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Take action now to comply with the new requirements of the Bank Operations Report (BOI) from FinCEN!

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The Bank Operations Report (BOI) is a vital tool in the fight against money laundering and terrorism financing in the United States. Now, with the new requirements established by the…
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Dirty Dozen: Bogus tax avoidance strategies, schemes with an international element wrap up annual taxpayer awareness campaign

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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…

The Upsurge of Miami’s Luxury Market

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In the realm of luxury real estate, Miami continues to solidify its position as a premier destination for high-end property investments. Recent data showcases a remarkable uptick in sales, affirming…
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IRS Criminal Investigation releases updated COVID fraud statistics on 4th anniversary of CARES Act; nearly $9 billion investigated

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Four years after the enactment of a key pandemic-era law, the Internal Revenue Service released updated numbers showing Criminal Investigation (CI) has investigated 1,644 tax and money laundering cases related…

Exploring the Characteristics and Benefits of an LLC: A Comprehensive Guide

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Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) have gained popularity in the United States as an attractive business option for entrepreneurs and small businesses. What makes an LLC so appealing? What are its…
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Why Use an LLC? Understanding the Benefits and Flexibility

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An LLC offers a variety of benefits and can easily adapt to different business situations. Its flexibility in terms of structure and taxation makes it an attractive option for most…
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Benefits of Buying Properties under an LLC in the United States: Why You Should Consider It?

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Investing in properties in the United States is a strategic decision for investors looking to diversify their portfolio and achieve long-term benefits. One of the most effective ways to protect…
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Proposed FinCEN Regulation Against Money Laundering for Residential Real Estate Transfers

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Preventing money laundering and ensuring transparency in real estate transactions are key aspects of maintaining the integrity of the financial system and protecting national economies. In this regard, the U.S.…
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Is FIRPTA compliance required or not for your transaction?. We present it in a simple Infographic.

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Are you wondering whether your transaction requires FIRPTA compliance? Look no further! In our simple Infographic, we present you with a clear and concise overview of everything you need to…
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Business Entities in Florida: Differences between an LLC and a Corporation

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When exploring options to establish a business in Florida, it is crucial to understand the differences between the most common business structures: the Limited Liability Company (LLC) and the Corporation.…
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Investments in the United States: A Comprehensive Guide for Foreign Investors

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The allure of foreign investments in the United States has experienced significant growth in recent years. This interest is grounded in several key factors, such as the U.S. government's liberal…
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Unleash Your Entrepreneurial Potential! Discover the 5 Essential Keys to Open Your LLC in the United States 🚀

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In an increasingly interconnected world with expanding global opportunities, establishing an LLC in the United States emerges as a pivotal business strategy. This article will guide you through the 5…
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Implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA): Everything You Need to Know

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In a significant step towards corporate transparency, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) has been enacted into law as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021. This…
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¡Important! New SB264 Law in Florida Affects Foreign Property Owners: Mandatory Registration for Citizens of Venezuela, Syria, China, Iran, Russia, and North Korea.

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Since July 1, 2023, new legislation, SB264 Law, has come into effect in the state of Florida, causing a significant impact on foreign property owners, especially those of Venezuelan nationality.…
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401(k) limit increases to $23,000 for 2024, IRA limit rises to $7,000

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The Internal Revenue Service announced today that the amount individuals can contribute to their 401(k) plans in 2024 has increased to $23,000, up from $22,500 for 2023. The IRS today…
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Avoid a surprise next year; review tax withholding now before time runs out

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With 2023 rapidly coming to a close, the Internal Revenue Service today encouraged taxpayers to review their tax withholding as soon as possible to avoid a potential surprise when they…
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IRS: Beware of fake charities; check before donating

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With the tragic crises and natural disasters happening around the globe, many are responding to the call to give what they can to help. The Internal Revenue Service today warned…
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IRS advances innovative Direct File project for 2024 tax season; free IRS-run pilot option projected to be available for eligible taxpayers in 13 states

