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Treasury and IRS clarifies energy efficient rebate tax implications
The Department of Treasury and the IRS have released guidance on the tax treatment of rebates for energy efficient property and upgrades. Taxpayers receiving such rebates will not need to include these values as income on tax returns, but they should reduce the property’s basis by the rebate amount when selling. The Announcement 2024-19 further clarifies that rebates from DOE home energy programs will be treated as reductions in the purchase price.

FAQ: Administrative adjustment requests for partnership tax returns
Frequently asked questions about administrative adjustment requests.

IRS releases plan to triple its audit rates on large corporations
Audit rates on large corporations to increase threefold, per newly released IRS roadmap for spending Inflation Reduction Act funds.

Protecting Your Business From Internal Fraud
Did you know that over half of all business fraud stems from inadequate internal controls? In this video, we'll provide you with four specific controls you can implement to help protect your business.

New retirement plan distribution options introduced by SECURE 2.0
SECURE 2.0 provides new opportunities for plan participants to take retirement distributions without incurring early withdrawal penalties.

Understanding the New Changes to the Tax Credit for Clean Vehicles
Updated FAQs have been made available, April 2024, which provide comprehensive details about the tax credits for clean vehicles. These include new, previously owned, and qualified commercial clean vehicles.

Schlenner Wenner & Co. is proud to be a part of Anna Marie’s Alliance 2024 expansion project
Anna Marie's Alliance, a domestic violence shelter, has broken ground on the final phase of its multi-year expansion project, aiming to convert its dormitory-style living quarters into apartment-like units, with the renovation completion expected by the end of 2024.

Understanding the timeline for Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI)
Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) access is set to be phased in this spring 2024. As we move towards a more transparent corporate landscape, it is crucial for businesses and financial institutions to understand and comply with these regulations.

The importance of timely tax filing and payments: Understanding penalties and interest
Filing and paying your taxes late can lead to costly penalties and interest. It's crucial to understand these implications to avoid any financial shocks.

Understanding the tax treatment of work-life referral services
A work-life referral (WLR) program is an employer-funded fringe benefit that provides WLR services to eligible employees. These services assist employees with identifying, contacting, and negotiating with life-management resources for solutions to personal, work, or family challenges.

Existing home sales plunge amid stable jobless claims
March proved challenging for the housing market, as sales of existing homes plummeted by 4.3%, marking the steepest drop since November 2022.

8 Security Measures To Protect Your WordPress Website
Thousands of WordPress websites are hacked daily, causing significant disruptions and data leaks. Learn about nine essential security measures you should prioritize to protect your WordPress website from cyber threats.

Industrial production rebounds as housing starts plunge
Housing starts dropped by 14.7% to 1.32 million on an annualized rate, the lowest level since last August.

Still need to file? Don’t forget about the IRS’s Free File Tax Program
Still need to file for 2023? Taxpayers with an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) over $79,000 can utilize the IRS's Free File Fillable Forms. This option is best for those comfortable with following IRS form instructions and publications when preparing their own taxes.

IRS’s continued effort to protect taxpayers from scams: Highlighting fake charities
Before making a donation, potential donors are advised to ask for the fundraiser's charity name, website, and mailing address to independently verify its authenticity. The IRS also suggests using the special IRS Tax-Exempt Organization Search tool to verify if an organization is a legitimate tax-exempt charity.
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