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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10679
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Department of the Treasury is seeking feedback from the public and other agencies on a proposed extension of its current data collection requirements related to international capital and foreign currency transactions. These recordkeeping requirements help the Treasury to manage U.S. claims and liabilities involving foreigners, securities transactions with foreigners, and foreign currency transactions of U.S. businesses. The department is requesting comments on various aspects of these requirements, including their necessity, accuracy, and ways to reduce the paperwork burden on businesses. Written comments should be submitted by April 28, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of the Treasury wants to know what people think about their rules for keeping track of money and trade with other countries. They want ideas on how to make it easier for people to fill out these forms by April 28, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13261
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is asking for public comments on information collection activities related to the Qualifying Advanced Coal Project Program (Round 3 of Phase III). This is part of their ongoing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden as per the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Comments are especially welcomed on the necessity, accuracy, clarity, and possible improvements in the collection methods. The IRS aims to ensure these processes have practical utility while minimizing any burden on respondents.

    Simple Explanation

    The IRS wants people to share their thoughts on how they collect information for a special program to help make coal projects cleaner, so they can make it easier and better for everyone involved. They especially want to know if collecting this info takes too much time and how it could be improved.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:89 FR 104468
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Treasury Department have issued a correction to a previously proposed rule about the definition of qualified nonpersonal use vehicles. The correction pertains to the contact information of a person named Stephanie Caden, which was published in the Federal Register on December 3, 2024. Interested parties can send comments or request a public hearing by March 3, 2025. Comments can be submitted electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal or sent via mail to the IRS.

    Simple Explanation

    The IRS and Treasury Department made a small correction to a previous announcement about which vehicles businesses can use and not count for personal driving. They fixed a mistake about who to contact for questions, and people have until March 3, 2025, to share their thoughts or ask for a meeting.

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 106315
    Reading Time:about 31 minutes

    The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have issued new regulations clarifying when tax-exempt bonds are considered retired for federal tax purposes. These rules aim to unify previous guidelines and are important for state and local governments that issue such bonds. The regulations detail specific situations where bonds can be seen as retired, including significant modifications to bond terms or certain transactions like purchases by the issuer. These changes will take effect on December 30, 2025, but issuers have the option to apply the new rules starting December 30, 2024.

    Simple Explanation

    The document tells when special types of government loans, called tax-exempt bonds, are considered "finished" by the IRS, like clarifying what happens when big changes are made to them. These rules are for state and local governments, and they can start using the new rules a bit earlier if they want to.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 4181
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is asking for public feedback on the ongoing collection of information related to sales of business property, as outlined by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This involves the use of Form 4797 to report sales, exchanges, or involuntary conversions of business assets. The IRS seeks comments on various aspects of this information gathering, including its necessity, accuracy, and ways to improve efficiency and reduce respondent burden. Comments should be submitted by March 16, 2021, to ensure consideration.

    Simple Explanation

    The IRS wants people to tell them how they can make it easier to fill out Form 4797, which is used to report selling business stuff. They are looking for ideas to make it quicker and simpler, and you need to send your thoughts by March 16, 2021.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6739
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), part of the Treasury Department, announced an open meeting for the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Taxpayer Communications Project Committee. This meeting is set for February 9, 2021, and aims to gather public feedback on how to improve customer service at the IRS. The public is invited to participate by providing oral comments or written statements. More information about the meeting, including how to participate, can be found by contacting Conchata Holloway or visiting the provided IRS improvement website.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to know how they can do a better job helping people with their taxes, so they're having a meeting in February 2021 where anyone can share their ideas.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7614
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    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).

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Mint, which makes its products like coins, announced that a special 2.5-ounce silver medal for the military will cost $160, and if anyone has questions, they can ask a person named Ann Bailey.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 7765
    Reading Time:about 2 hours

    The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has released a notice listing individuals, companies, and vessels that have been added to the OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). This designation is based on various legal criteria, primarily relating to activities in the Russian Federation's energy and financial services sectors. The properties and interests of these entities, under the U.S. jurisdiction, are blocked, and American citizens and companies are generally restricted from conducting transactions with them. The notice includes detailed information, including dates, contact details, and online resources for further information on these sanctions.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government has made a list of people and boats they don't want Americans to do business with because they are breaking important rules. If someone is on this list, it means their stuff in the U.S. is kind of "frozen," and people here should stay away from them.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 7735
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced a new action against certain individuals, adding them to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List. This action, effective from January 15, 2025, blocks all property and interests in property these individuals have within U.S. jurisdiction. Additionally, Americans are generally prohibited from conducting transactions with the listed individuals. More information and the updated list can be accessed on OFAC's website.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Treasury has decided that some people are no longer allowed to do business with anyone in America because they broke important rules. This means that their U.S. stuff is locked up, and Americans can't deal with them.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 103930
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Department of the Treasury has announced that they will be submitting various information collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. These requests are part of a routine process governed by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The public is encouraged to submit comments by January 21, 2025, for consideration. The notice includes details about different forms and applications used by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for purposes such as employee pensions and advisory council membership, along with estimated burdens associated with each.

    Simple Explanation

    The Treasury Department wants to ask people for their thoughts on different forms used by the IRS, which help with things like taxes and retirement. People can tell them what they think until January 21, 2025, and the department will look at all the comments to see how they might improve things.