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The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund), part of the U.S. Department of Treasury, has announced the availability of up to $500 million in guarantees for fiscal year 2025 under the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program. This program is designed to help Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) by offering bond guarantees that support lending for economic development projects. Interested parties need to submit their applications by specified deadlines in early 2025. The rules and detailed requirements for the application and qualification processes are explained in the notice, which also includes guidance on compliance with regulations and statutes.

The Treasury Department and IRS have issued final regulations that update the rules for classifying transactions involving digital content and cloud services. These updates help clarify how transactions like software downloads and streaming services are taxed, especially in international contexts. The new rules replace the previous "de minimis" standard with a "predominant character" rule to simplify determining the main purpose of such transactions. Examples in the regulations provide further guidance, and while the new rules are effective for tax years starting on or after January 14, 2025, businesses can also choose to apply them to earlier years.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that a petition has been filed to add potassium carbonate to the list of taxable substances. This substance, used in cattle feed, glass manufacturing, and as a food additive, is being proposed for taxation based on its production method and components. The petition, submitted by Occidental Chemical Corporation, suggests a tax rate of $0.36 per ton. The public is invited to comment on this proposal by March 24, 2025.

The final regulations under section 1061 of the Internal Revenue Code provide guidance on recharacterizing certain long-term capital gains as short-term capital gains for partnership interests connected to the performance of substantial services. These regulations clarify definitions, provide exceptions, and establish rules for calculating recharacterized gains, including exceptions for capital interests and purchases by unrelated parties. The regulations also introduce rules for how gains are calculated when selling an API, ensuring the correct application of section 1061 to prevent tax avoidance. Additionally, the regulations impose information reporting requirements for compliance.

The Treasury Department's Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is requesting public comments on forms used by business entities, as part of efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden. This request is in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and involves forms such as 1065, 1120, and others related to business income tax returns. The IRS estimates that 13.9 million respondents will spend an average of 67 hours and 25 minutes, with a total annual monetized time valued at $56,152,000,000, and total out-of-pocket costs at $71,617,000,000. Comments are to be received by January 21, 2025, to ensure consideration.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Reserve Board, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation have finalized a rule called the Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR). This rule is designed to ensure large banking organizations maintain stable funding over a one-year period to support their various financial activities. By requiring stable funding, the rule aims to reduce liquidity risks, ensuring banks can continue to operate smoothly even in challenging economic conditions. This rule applies to large U.S. banks and some foreign banks with significant assets, enhancing the overall stability of the financial system.

The IRS has issued final regulations detailing how tax disputes are resolved by their Independent Office of Appeals, under the Taxpayer First Act of 2019. Generally, all taxpayers can use Appeals to settle tax disputes without court involvement, but there are exceptions, such as frivolous cases or disputes involving constitutional issues. These regulations also outline the procedural requirements, highlighting that disputes must be handled by the originating IRS office first, and clarifying that there is typically one chance for a case to be reviewed by Appeals. Additionally, special rules for certain situations, like cases with criminal implications, are defined, and specific procedural guidance is provided for requesting Appeals consideration.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury is seeking public comments on information collection requests related to the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund and Native American CDFI Assistance Program. These requests are under review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as per the Paperwork Reduction Act. The CDFI Fund supports organizations that provide financial services to underserved communities, including Native American communities. The Department has also implemented the CDFI Equitable Recovery Program to address economic impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, and they are making updates to reporting requirements to accommodate this program. Public comments are invited until February 26, 2025.

The United States Mint, part of the Treasury Department, has announced the price for the Armed Forces 2.5 oz. Silver Medals, which will be $160.00. This announcement is documented as a notice in the Federal Register and provides the contact information for Ann Bailey, from the Mint’s Sales and Marketing team, for any further inquiries. The pricing is authorized under 31 U.S.C. 5111(a)(2).

The Department of the Treasury's Office of Investment Security has updated the maximum civil monetary penalties linked to the Outbound Investment Security Program. These updates are part of an annual inflation adjustment required by law and will be effective until January 14, 2026. The new maximum penalty for violations is $377,700 or twice the amount of the transaction involved, whichever is greater. These changes are mandated by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act, with the specific multiplier for 2025 being 1.02598.