Roger and Annie discuss updates on the employee retention tax credit, including the IRS's new moratorium on processing claims, as well as new requirements for reporting beneficial owners coming in 2023 which have tight 30 day reporting deadlines. They also cover the IRS's changing audit focus to target more complex returns like partnerships and high net worth individuals, along with the IRS actively hiring for these new audit priorities.SponsorsPadgett -  Contact Padgett or Email Jeff PhillipsGet NASBA Approved CPE or IRS Approved CELaunch the course on EarmarkCPE to get free CPE/CE for listening to this episode.Connect with the Hosts on LinkedInRoger HarrisAnnie SchwabReviewLeave a review on Apple Podcasts or PodchaserSubscribeSubscribe to the Federal Tax Updates podcast in your favorite podcast app!This podcast is a production of the Earmark MediaThe full transcript for this episode is available by clicking on the Transcript tab at the top of this pageAll content from this podcast by SmallBizPros, Inc. DBA PADGETT BUSINESS SERVICES is intended for informational purposes only.

(00:00) - Federal Tax Updates Ep 17

(02:47) - Employee Retention Credit Refresher

(04:40) - ERC Fraud Concerns

(12:21) - ERC Moratorium

(25:13) - Amending Returns for ERC

(31:29) - Beneficial Owner Reporting

(46:18) - E-file Mandate for Informational Returns

(49:25) - IRS Hiring

(54:12) - Wrap Up and Remember To Subscribe