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December 27, 2024
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Washington News
2025 Tax Filing Season Coming Soon
December 27, 2024
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reminds taxpayers that the 2025 filing season is rapidly approaching. The IRS is attempting to...
Business, Medical and Charitable Mileage Rates in 2025
December 20, 2024
On December 19, 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published the standard mileage rates for 2025. The business use rate...
Strong Passwords Can Protect Data from Identity Thieves
December 13, 2024
The holiday season is a prime time for identity thieves to target victims. With the growth of online shopping, millions...
Private Letter Rulings
LLC Activities Qualify as Charitable and Educational Under 501(c)(3)
December 27, 2024
Taxpayer is a nonprofit corporation (Taxpayer) under section 501(c)(3) and classified as a public charity under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)...
Amendment to CRUT Terms is Approved
December 20, 2024
A and B executed a trust (Trust) that intended to qualify as a charitable remainder unitrust under Sec. 664(d)(2). The...
Extension for Portability Election Granted
December 13, 2024
Decedent passed away and was survived by Spouse. Under Sec. 6018(a), Decedent’s estate (Estate) was not required to file Form...