Regulatory Analysis

Posted July 26, 2017 by Tom Hospod
Better Care Reconciliation Act Fails – Four Senators Now Oppose Procedural Motion

With Senators Rand Paul and Susan Collins stating their opposition to the revised Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA) last week, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell could not afford to lose any more votes on the procedural vote to bring the bill to the Senate floor. Last night, Senators Mike Lee and Jerry Moran both announced that […]

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Posted July 26, 2017 by Adam Rivera
Kansas Updates Publication KW-100, Moves up W-2/1099 Due Dates to January 31 and Increases Withholding Rates

Kansas has updated Publication KW-100, Kansas Withholding Tax Booklet. There are a number of changes from the previous revision: Kansas passed Senate Bill 30 and amended the income tax rates in Kansas retroactive to January 1, 2017, and further increases them for 2018 and later years. Because the tax rates for Tax Year 2017 changed […]

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Posted July 26, 2017 by Linda Epstein
Missouri New Integrated Tax System

The Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) implemented a new integrated tax system for filing the 53-1 (Sales and Use Tax Return form), 53-C (Consumers use Tax Return form) and 53-V (Vendors Use Tax Return form).  The new standards are for use after August 1, 2017.  The system will provide the DOR the ability to scan […]

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Posted July 26, 2017 by Paul Ogawa
Delaware Advances Filing Due Date for 1099-MISC Forms Reporting Non-Employee Compensation

Delaware recently amended legislation pertaining to information returns, and part of this legislation advances the filing due date for 1099-MISC forms reporting non-employee compensation in Box 7. This brings the filing deadlines in line with the federal calendar. 1099-MISC forms with Box 7 checked will now be due on January 31, 2018 for Tax Year […]

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Posted July 26, 2017 by Adam Rivera
Connecticut Legislature Passes House Bill No. 7312, Moving Up 1099 Deadlines and Requiring Additional 1099 Reporting

The Connecticut Legislature has passed new legislation that will move up certain Form 1099 deadlines and require additional Form 1099 reporting. Some of the essential changes can be found below. Effective January 1, 2018, Connecticut will require payers of pensions or annuity distributions, including distributions from an employer pension, an annuity, a profit-sharing plan, a […]

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Posted July 26, 2017 by Adam Rivera
IRS Updates Instructions for Form W-8BEN to Conform with New Regulations

The IRS has updated the instructions for Form W-8BEN, Certificate of Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax Withholding and Reporting (Individuals). There are a number of changes from the previous revision: Some minor updates made to Form W-8BEN to conform with Form W-8BEN-E. Instructions have been updated to reflect temporary and final […]

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Posted July 19, 2017 by Kevin Diffily
House Appropriations Subcommittee Introduces Bill with Potential to Affect ACA Reporting

A House Appropriations subcommittee has introduced H.R. 3280 – a draft of which was released during the July 4th Recess. This appropriations bill provides funding for government and financial services – including the IRS – for the upcoming fiscal year. As part of the IRS funding, it includes a provision that could impact the reporting […]

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Posted July 17, 2017 by Tom Hospod
Mexico Extends FATCA and CRS Deadlines

Along with new deadlines, Mexico tax authority releases additional CRS specifications.   The Mexican Tax Administration Service (SAT) has published additional AEOI material, including a calendar with relevant deadlines and specifications for CRS transmittals. The AEOI Calendar indicates that the FATCA and CRS testing window will now end on July 14, 2017. At that time, the production period […]

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Posted July 17, 2017 by Tom Hospod
Revised BCRA Maintains Employer Reporting Provisions

As written, revised Better Care Reconciliation Act will not operate to eliminate either of the reporting requirements on 1094/1095 series forms. The Senate’s second draft of the Better Care Reconciliation Act would maintain employer information reporting obligations under Internal Revenue Code §§ 6055 and 6056. Changes to minimum essential coverage provisions may give rise to a potential modification […]

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Posted July 12, 2017 by Jesse Rooney
Illinois Releases New Tax Tables and Withholding Allowance Certificate

Illinois’s Department of Revenue has lately released new tax tables and a new withholding allowance certificate in conjunction with it an increase in the state’s tax rate.  Effective July 1, 2017, the income tax rate in Illinois is 4.95%, increased from 3.75%. Booklet IL-700-T, “Illinois Withholding Tax Tables,” has been updated effective July 1, […]

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Posted July 11, 2017 by Tom Hospod
OECD Secretary General Issues Report on CRS for G20 Leaders

At last week’s G20 summit, OECD Secretary General Angel Gurría reported to world leaders that the past year has seen progress on multiple fronts in the fight against tax avoidance and evasion – thanks in large part to the Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters. The official report explores the key areas of progress, including the […]

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Posted July 11, 2017 by Jesse Rooney
Belgium Delays CRS Reporting Deadline for 2017

Belgium recently announced it will extend the deadline for CRS reporting this year.  Reporting was originally due at the end of June, but Belgium has delayed reporting until the end of July.  This delay is only for CRS and does not affect FATCA reporting which was due at the end of June.  The announcement of […]

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Posted July 11, 2017 by Tom Hospod
Idaho Publishes Revised Guide to Income Tax Withholding

The Idaho State Tax Commission has issued a revised Guide to Income Tax Withholding. The revision is a routine update of the tables for withholding computation methods for 2017. These tables are periodically adjusted for inflation. Although these figures are effective for 2017, withholding agents are not required to adjust the withholding amounts for the months of […]

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Posted July 11, 2017 by Tom Hospod
Virginia Issues Revised eForms W-2 – 1099 Guide

Virginia Tax has published a revision of its eForms W-2 – 1099 Guide, which filers should utilize in order to ensure accurate and complete online submissions. The Business iFile system allows the use of eForms, which is a free, secure online service that allows employers and payers to electronically file forms W-2, 1099-R, and 1099-MISC directly […]

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Posted July 11, 2017 by Adam Rivera
IRS Releases ACA Business Rules and Schemas for 2017

The IRS has released ACA Information Returns (AIR) Schemas, Business Rules and Crosswalks for Tax Year 2017. The business rules, schemas and crosswalks are for Forms 1094-B, 1094-C, 1095-B, and 1095-C. There are a number of changes from last year’s with many of the changes coming in the form of name changes for certain data […]

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Posted July 8, 2017 by Jesse Rooney
Minnesota Moves Up Due Dates For Submitting W-2 and 1099 Information Returns

Minnesota’s Department of Revenue recently updated Minnesota Income Tax Withholding Instruction Booklet and Tax Tables as well as Fact Sheets 2 and 2a.  The Instruction Booklet provides general direction for withholding while Fact Sheets 2 and 2a provide more detailed instructions for submitting W-2 and 1099 information, respectively.  Most importantly, all three documents have advanced the […]

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Posted July 8, 2017 by Paul Ogawa
New Mexico Publishes Interest Rates for Late Payment of Tax Due Through September 2017

New Mexico recently updated a published bulletin which details the effective interest rates for late payments on tax due. This bulletin lists the annual and daily percentage rates for the late payment of taxes due, along with a method for calculating daily interest during the applicable period. The annual rate of interest remains unchanged […]

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Posted July 7, 2017 by Paul Ogawa
South Africa Issues Reminder Regarding AEOI Penalties

The South Africa Revenue Service (SARS) recently issued a reminder on their main AEOI site that reporting financial institutions (RFIs) may be liable for administrative penalties if they missed the filing deadline of May 31, 2017 for FATCA and CRS reporting. RFIs may be liable for administrative penalties if there is a failure to report in a […]

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