A district court held that the government violated a taxpayer’s Seventh Amendment right to a civil jury trial in an FBAR case.
Individual income taxation
Filing season quick guide — tax year 2025
This annual tax quick guide highlights dollar thresholds, tax tables, standard amounts, credits, and deductions.
Get ready for tax season
Guide clients through the significant changes in H.R. 1.
IRS updates FAQs on business interest limitation, premium tax credit
The updates reflect changes made in H.R. 1, P.L. 119–21, commonly known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Even an expert says: Digital asset reporting creates headaches
At the AICPA National Tax Conference, digital assets expert Nik Fahrer, CPA, sympathized with tax pros who dread the upcoming tax season because of digital asset reporting requirements.
IRS clarifies health savings account changes in H.R. 1 in new notice
Among other changes, the guidance explains that bronze and catastrophic plans are considered HSA-compatible under Sec. 223.
Second Circuit reverses Tax Court’s dismissal of deficiency petition
The appellate court holds that the Sec. 6213(a) deadline for filing a Tax Court deficiency petition is nonjurisdictional and subject to equitable tolling.
About 1 million taxpayers to get automatic penalty relief next year
During a session at the AICPA National Tax Conference, the national taxpayer advocate said the IRS will start applying first-time abatements automatically next year.
IRS clarifies how employees can claim 2025 tip and overtime deductions
The IRS also is updating some income tax forms and instructions to help taxpayers claim the deductions.
Inflation adjustments to retirement account limits issued for 2026
The IRS announced inflation-adjusted limits on benefits and contributions for various retirement accounts on Thursday, including maximum contribution amounts for 401(k) plans and traditional and Roth IRAs.
Sixth Circuit affirms application of split-dollar regulation
A life insurance policy’s premiums were held nondeductible by a dentist’s practice, and its increase in cash value was taxable income to the dentist.
Frivolous arguments rejected by Tax Court
Cut-and-paste “gibberish” from tax-protester websites does not produce winning arguments.
Social Security wage base and COLA announced for 2026
Individual taxable earnings of up to $184,500 annually will be subject to Social Security tax in 2026, the Social Security Administration said. The SSA also announced a cost-of-living adjustment of 2.8% for both Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits for next year.
AICPA seeks IRS guidance on tip, overtime tax deductions for 2025
The AICPA said taxpayers and tax professionals need certainty about how to claim the deductions for 2025. The IRS has said it will not update its forms until 2026.
Annual inflation adjustments announced for tax year 2026
The IRS published annual inflation adjustments for more than 60 tax provisions for tax year 2026, in addition to changes to the standard deduction for tax year 2025.
Spouse is not entitled to sales proceeds in a judicial sale of taxpayer’s home
A taxpayer’s spouse lacked an interest in the home under state law, the Eighth Circuit held.
Flowthrough forfeiture loss deduction denied
Application of the public policy doctrine is not limited to where a criminally convicted person directly pays a fine or penalty, the Tax Court held.
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.
3 new financial planning opportunities after OBBBA
Help clients navigate a few of the legislation’s broadly applicable tax changes.
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Preparing clients for new provisions next tax season
As the 2025 filing season approaches, H.R. 1 introduces significant tax reforms that CPAs must be prepared to navigate. These legislative changes represent some of the most comprehensive tax updates in recent years, affecting both individual and corporate taxpayers. This report provides in-depth analysis and guidance on H.R. 1.
