected by terrorist attacks in Israel: 2023 and 2024 returns and payments are now due Sept. 30, 2025; other relief available