News Quick List
- 2021 Tax Filing Date Extended
(posted: Mar, 2021)2021 filing date is now May 17.
- COVID-19 Update April 13
(posted: Apr, 2020)Stimulus payments, guidelines for Paycheck Protection Loans, & more.
- COVID-19 Update: Fed & State Tax Deadlines
(posted: Mar, 2020)IRS payment deadline delayed, but extensions must still be filed by April 15th
- COVID-19 Update: PSVS Still Processing Returns
(posted: Mar, 2020)We are working remotely to process tax returns during the Bay Area lock down.
- IRS Needs TAP Volunteers
(posted: Feb, 2020)Be a part of improving IRS service & customer satisfaction
- 7 Tax Implications of the New Lease Accounting Standards
(posted: Jul, 2019)Businesses need to prepare for the various tax implications that are likely to ensue.
- 2019 Key Deadlines for Businesses And Other Employers
(posted: Jun, 2019)Important 3rd quarter deadlines for businesses.
- February is B Corp Month
(posted: Feb, 2019)Learn a little about this business certification
- Fed relief for Californians Hit by Fires
(posted: Nov, 2018)Some victims of California's recent wildfires may qualify for federal Disaster Unemployment Assistan...
- 401k Limit Increases in 2019
(posted: Oct, 2018)Annual cost of living adjustments increase the dollar amounts for retirment accounts in 2019.
- Buy a Tesla Before the End of 2018
(posted: Jul, 2018)Tax credit will start to phase out in 2019
- Forming a California LLC?
(posted: Jul, 2018)Online tool lets CA owners submit LLC documents online
- IRS Online Tax Tools
(posted: Mar, 2018)IRS reminds you that they have a variety of useful tax tools online.
- New Email Addresses
(posted: Sep, 2017)Full list of PSVS email addresses is here!
- Our New Name: PSVS
(posted: Aug, 2017)We are now Polly, Scatena, Vasheresse and Sater!
- Partner Marcena May Retires
(posted: Jun, 2017)Congratulations and we wish her the best in her new chapter.
- Startups Have New Option for Research Tax Credit
(posted: May, 2017)IRS offers a new option for startups to apply their research credit.
- Amazon to Collect Sales Taxes Nationwide Starting April 1st
(posted: Mar, 2017)Adding the final four states means Amazon will be officially adhering to state sales tax laws.
- Understanding the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit
(posted: Jan, 2017)Find out if your business qualifies for a tax credit.
- PSVM Appoints Sabrina Sater Partner
(posted: Dec, 2016)Sabrina has been with the firm since 1999, and specializes in individual, partnership, corporate, an...
- IRS e-Services Requires Re-registration
(posted: Sep, 2016)Starting October 24 users will be asked to update their information.
- IRS Slashes Fee for Small Exempt Orgs
(posted: May, 2016)IRS lowers fee for small groups to apply for tax-exempt status, July 1st.
- Health Savings Account Limits Released
(posted: Apr, 2016)IRS has released the limits for HSAs for 2017
- Electronic Signatures with RightSignature
(posted: Feb, 2016)New! Convenient digital signing.
- Changes to Tax Credits in 2016
(posted: Jan, 2016)New law affects the child tax credit, the American opportunity credit, and the earned income tax cre...
- Tax Return Filing Deadlines Altered A Bit
(posted: Sep, 2015)For businesses, and owners with foreign accounts.
- California College Access Tax Credit Expanded and Extended
(posted: Aug, 2015)Includes changes to the CATC that favor taxpayers...
- IRS - Final Portability Rules for Estate Tax Exemptions
(posted: Jun, 2015)The final rules adopt temporary regulations issued three years ago with a few clarifying changes.
- More Time To Claim Work Opportunity Tax Credit
(posted: Feb, 2015)Under the extension, timely filing is now April 30, 2015...
- IRS: Outstanding Claims for FICA Tax Refunds Denied
(posted: Feb, 2015)IRS announced that it will reject all of the 3,000+ refund claims...
- MyRA Approved, Launches in 2015
(posted: Jan, 2015)The new myRA (my Retirement Account) savings plan was approved for employees without employer-provid...
- IRS Mileage Rate for 2015
(posted: Dec, 2014)Amounts change, but only slightly...
- Bare Minimum Tax Breaks
(posted: Dec, 2014)Over 50 tax breaks extended to the end of this year, avoiding delays in refunds for taxpayers but le...
- 401(k) Limit Increases in 2015
(posted: Oct, 2014)Save more in 2015!
- Changes to Cafeteria Plan Election Rules
(posted: Sep, 2014)New cafeteria plan election rules.
- Bill to Prevent Tax Refund Theft
(posted: Aug, 2014)Senate bill proposed to prevent tax refund theft...
- Auditing for GASB Pension Standards
(posted: May, 2014)The American Institute of CPAs' Auditing Standards Board has issued three auditing interpretations i...
- Commercial Real Estate Tax Changes for 2014
(posted: Feb, 2014)In June of last year, the Legislature passed Assembly Bill 92 (AB 92) which added California Revenue...
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IRS: Outstanding Claims for FICA Tax Refunds Will be Denied
(posted: February 11th, 2015)
In response to the Supreme Court's decision holding that severance payments to employees are subject to Federal Insurance Contributions Act taxes, the IRS announced that it will reject all of the more than 3,000 refund claims (except for those that satisfy a narrow exception in Rev. Rul. 90-72) filed while the resolution of this issue was pending, as well as the appeals.
This also includes claims for refund of Railroad Retirement Tax Act (RRTA) and Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) taxes.
Claims may still be pursued by taxpayers whose claims for refund are based on the narrow statutory exception for supplemental unemployment compensation benefits that are linked to the receipt of state unemployment compensation and satisfy certain other requirements contained in Rev. Rul. 90-72. According to the Supreme Court, those amounts are excludable from wages for FICA, FUTA, and income tax withholding, and are not compensation for RRTA purposes.
Taxpayers with pending refund claims based on the Rev. Rul. 90-72 exception should contact the IRS employee listed in the announcement on how to proceed with the appeal request for that portion of the claim. If they do not, the IRS will take no further action. Taxpayers also have two years from the date on the disallowance letter they were mailed by certified or registered mail to file a claim for a refund in federal district court or the Court of Federal Claims. This period is not extended by filing an appeal request with the IRS.
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