The agency’s COO will take over for Douglas O’Donnell, who has worked for the IRS since 1986.
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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.
March 21 BOI reporting deadline set; further delay possible
A FinCEN alert said it would provide an update before “any further modification” of the reporting deadline, “recognizing that reporting companies may need additional time to comply with their BOI reporting obligations once this update is provided.”
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.
BOI reporting deadline extension passes US House
The bill, which provides a deadline of Jan. 1, 2026, for an estimated 32 million small businesses to file beneficial ownership information reports, comes as the BOI requirements are mired in court cases.
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.
BOI penalties increase while reporting rules remain on hold
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network list includes inflation-adjusted amounts for the civil monetary penalties for violating beneficial ownership information reporting rules.
FinCEN hints at BOI reporting changes in court filing
If an injunction is lifted, FinCEN will extend BOI filing deadlines for 30 days and reassess the types of companies required to file beneficial ownership information reports, the government said in its filing in a Texas case.
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.
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Final regs. modernize process for sale of taxpayers’ property … Inflation adjustments to retirement account limits issued for 2024 … IRS to end automatic penalties for late filing of foreign gift, bequest forms … Fraudsters get $47 million from practitioner priority service line scheme
FBAR penalties are not extinguished upon taxpayer’s death
FBAR penalties accrue on the date the FBAR form is due, not the date the penalty is assessed, a district court held.
‘A big tax year’: What practitioners need to know now
An AICPA tax leader updates listeners on the status of beneficial ownership information reporting, explains advocacy focus areas related to proposed Circular 230 regulations, and discusses the issues that would need to be negotiated to produce an extension of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.
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.
Activities to ease busy season stress
CPA firms have numerous options to relieve stress and show appreciation.
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.
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