2025 IRS Nationwide Tax Forum; April 1 deadline for obligatory withdrawals; Tax year 2021 returns; and more

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e-News for Tax Professionals March 14, 2025

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Issue Number:  2025-11

Inside This Issue

* 2025 IRS Nationwide Tax Forum Opens for Registration [ #First ]
* Retirees: April 1 is last day to begin obligatory withdrawals from IRAs and 401(k)s [ #Second ]
* April 15 deadline reminder for tax year 2021 returns [ #Third ]
* Tax Time Guide: Avoid penalties and interest; use IRS electronic payment methods for quick, secure service [ #Fourth ]
* Technical Guidance [ #Fifth ]
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*1.  2025 IRS Nationwide Tax Forum Opens for Registration*

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Tax Pros: Registration is now open for the 2025 IRS Nationwide Tax Forum [ [link removed] ]. Register today to ensure your space this summer in one of the five following cities:


* Chicago: July 1 – 3
* New Orleans: Aug. 5 – 7
* Orlando: Aug. 26-28
* Baltimore: Sep 9-11
* San Diego: Sep. 16 – 18

The IRS Nationwide Tax Forum [ [link removed] ] offers continuing education and networking opportunities to Enrolled Agents, Certified Public Accountants, IRS Annual Filing Season Program participants and other tax professionals. Each forum offers more than 40 seminars and workshops on a wide variety of federal and state tax issues presented by experts from the IRS and its partner associations. Attendees may earn up to 18 continuing education credits.

Visit IRS Nationwide Tax Forum [ [link removed] ] for information on the program, including accommodations and registration. 

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*2.  Retirees: April 1 is last day to begin obligatory withdrawals from IRAs and 401(k)s*

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The IRS reminded retirees that in most cases those who turned 73 in 2024 must start receiving payments from Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs), 401(k)s [ [link removed] ] and similar workplace retirement plans by Tuesday, April 1. Usually, Required minimum distributions (RMDs) [ [link removed] ] are paid by the end of the year. Those who reached 73 in 2024, however, were permitted to postpone their first RMD until April 1. This special rule applies to IRA owners and participants born after Dec. 31, 1950.

For more information on RMDs and other changes impacting retirees and retirement plan participants, visit Tax information for seniors & retirees [ [link removed] ] on IRS.gov.

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*3.  April 15 deadline reminder for tax year 2021 returns*

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Taxpayers have until April 15 to file their 2021 tax returns [ [link removed] ] to claim a refund. The IRS estimates that more than $1 billion in refunds remain unclaimed. Taxpayers typically have three years to file and claim their tax refunds. If they don’t file within three years, the money becomes the property of the U.S. Treasury. After the expiration of the three-year period, the refund statute generally prevents the issuance of a refund check and the application of any credits, including overpayment of estimated taxes or withholding amounts, to other tax years that are underpaid.

Forms and instructions for both current and previous years (including Forms 1040 and 1040-SR for the tax year 2021) can be found on the IRS.gov Forms and Instructions [ [link removed] ] page or by calling toll-free 800-TAX-FORM (800-829-3676) [ tel:800-829-3676 ].

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*4.  Tax Time Guide: Avoid penalties and interest; use IRS electronic payment methods for quick, secure service*

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In an effort to provide more resources for taxpayers during this filing season, the IRS encouraged filers to use electronic options [ [link removed] ] on IRS.gov. These online resources can assist filers avoid interest and late filing fees:


* Direct Pay [ [link removed] ] allows taxpayers to securely pay their taxes directly from a checking or savings account without any fees or registration.
* IRS2Go mobile app [ [link removed] ] is the official mobile app of the IRS. Taxpayers can check their refund status, make a payment, find free tax preparation assistance, sign up for tax tips and more.
* Electronic funds withdrawal (EFW) [ [link removed] ] allows taxpayers to file and pay electronically from a bank account when using tax preparation software or a tax professional.
* Electronic Federal Tax Payment System [ [link removed] ] gives taxpayers a safe, convenient way to pay individual and business taxes by phone or online. To enroll and for more information, call 800-555-4477 [ tel:800-555-4477 ] or visit eftps.gov [ [link removed] ].
* Debit or credit card and digital wallet [ [link removed] ] lets individuals pay online, by phone or with a mobile device through any IRS authorized payment processor.

This announcement is part of the Tax Time Guide [ [link removed] ], a resource to help taxpayers file an accurate tax return. Further information and help are available in Publication 17, Your Federal Income Tax [ [link removed] ].

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*5.  Technical Guidance*

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Notice 2025-17 [ [link removed] ] sets forth updates on the corporate bond monthly yield curve, the corresponding spot segment rates for February 2025 used under section 417(e)(3)(D), the 24-month average segment rates applicable for March 2025, and the 30-year Treasury rates, as reflected by the application of section 430(h)(2)(C)(iv).

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