Rev. Proc. 2026-24 also includes the revised maximum amount that may be made newly available for excepted-benefit health reimbursement arrangements and the aggregate monthly fees allowable for direct primary care service arrangements.
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IRS appeals Kwong as advocate says refunds may be at stake
The IRS filed an appeal of the Court of Federal Claims’ Kwong decision, in which the court held that the filing deadline for refund claims for penalties and interest was automatically extended by Sec. 7508A(d) due to the COVID-19 disaster declaration.
What CPA.com’s CEO sees next for AI, tax, and the profession
AI is rapidly reshaping accounting, and this episode explores how firms can use it to transform tax, audit, and client advisory services. Erik Asgeirsson also reflected on Town Hall’s 2020 launch and previews ENGAGE. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.
IRS to develop system to track missing payments, TIGTA says
The report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration finds that manual tracking and uneven workloads slow resolution of cases of unidentified payments.
IRS overtime rose 12% in 2025 while workforce dropped, TIGTA says
Taxpayer Services staff handling calls, correspondence, and other tasks logged most of the overtime, the report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration said.
IRS stops billions in identity theft refunds but needs data earlier, report says
A report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration found that delayed 1099-R and W-2G filings limit the IRS’s ability to spot refund fraud early.
AICPA supports bills to limit BOI reporting to foreign-owned entities
The AICPA said the changes would ease the compliance load on CPAs who help small businesses navigate federal reporting rules.
Worried about that CP53E QR code? IRS updates FAQs
The IRS expanded its CP53E guidance with fresh information on QR code security, online account access problems, and how taxpayers can confirm successful bank account updates.
Final regs. modify reporting obligations for Form 8308, Part IV
The final regulations published Tuesday by the IRS stick with the proposed regulations that modify information-reporting obligations for Part IV of Form 8308, Report of a Sale or Exchange of Certain Partnership Interests.
AICPA submits nearly 200 recommendations for IRS guidance plan
The organization highlighted top technical issues across 10 areas and urged the IRS to prioritize tax simplification.
Taxpayers advised they can ignore CP53E notice — after verifying error
The IRS’s sending of about 1.4 million CP53E notices sparked concerns about errors and fraud. A release from the Taxpayer Advocate Service urged taxpayers to verify their accounts directly on IRS.gov.
IRS announces terms of new conservation easement settlement opportunity
The terms of the new, time-limited settlement opportunity include the type and amount of deduction that eligible taxpayers will be allowed and the penalty rate that will apply.
Another settlement offer planned in IRS conservation easement cases
With hundreds of cases in the courts, the IRS is preparing at least its fourth settlement offer in syndicated conservation easement cases in recent years.
CP53E notice tied to paper-check transition causes confusion
Taxpayers and practitioners are unsure whether the CP53E notices they have received are scams or simply sent in error, a confusion heightened by the inclusion of a QR code.
IRS establishes program for rulings on significant issues
The IRS is reinstating the practice of issuing these letters in response to numerous informal comments from taxpayers and practitioners regarding the time required to process letter ruling requests and the scope of those requests.
COVID-19 disaster relief case has implications for timely refund claims
National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins explained what affected taxpayers need to do in response to the Court of Federal Claims’ holding that a taxpayer’s refund claim filing deadline was automatically extended by Sec. 7508A(d)(1) due to the COVID-19 disaster declaration.
Avoiding a big tax bill on inherited IRAs
The 10-year drawdown rule can trigger hefty taxes for heirs. Learn how smart planning can help.
Fifth Circuit reverses Tax Court on ‘limited partner’ definition
The Fifth Circuit, overruling the Tax Court, held that for purposes of Sec. 1402(a)(13), “limited partner” means a partner in a limited partnership that has limited liability.
Taxpayer’s CDP case dismissed without prejudice
The Tax Court advised a taxpayer that if he filed a second petition, he probably would not have a chance for another review of the IRS’s collection action.
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