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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is inviting public comments on the burden related to Form 13768, the "Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee Membership Application," as part of efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden. Comments should be submitted by April 21, 2025. The form is being reviewed for renewal, with updates in burden calculations increasing the estimated annual burden by 13 hours. The IRS particularly seeks comments evaluating the collection's necessity, accuracy, quality, and methods to minimize respondent burdens, including technological solutions.

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.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), under the Treasury Department, announced an open meeting for the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Taxpayer Assistance Center Improvements Project Committee. The meeting is set for February 9, 2021, and the public is invited to share comments and suggestions on ways to enhance customer service at the IRS. Participants must notify Matthew O'Sullivan if they intend to contribute comments during the meeting due to its limited time. The meeting aims to cover various IRS issues and improve taxpayer assistance services.

The Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Treasury Department has announced the prompt payment interest rate for the period from January 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025. The interest rate is set at 4 5/8 percent per year. This rate is used to calculate interest penalties owed by government agencies to businesses when they fail to pay for goods or services on time. The interest is calculated from the day after the payment was due until the payment is made.

The United States Mint, part of the Treasury Department, announced new pricing for its numismatic clad products. These prices will become effective on January 2, 2025. The change is officially documented in the Federal Register under citation 89 FR 104613 and legal authority granted by specified sections of the U.S. Code. For further details or inquiries, Derrick Griffin at the United States Mint can be contacted.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in collaboration with the Department of the Treasury, issued an interim final rule implementing amendments from the Economic Aid Act to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The rule extends the PPP, a program designed to provide financial aid to small businesses impacted by COVID-19, allowing them to apply for loans through March 31, 2021. It also includes updated guidelines for loan forgiveness, borrower and lender eligibility, and how loans can be used, with new rules for calculating maximum loan amounts and requirements for loan forgiveness applications. The Economic Aid Act amendments aim to streamline the application process and ensure fair access to the program for all eligible borrowers.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced the addition of certain individuals to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List. This action is part of efforts to impose sanctions on individuals linked to the Gulf Cartel, a group involved in the global illicit drug trade. The listed individuals, primarily from Mexico, are now subject to blocked property rights within U.S. jurisdiction, making it illegal for U.S. persons to engage in transactions with them. This move aims to disrupt and reduce the influence of the Gulf Cartel's criminal activities.

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) published a proposed rule on December 23, 2020, aimed at implementing new reporting and recordkeeping requirements for transactions involving convertible virtual currency (CVC) and legal tender digital assets (LTDA). These requirements are part of efforts to address illicit financial activities such as money laundering and the financing of terrorism. The proposal includes mandatory reporting for transactions over $10,000 involving these assets, as well as maintaining records for transactions over $3,000. In response to public feedback, FinCEN has reopened the comment period to gather more input on these proposals and their implications for financial institutions, technology, and regulatory compliance.

The document outlines the final regulations under section 4960 of the Internal Revenue Code, which impose a tax on tax-exempt organizations that pay over $1,000,000 in compensation to certain executives, or "excess parachute payments," to covered employees. These regulations give guidelines on how to calculate and allocate the tax, define terms like “applicable tax-exempt organization” and “covered employee,” and provide exceptions to specific employee definitions to avoid discouraging beneficial services. They also clarify rules for determining when compensation is paid and for coordinating these rules with existing laws, aiming to ensure fair application and prevent tax avoidance while providing necessary flexibility for tax-exempt organizations.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is holding an open meeting for the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Notices and Correspondence Project Committee on April 9, 2025. This meeting invites public feedback on improving IRS customer service and will take place via teleconference. Interested participants must notify Robert Rosalia to make comments or submit statements. More information can be found by contacting him or visiting the website http://www.improveirs.org.