The IRS will phase out the use of paper checks for refunds beginning Sept. 30 and will publish detailed guidance later.
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IRS keeps per diem rates unchanged for business travel year starting Oct. 1
In its list of high-cost and low-cost localities, the IRS kept per diem rates for travel, meals, and incidental expenses unchanged for the new annual period starting Oct. 1.
Details on IRS prop. regs. on tip income deduction
The proposed regulations define “qualified tips” for purposes of the deduction and contain details on allowable forms of payment.
AICPA urges IRS to modernize estate and trust tax forms
In a letter to the IRS, the AICPA said the changes align with an executive order mandating that all federal tax payments and refunds be processed electronically.
‘We’re still the thinkers’ — a reminder for tax pros in the AI era
Tax expert Annette Nellen highlights several tax provisions in the new budget law and why that law will be the main topic of conversation at the AICPA & CIMA National Tax Conference in November. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.
IRS finalizes regulations for Roth catch-up contributions under SECURE 2.0
The final regulations are similar to the proposed regulations issued in January, with some changes that the IRS said were made in response to comments.
PEEC seeks feedback on guidance for providing tax services to attest clients
An exposure draft addresses potential threats to independence when members perform tax advisory and tax planning services. The comment deadline is Dec. 15
3 new financial planning opportunities after OBBBA
Help clients navigate a few of the legislation’s broadly applicable tax changes.
IRS releases draft form for tip, overtime, car loan, and senior deductions
The IRS on Friday released a draft of Schedule 1-A (Form 1040), a single form that consolidates the calculations of the four temporary deductions for tips, overtime, car loan interest, and seniors that are allowed under H.R. 1.
IRS warns taxpayers: Social media advice can lead to costly penalties
Misleading posts about credits like the fuel tax credit are landing taxpayers in trouble — with fines up to $5,000 for frivolous returns.
Global tax deal could hurt US companies, says letter requesting OECD guidance
A letter from the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants addresses guidance and recommendations on the Pillar Two framework co-existing with U.S. tax rules for U.S. multinational enterprises in a side-by-side system to the OECD.
Treasury posts preliminary list of jobs eligible for no tax on tips
The list has a variety of occupations that customarily receive tips, including bartenders, dancers, and digital creators.
Taxpayer’s circumstances do not warrant equitable tolling
The Tax Court held that the taxpayer did not show that he pursued his rights diligently or was prevented by extraordinary circumstances from filing his petition timely.
When does debt become worthless?
The Ninth Circuit, affirming the Tax Court, recently held that to deduct a nonbusiness bad debt, the debt must be “wholly worthless,” and if the debtor reports cancellation-of-debt (COD) income, the discharged debt is not thereby presumed to be worthless to the creditor. Facts: From 2007 to 2010, Michael R.
Tax Court denies $23 million façade easement deduction
The Tax Court denied a limited liability company’s (LLC’s) claimed charitable conservation contribution deduction under Sec. 170(h) for its donation of a façade easement because the LLC failed to establish that the building was a “certified historic structure” under Sec. 170(h)(4)(C). The court also rejected the LLC’s argument that the
Guidance on research or experimental expenditures under H.R. 1 issued
The revenue procedure advises taxpayers how to make various elections, file amended returns, and change accounting methods as provided under Section 70302 of the new law.
Draft 2026 Form W-2 includes boxes and codes for tips and overtime
The IRS said previously that it will not release a new form for 2025, even though the temporary H.R. 1 provisions are effective this year, but it will provide transition relief.
IRS seeks to fill ‘critical vacancies’ as workforce declines 25%
The IRS has asked some employees who accepted deferred resignation offers if they want to stay on the job.
Will budget, staff cuts impede IRS modernization? Former commissioner weighs in
Former IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel says the cuts, combined with the need to reengineer systems for the OBBBA, will make it difficult for the IRS to succeed at improving technology.
IRS should be more transparent when communicating phone service metrics, report says
The report by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration called on the IRS to include more phone lines and to cover the entire fiscal year when reporting on its level of service and wait times.
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