A statement Thursday praised Treasury for ” reducing regulatory burden on businesses” and said the “AICPA remains committed to appropriate anti-money laundering policies.
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IRS practice & procedure
Treasury says it won’t enforce BOI fines or penalties against U.S. citizens, businesses
A news release says Treasury won’t enforce fines or penalties against U.S. citizens or domestic reporting companies or their beneficial owners. Treasury will also issue proposed rulemaking to limit beneficial ownership information reporting to foreign reporting companies only.
Fifth Circuit affirms denial of accountable care organization’s tax exemption
Finding that the organization was not operated exclusively for the promotion of social welfare, the Fifth Circuit affirmed the Tax Court’s judgment.
Frozen digital asset rewards constitute gross income
Digital asset rewards from staking and other activities constitute income in the year of receipt, irrespective of whether the account is later frozen, the IRS Chief Counsel’s office determined.
FBAR penalties are not taxes imposed by the Code
Because they are imposed under Title 31, taxpayers’ foreign bank account reporting failure penalties were not subject to the Code’s procedural requirements, the Tax Court held.
Phish, smish, and spear phish: IRS releases 2025’s Dirty Dozen
The annual list, which began in 2002, lists 12 ways scammers try to gain confidential information from tax professionals or trick taxpayers.
Acting IRS commissioner steps down
The agency’s COO will take over for Douglas O’Donnell, who has worked for the IRS since 1986.
Thousands of workers in IRS small business division to lose jobs
An email sent to managers on Wednesday said that more than 3,500 probationary workers in the Small Business/Self-Employed division are expected to be notified Thursday that they are no longer employed with the IRS.
AICPA urges IRS to meet needs of taxpayers, preparers during filing season
“Americans deserve a fully functioning agency that can be respected by taxpayers and their preparers,” a statement by AICPA CEO Mark Koziel said Sunday as IRS officials plan for cuts in federal workforce.
Lower auto depreciation limits issued for first time in at least 3 years
The IRS issued the 2025 depreciation limitations for passenger vehicles, including those for which bonus depreciation is applied.
IRS delays resignation offer for critical tax season workers
IRS employees received an email Wednesday advising them that workers in “critical filing season positions” must work until mid-May.
Frivolous-tax-return penalty sustained
The Tax Court found all requirements of Sec. 6702(a) were met regarding the taxpayer’s zero-wage and -income return.
AICPA supports Senate discussion draft to help taxpayers, preparers
An AICPA news release mentioned 13 provisions in the bipartisan draft that have its strong support, including ones dealing with tax filing by victims of disasters, electronic notices, and callback technology.
Executive order’s hiring freeze causes IRS to cancel some job offers
The IRS said President Donald Trump’s executive order calling for a hiring freeze caused it to rescind all jobs offered with a start date after Feb. 8.
FinCEN says BOI reporting remains on hold
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) said Friday that while the U.S. Supreme Court did stay one nationwide injunction, one issued by a different judge in a separate case remains in effect.
AICPA: Executive order shouldn’t affect IRS tax season hiring
The AICPA’s vice president–Tax Policy & Advocacy said President Donald Trump’s executive order to freeze hiring at the IRS should not affect seasonal employees, who likely are already hired and trained.
Werfel to resign Monday as IRS commissioner
Danny Werfel, who had two years remaining on his term, said he made the decision after “significant introspection and consultation.” An AICPA statement praised Werfel for “moving the IRS in the right direction to improve taxpayer services and start instituting modern technologies.”
Final regs address taxes on gifts to taxpayers from ex-U.S. citizens, residents
The final regulations implement Sec. 2801, added to the Code in 2008, and follow up on proposed regulations issued 10 years ago.
Final regs. address resolution of federal tax controversies by Appeals
The final regulations, which include 24 exceptions to consideration of federal tax controversies by the Independent Office of Appeals, generally follow the proposed regulations issued in October 2022.
IRS testing changes to alternative dispute resolution programs
New pilot programs involve fast-track settlements and post-appeals mediation.
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