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IRS safe harbor from penalties for failure to file correct information returns

IRS Notice 2017-09 provides the requirements for making an election related to information returns and seeks comment on the matters discussed in the notice. Section 202 of the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-113) amended sections 6721 and 6722 to provide that an error on an information return or payee statement does not need to be corrected to avoid a penalty if the error relates to an incorrect dollar amount and differs from the correct amount by no more than $100 ($25 with respect to an amount of tax withheld). This safe harbor generally does not apply to a payee statement if a payee makes an election that the safe harbor not apply “at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may prescribe.”

[Form 1099]