1099-K Thresholds, Crypto Reporting, and the Future of IRS Filing

Special guest Wendy Walker, VP of Regulatory Affairs at Sovos and Chair of IRSAC's Information Reporting Committee, breaks down the latest developments in 1099-K reporting thresholds and the upcoming 1099-DA form for digital assets. The discussion explores the practical challenges facing tax professionals as payment platforms struggle with reporting requirements, while also examining how the IRS is modernizing its systems to handle electronic filing.SponsorsPadgett -  Contact Padgett or Email Jeff Phillips(00:00) - Welcome to Federal Tax Updates (01:33) - Special Guest Introduction: Wendy Walker (02:43) - Discussion on IRS Advisory Council and Information Reporting (03:57) - Deep Dive into 1099K Reporting (05:12) - Challenges and Uncertainties in 1099K Reporting (08:15) - Impact on Taxpayers and Tax Professionals (11:12) - Platform Issues and Reporting Complexities (23:58) - IRS Matching and Compliance (25:53) - Future of Electronic 1099s (28:10) - New 1099 DA Form Explained (28:56) - Challenges with Current Reporting (31:08) - Future of Cryptocurrency Reporting (39:22) - IRS Modernization Efforts (49:34) - Wrap Up and Future Plans Get NASBA Approved CPE or IRS Approved CELaunch the course on EarmarkCPE to get free CPE/CE for listening to this episode.Connect with Wendy Walkerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy1099 Connect with the Hosts on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rogerharrispbs/https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-schwab-852418261/ReviewLeave 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 Media