As we head into 2023, taxpayers in New Jersey need to prioritize compliance. The IRS has made clear that it intends to ramp up its enforcement efforts in the years to come, and its Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2022-2026 highlights several enforcement priorities. With this in mind, here are some of our key insights from 2022 that taxpayers can (and should) carry into 2023.

When taxpayers pay the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) less than they owe, interest begins to accrue immediately. Underpayment interest is calculated as a percentage of the unpaid amount, and this percentage changes based on fluctuations in the federal short-term rate.

When you receive a letter from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), it is important to address the IRS’ correspondence promptly. Whether a revenue agent is simply seeking clarification or the IRS is auditing your personal or business returns, responding in an appropriate and timely manner can mitigate your risk significantly.

Two recent reports from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS CI) highlight likely enforcement priorities for 2023. Individual and corporate taxpayers should take these potential priorities into account when assessing their tax strategies and weighing their options for addressing any outstanding reporting or payment deficiencies.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently published a Tax Tip in which it encourages eligible taxpayers to consider an offer in compromise. As the IRS explains, this is an option for taxpayers who either “can't pay their full tax liabilities” or for whom “paying the entire balance owed would cause financial hardship.” But, while submitting an offer in compromise and settling with the IRS is one option for eligible taxpayers, it isn’t the only option that is available.