National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins urged the IRS to halt denials of claims tied to ongoing Kwong litigation, arguing that taxpayers could lose rights or pursue unnecessary litigation while courts continue to consider the case. The IRS has received more than 275,000 refund and abatement claims related to Kwong, she said.
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IRS proposes regulations implementing premium tax credit changes
The IRS and Treasury proposed regulations implementing Sec. 36B premium tax credit changes enacted in H.R. 1, including new eligibility and verification requirements, reporting changes, and rules governing repayment of excess advance premium tax credits.
ASB approves standard on auditors’ responsibilities relating to fraud
The AICPA Auditing Standards Board approved a new fraud standard to enhance and clarify auditor responsibilities in a financial statement audit.
IRS grants Hurricane Isaias tax relief in Alabama, Florida
Taxpayers in parts of Alabama and Florida that sustained damage from Hurricane Isaias have until February to file various federal tax returns and make tax payments under disaster relief announced Wednesday by the IRS. The IRS said it will automatically identify taxpayers in the covered disaster areas and apply the relief.
Social Security wage base and COLA announced for 2027
The Social Security Administration announced a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 and increased the Social Security wage base to $192,300. The annual update also includes changes to retirement earnings limits and other indexed Social Security amounts that affect taxpayers and employers.
AICPA recommends IRS clarification of Form 8050
The AICPA asked the IRS to clarify that Form 8050, used to provide direct deposit information for tax refunds, will not be included in exempt organizations’ publicly available tax return filings. An AICPA letter said the change would reduce the risk of inadvertently disclosing sensitive banking information.
AI and the audit: AICPA publishes practice aid to assist auditors
A new practice aid covers the impact of organizations’ use of artificial intelligence in financial reporting and the impact of audit firms’ use of AI in audit engagements.
AICPA reminds states of disaster-relief process with filing deadline near
The AICPA is reminding states about the correct procedure to use to request disaster tax relief following Hurricane Isaias’ landfall just days before the Oct. 15 filing deadline.
AICPA among organizations proposing Valuation Performance Framework
Feedback is being accepted through Dec. 22 on a principles-based framework to promote consistency, quality, and transparency in valuation engagements.
Recasting retirement: 3 ways AI is changing client-adviser conversations
What questions should financial advisers expect to hear from clients newly armed with artificial intelligence tools, and how can they answer the call to strengthen their position as essential experts?
Treasury, IRS propose regulations for education tax credit
Treasury and the IRS proposed regulations for the education freedom tax credit, a new federal credit under Sec. 25F for contributions to organizations that provide scholarships to eligible elementary and secondary schools.
PCAOB shares agendas for rulemaking, research
The agenda features projects on negative assurance related to comfort letter engagements, auditor independence, fraud, noncompliance with laws and regulations, and going concern. Also, the SEC is considering whether to add the CPA credential as a pathway to accredited investor qualification.
Senate approves taxpayer-focused reforms backed by AICPA
The Senate unanimously approved the Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act, a bipartisan package of 65 tax administration reforms backed by the AICPA. The measure now moves to the House.
IRS changes course to allow automatic Trump account enrollment
Treasury and the IRS issued proposed and temporary regulations providing for automatic enrollment in Trump accounts after developing a structure they said overcame barriers that previously stymied the move. Treasury estimated the approach could create more than 60 million additional accounts.
GAO tax fraud estimate puts annual losses at up to $304 billion
A first-of-its-kind GAO analysis estimates annual federal tax fraud losses at $116 billion to $304 billion. The report said that the IRS needs a coordinated antifraud strategy. The IRS partially agreed with the recommendations but disputed aspects of the report’s methodology.
IRS launches mobile app with expanded account access
After 15 years as IRS2Go, the IRS’s taxpayer app now offers expanded access to account services under a new name. The IRS said it expects to add more capabilities to the app over time.
Identity theft victims waited 20 months for IRS case resolution
A TIGTA report found that IRS delays in resolving identity theft cases cost the government $124.2 million in refund interest from fiscal years 2023 through 2025. The findings echo warnings from National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins, who has called the wait times “unconscionable.”
GASB issues guidance for its reporting model related to subsidies
New questions and answers aim to assist stakeholders with financial reporting requirements related to subsidies in Statement No. 103, Financial Reporting Model Improvements. GASB also seeks feedback on a model for voluntary digital reporting.
IRS finalizes increase in estate tax closing letter fee
The IRS issued final regulations increasing the cost of an estate tax closing letter to $76 from $56, adopting without change proposed regulations issued in June.
IRS raises per diem rates for business travel effective Oct. 1
In its annual update, the IRS increased the special per diem rates taxpayers may use to substantiate business travel expenses for the upcoming travel year and updated its list of high-cost localities.
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