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Agency finalizing Direct File pilot scope, details as work continues this fall; EITC, Child Tax Credit among projected provisions covered IR-2023-192, Oct. 17, 2023 WASHINGTON — As part of larger…
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¡Get Ready for the New BOI Report Established by FinCEN! Key Guidance for Businesses as it Becomes Mandatory from January 1, 2024

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The upcoming BOI reporting requirement affects corporations, limited liability companies, and other entities created in or registered to do business in the United States. It requires such organizations to file…
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Oct. 16 tax filing extension deadline nears for millions of taxpayers

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The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers about the upcoming tax filing extension deadline. To avoid a possible late filing penalty, those who requested an extension to file their 2022…
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Businesses must electronically file Form 8300, Report of Cash Payments Over $10,000, beginning January 1, 2024

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The Internal Revenue Service today announced that starting Jan. 1, 2024, businesses are required to electronically file (e-file) Form 8300, Report of Cash Payments Over $10,000, instead of filing a paper…
TAX 2023

IRS announces administrative transition period for new Roth catch up requirement; catch-up contributions still permitted after 2023

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the Internal Revenue Service announced an administrative transition period that extends until 2026 the new requirement that any catch-up contributions made by higher‑income participants in 401(k) and similar retirement plans…
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Inflation Reduction Act 1-year report card: IRS delivers dramatically improved 2023 filing season service, modernizes technology, pursues high-income individuals evading taxes

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New milestones in Paperless Processing Initiative: 225 times more forms scanned than in 2022, 51 additional forms and letters available for online response   New improvements to customer callback option…
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IRS launches paperless processing initiative

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Taxpayers will have the option to go paperless for IRS correspondence by 2024 filing season, IRS to achieve paperless processing for all tax returns by filing season 2025 IRS paperless…
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IRS Commissioner signals new phase of Employee Retention Credit work; with backlog eliminated, additional procedures will be put in place to deal with growing fraud risk

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With the Internal Revenue Service making substantial progress in the ongoing effort related to the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims, Commissioner Danny Werfel said the agency has entered a new phase of…
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Security Summit: Identity Protection PINs are an important tool against tax-related identity theft

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In the second installment in a special summer series, the Security Summit partners today reminded tax professionals and taxpayers about the IRS Identity Protection PIN Opt-In ProgramPDF to help protect people against…
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IRS ends unannounced revenue officer visits to taxpayers; major change to end confusion, enhance safety as part of larger agency transformation efforts

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As part of a larger transformation effort, the Internal Revenue Service today announced a major policy change that will end most unannounced visits to taxpayers by agency revenue officers to…
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IRS, Security Summit partners warn taxpayers of new scam; unusual delivery service mailing tries to trick people into sending photos, bank account information

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The Internal Revenue Service warned taxpayers today to be on the lookout for a new scam mailing that tries to mislead people into believing they are owed a refund. The…
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IRS sends special mailing to taxpayers in certain disaster areas

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The Internal Revenue Service is sending a special follow-up mailing to taxpayers in several states affected by disasters to let them know that they have additional time to pay their…
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Special options available to help taxpayers who missed the April deadline; people encouraged to file, pay by June 14 to avoid larger penalties and interest

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The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged taxpayers who owe unpaid taxes and missed the April 18 tax deadline to file their 2022 federal income tax return and pay any tax…
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Time is running out: Taxpayers missing $1.5 billion in refunds for 2019 must file by July 17

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The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged nearly 1.5 million people across the nation to submit a tax return to claim their refunds for tax year 2019 by the July 17,…

The BE-12 SURVEY required for LLCs, requested by the BEA agency.

