Regulatory Analysis
Arizona has released its 2019 Publication 701, Optical Media Reporting. This publication contains information about reporting by optical media of Arizona withholding on federal Forms W-2, W-2c, W2-G and 1099-R (or any other Form 1099 equivalent), if reporting Arizona withholding. There are some revisions to this publication of which filers should take note: The publication now […]
The IRS is set to officially release final regulations related to information reporting obligations under Section 6050Y related to reportable policy sales of life insurance contracts and payments of reportable death benefits. The rules codified in these new final regulations will affect the filing responsibilities of those affected with regard to Forms 1099-LS and 1099-SB, […]
Kentucky has released its 2019 electronic specifications for submitting Forms W-2G, 1099-B, 1099-DIV, 1099-G, 1099-INT, 1099-K, 1099-MISC, 1099-OID, and 1099-R. There are some changes to this publication and the specifications of which filers should take note: • The Amount Type for Code 5 for Reporting Payments on Form 1099-DIV changed from “REIT Dividends” to “Section 199A […]
Maine has issued a revised version of its Application for Tax Registration, used to establish a new tax account for income tax withholding, among other tax types, or for Electronic Funds Transfer. The application is largely the same as the previous version, with some minor changes: • The Maine Revenue Services Central Registration Section is now […]
Kansas has published a revision of its Publication 1216, Business Tax Application. It is the same as the original version, published in August 2019, except the Electronic Services email address has been changed to kdor_BusinessTaxEservices@ks.gov.
The Massachusetts Department of Revenue issued Technical Information Release (TIR) 19-12, publishing the interest rate for overpayments and underpayments of taxes. This page is continually updated, most recently with the fourth quarter rates for 2019. These rates remain unchanged from the third quarter of 2019, at 4% for overpayments and 6% for underpayments. To review […]
The Virginia Department of Taxation recently published Tax Bulletin 19-6, which includes state interest rates for the fourth quarter of 2019. Virginia Code §58.1-15 provides that overpayment and underpayment rates will be 2% higher than the corresponding federal rates. For the fourth quarter of 2019, these rates will remain unchanged from the prior quarter: 7% […]
While the Kansas Department of Revenue announced that remote sellers would be required to collect tax on sales made into Kansas beginning on October 1, 2019, the Attorney General issued an opinion stating that the requirement was not lawfully passed and was of no effect. However, the Department maintains that the requirement is valid, leaving […]
As a part of the Taxpayers First Act of 2019, the thresholds for filing information returns electronically will see a reduction in the years approaching and after 2021. Per Section 2301 of the Act, electronic filing will be required for filers submitting 250 or more forms prior to calendar year 2021. That threshold will be […]
Nebraska has released a guide – Nebraska Computer Reporting Procedure for 1099’s, 21EFW2 – which covers state electronic reporting specifications for Forms W-2 and W-2G. Any filer with more than 50 Nebraska Forms W-2, 1099-MISC, 1099-R, and W-2G must e-file them, using DOR’s NebFile for Business program on DOR’s website, on or before January 31. Nebraska follows […]
The IRS has released 2020 draft joint 1099-MISC and NEC instructions. Changes to instructions are highlighted below: 1099-NEC due January 31, 1099-MISC due March 31 (electronic); Specified changes to the 1099-MISC as noted in the instructions’ preamble: There is a checkbox in box 7 to indicate direct sales of $5,000 or more; Crop insurance proceeds […]
New Jersey has published a 2019 version of its Form NJ-REG, Business Registration Application, as well as the Business Registration Forms and Information publication. NJ-REG is used to apply for a new business, move a previously registered business to a new location, amend an application for an existing business, apply for an additional location of an existing […]
The Colorado Department of Revenue recently published an updated version of Form DR-0137, Claim for Refund. This form is used by taxpayers to request a refund from a variety of tax account types, including Withholding Tax. The most significant change to the form is the addition of comprehensive instructions for use of the form with […]
Nebraska has released a guide – Nebraska Computer Reporting Procedure for 1099’s, 21CM – which covers state electronic reporting specifications for Forms 1099-MISC, 1099-R, and W-2G. Any filer with more than 50 Nebraska Forms 1099-MISC, 1099-R, and W-2G must e-file them using DOR’s NebFile for Business program on DOR’s website on or before January 31. Nebraska follows […]
Hawaii has published an Announcement regarding its electronic filing mandate for withholding tax returns. For taxable periods beginning on or after January 1, 2020, employers whose withholding tax liability exceeds $40,000 annually will be required to file returns electronically. Forms HW-3, HW-14, and HW-26 are all available on Hawaii Tax Online for electronic filing. Filers will be […]
Washington DC enacted a health insurance individual mandate, to go into effect for Tax Year 2019. Reporting will begin in 2020, with the first reports due on June 30, 2020 for Tax Year 2019. The Office of Taxation and Revenue (OTR) has published a notice explaining details regarding its implementation. Under the mandate, most District taxpayers must […]
New Mexico has revised its Form ACD-31015, Business Tax Registration. There are some noteworthy changes to the format and instructions: Businesses that will be operating in New Mexico solely for a “special event” now must register. Registrant must now indicate if it will have three or more employees in New Mexico. Registrant must now provide […]
The IRS recently released an updated version of Form 8809, Application for Extension of Time to File Information Returns. This form is used to apply for an extension to file information returns including Forms W-2, 1095, 1098, and 1099. There are two updates to the form, which are as follows: Instructions were added indicating that […]