Taxes February 13, 2026
Tax Court Slams Brakes on Charitable Deduction
The Tax Court immediately nixed the deduction because of the inadequate substantiation and the lack of any appraisal for high-income items.
IRS June 26, 2024
IRS Paid Out $88.8M to Whistleblowers in FY 2023
The agency gave whistleblowers 121 awards for information attributable to $338 million in tax revenue being collected in fiscal year 2023.
Taxes June 26, 2024
4 Key Takeaways From the National Taxpayer Advocate’s Mid-Year Report to Congress
While the 2024 filing season generally ran smoothly, there are still several challenges impacting taxpayers, Erin Collins says.
Taxes June 25, 2024
IRS Says Sorry to Ken Griffin for Tax Data Leak
The IRS apologized to the billionaire founder of Citadel for failing to protect his tax information from being leaked to the press.
Taxes June 21, 2024
Florida Fisherman Pleads Guilty to Evading $400K in Taxes
He is scheduled to be sentenced on Sept. 17 and faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison, a period of supervised release, restitution and monetary penalties.
Taxes June 21, 2024
IRS Offers Guidance on Exceptions to Tax on Early Emergency Retirement Distributions
A taxpayer is permitted to receive a distribution from an applicable eligible retirement plan to meet unforeseeable or immediate financial needs relating to necessary personal or family emergency expenses.
Taxes June 21, 2024
House GOP Shifts Message on 2017 Tax Cuts
Cost concerns and blue-district GOP issues prompt strategy rethink among Republicans charged with reviewing the expiring provisions.
Taxes June 21, 2024
New Draft Form of Form 6765 Released: Credit for Increasing Research Activities
Section G, which was labeled “Section F” in the version of the form that IRS shared last fall, requests the Business Component Detail.
Taxes June 21, 2024
Senate Finance Dems Look to Raise Revenue for 2025 Tax Cliff
Top party lawmakers are making it clear that taxes need to rise on wealthy individuals and multinational corporations.
IRS June 20, 2024
IRS Sees Red Flags for ‘Vast Majority’ of ERC Claims
At least 70% of ERC claims currently awaiting processing have red flags about their accuracy, IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel said.
IRS June 18, 2024
IRS Releases FAQs on Sec. 127 Educational Assistance Programs
If provided under an educational assistance program, certain educational assistance benefits can be excluded from gross income.
Taxes June 17, 2024
IRS Plans to Stop Basis Shifting Transactions
Cracking down on this tax loophole used by the wealthy could raise more than $50 billion in revenue over 10 years, Treasury said June 17.
IRS June 17, 2024
IRS Updates Careers Site to Attract Job Seekers
The website now provides a comprehensive landing spot for candidates to find everything they need to pursue a career at the IRS.