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The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) is an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce in charge of collecting and analyzing economic data. Its main objective is to provide accurate…

Mandatory Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting for LLCs as of January 1, 2024

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To protect the U.S. financial system from malicious actors abusing legal entities, including shell companies, to hide dubious proceeds or money laundering, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has created…

IRS: Going green could help taxpayers qualify for expanded home energy tax credits

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The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that making certain energy efficient updates to their homes could qualify them for home energy tax credits. The credit amounts and types of qualifying…
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IRS Tax Withholding Estimator helps people get ready for the 2024 filing season; make sure withholding is right on 2023 paychecks

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The Internal Revenue Service today suggested taxpayers who filed or are about to file their 2022 tax return use the IRS Tax Withholding Estimator to help update the amount of tax to…
TAX 2023

Missed the April 18 filing deadline? File now to limit penalties and interest

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The Internal Revenue Service today urged taxpayers who missed Tuesday's April 18 tax-filing deadline to file as soon as possible. Taxpayers who owe and missed the deadline without requesting an…

IRS reminds those with no filing requirement about IRS Free File; get overlooked tax credits and refunds

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The Internal Revenue Service today reminded low- to moderate-income taxpayers, especially those who don't normally file a tax return, to consider IRS Free File to prepare their own federal tax return to…
TAX 2023

Beware of abusive tax avoidance schemes

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Today the Internal Revenue Service closed out the 2023 Dirty Dozen campaign with a warning for taxpayers to beware of promoters peddling bogus tax schemes aimed at reducing taxes or avoiding them…
TAX 2023

Watch out for Offer in Compromise ‘mills’ where promoters claim their services are needed to settle IRS debts

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As part of the annual Dirty Dozen tax scams series, the Internal Revenue Service today renewed a warning about so-called Offer in Compromise "mills" that often mislead taxpayers into believing they can…

Important details to understand when the IRS might contact a taxpayer

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The Internal Revenue Service reaches out in multiple ways to educate taxpayers while ensuring it fairly enforces the nation's tax laws. There are important factors to keep in mind about…

Tax Time Guide: IRS provides easy access to tax refund status with Where’s My Refund? tool; no need to call

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The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that the Where's My Refund? tool on IRS.gov is the most convenient way to check the status of 2022, 2021 and 2020 tax refunds. IRS2Go, the mobile…
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Tax Time Guide: Using electronic payment and agreement options for taxpayers who owe can help avoid penalties and interest

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With the tax deadline approaching, the IRS reminded taxpayers they can avoid late filing and interest penalties by submitting their tax return and any payments due by April 18. For…
TAX 2023

Tax Time Guide: IRS reminder to report all income; gig economy and service industry, digital or foreign assets and sources

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The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers of their reporting and potential tax obligations on income from the gig economy and service industry, transactions from digital assets, and foreign sources or…

IRS: May 15 tax deadline extended to Oct. 16 for disaster area taxpayers in California, Alabama and Georgia

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Disaster-area taxpayers in most of California and parts of Alabama and Georgia now have until Oct. 16, 2023, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax…

Taxpayers can now upload more documents to IRS; new online option for 9 notices can help resolve issues faster

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The Internal Revenue Service announced today that taxpayers who receive certain notices requiring them to send information to the IRS now have the option of submitting their documentation online through…
TAX 2023

New IRS feature allows taxpayers electronically filing amended returns to choose direct deposit to speed refunds

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In the latest improvement for taxpayers, the Internal Revenue Service announced today that people electronically filing their Form 1040-X, Amended U.S Individual Income Tax Return, will for the first time be…

Key points to keep in mind when filing 2022 tax returns

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To help taxpayers navigate the beginning of the tax filing season, the Internal Revenue Service today offered a checklist of reminders for people as they prepare to file their 2022…
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Your tax refund may be smaller this year. Here’s why

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Official tax-filing season kicks off Monday, January 23, and it may hold some surprises for your wallet. So, whether you expect to file your 2022 federal income tax return right…

Check tax withholding now to avoid paying future quarterly estimated payments

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The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers who earn wages to use the Tax Withholding Estimator now to adjust their 2023 withholding. People's tax situations occasionally change through marriage or divorce, adding a…
TAX 2023

IRS sets January 23 as official start to 2023 tax filing season

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The Internal Revenue Service today announced Monday, January 23, 2023, as the beginning of the nation's 2023 tax season when the agency will begin accepting and processing 2022 tax year returns.…