Treasury, IRS issue guidance on new Sustainable Aviation Fuel Credit IR-2022-223, December 19, 2022 — The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service today issued a notice regarding the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) credit. This is a new credit created by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. It applies to a qualified fuel mixture containing sustainable aviation fuel for certain sales or uses in calendar years 2023 and 2024. IRS announces new deputy chief for the Taxpayer Experience Office IR-2022-222, December 16, 2022 — The Internal Revenue Service announced Courtney Kay-Decker as the new Deputy Chief Taxpayer Experience Officer today. IRS presents its fiscal year 2022 Agency Financial Report IR-2022-221, December 15, 2022 — The Internal Revenue Service published its most recent Financial Report on the IRS.gov website, which provides a glimpse at IRS operations during the recently completed fiscal year 2022. IRS reminder: For many employers and self-employed people, deferred Social Security tax payment due Dec. 31 IR-2022-220, December 14, 2022 — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded employers and self-employed individuals that chose to defer paying part of their 2020 Social Security tax liability that their second annual installment of the deferred amount is due on December 31, 2022. IRS Independent Office of Appeals selects new deputy chief IR-2022-219, December 14, 2022 — The IRS Independent Office of Appeals has selected Elizabeth (Liz) Askey as its new deputy chief. In this role, she will provide leadership and direction over nationwide programs designed to fairly and impartially resolve tax controversies without litigation on behalf of the federal government and taxpayers. Treasury and IRS set out procedures for manufacturers, sellers of clean vehicles IR-2022-218, December 12, 2022 — The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service today issued a Revenue Procedure setting out key processes for manufacturers and sellers of clean vehicles. These processes are required for vehicles to be eligible for one or more clean vehicle tax incentives, including tax credits for new and previously owned clean vehicles, as well as for commercial clean vehicles. IRS reminds those over age 72 to start withdrawals from IRAs and retirement plans to avoid penalties IR-2022-217, December 12, 2022 — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded those who were born in 1950 or earlier that funds in their retirement plans and individual retirement arrangements face important upcoming deadlines for required minimum distributions to avoid penalties. Community and bilingual volunteers needed to provide free tax help in 2023 IR-2022-216, December 8, 2022 — The Internal Revenue Service is looking for volunteers to train for the upcoming filing season to provide free tax help in communities across the country. Bilingual volunteers are particularly needed. IRS seeking qualified applicants for the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee IR-2022-215, December 7, 2022 — The Internal Revenue Service is seeking qualified applicants for nomination to the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC). Applications will be accepted through January 31, 2023. Treasury and IRS propose regulations identifying syndicated conservation easement transactions as abusive tax transactions IR-2022-214, December 6, 2022 — The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service today issued proposed regulations identifying certain syndicated conservation easement (SCE) transactions as “listed transactions” – abusive tax transactions that must be reported to the IRS. Get Ready for taxes: What's new and what to consider when filing in 2023 IR-2022-213, December 6, 2022 — The Internal Revenue Service encouraged taxpayers to take important actions this month to help them file their 2022 federal tax returns. IRS updates frequently asked questions about the 2020 unemployment compensation exclusion IR-2022-212, December 2, 2022 — The Internal Revenue Service today updated frequently asked questions (FAQs) for the 2020 unemployment compensation exclusion. IRS, Security Summit partners wrap up National Tax Security Awareness Week with steps businesses should take to prevent data loss, fraud IR-2022-211, December 2, 2022 — To wrap up National Tax Security Awareness Week, the Internal Revenue Service and the Security Summit partners today urged businesses to remain vigilant against cyberattacks aimed at stealing their customer’s personal information and other business data. National Tax Security Awareness Week, Day 4: Choosing a unique Identity Protection PIN adds extra safety for taxpayers IR-2022-210, December 1, 2022 — As part of a broader effort to increase security, the Internal Revenue Service and the Security Summit partners today reminded taxpayers they could get extra protection starting in January by joining the agency’s Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN) program. 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