Taxes July 15, 2026
Make the IRS an Offer It Can’t Refuse
The IRS won’t agree to an offer-in-compromise unless the amount offered is equal to or greater than the reasonable collection potential.
IRS March 9, 2026
Former IRS Agent Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison
Kathleen Mannion, 59, of Lawrence, MA, pleaded guilty last May to four counts of aiding and assisting in the preparation and filing of a false tax return and one count of theft of government money.
Taxes March 5, 2026
Here Are the IRS ‘Dirty Dozen’ Tax Scams for 2026
With tax-filing season in full-go mode and with March 5 being National Slam the Scam Day, the IRS on Thursday announced its annual "Dirty Dozen" list of tax scams for 2026 that threaten the tax and financial information of taxpayers, businesses, and tax professionals.
Taxes March 5, 2026
IRS 1099-DA Reporting Gaps Could Cause Crypto Investors to Overpay Taxes by $14,500, Summ Analysis Finds
The analysis of 30,000 U.S. users with moderate trading activity found $435 million in inflated capital gains for the 2025 tax year alone—a 944% overstatement compared to actual gains of $46 million.
IRS March 5, 2026
House Democrats Grill IRS Chief Over ICE Data Sharing
House Ways and Means Democrats on Wednesday pressed IRS CEO Frank Bisignano on data access concerns in his first testimony on Capitol Hill since he took on his newly created role at the tax agency.
Taxes March 4, 2026
IRS Posts FAQs on OBBBA Changes to Adoption Tax Credit
The Treasury Department and the IRS issued a fact sheet on Feb. 27 that clarifies two changes to the adoption tax credit in President Donald Trump's tax law that was enacted last July.
Taxes March 2, 2026
IRS Releases New Form Taxpayers Will Use to Claim Key OBBBA Tax Deductions
The IRS has published Schedule 1-A and its related instructions for tax year 2025 so eligible taxpayers can claim tax breaks on tips, overtime, and auto loans, as well as the enhanced deduction for senior citizens, introduced in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Taxes March 2, 2026
Tax Refunds Are Up Double Digits So Far in 2026, IRS Stats Show
Tax refunds are up by more than 10% so far in 2026 with the average refund worth $351 more when compared to this time last year, according to the latest round of refund statistics revealed by the IRS on Feb. 27.
IRS March 2, 2026
Tax Court Grants Tax Relief for Unknowing Spouse
If a married couple files a joint tax return, they are “in it together” as far as federal income tax liability is concerned. However, as shown in a new case, an “innocent spouse” may be entitled to equitable relief due to special circumstances.
Taxes February 28, 2026
IRS and Treasury Issue Guidance on New Special Depreciation Allowance for Qualified Production Property
In addition to other requirements, the special depreciation allowance only applies to qualified production property placed in service after July 4, 2025, and before Jan. 1, 2031.
Taxes February 27, 2026
Bipartisan Senate Finance Committee Bill Promises ‘Commonsense Fixes’ to IRS
The 162-page draft bill, called the Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act, bundles a number of already introduced tax administration bills with additional recommendations from the National Taxpayer Advocate.
IRS February 27, 2026
Judge Says IRS ‘Violated the IRC Approximately 42,695 Times’ by Giving Confidential Taxpayer Information to ICE
A federal judge on Thursday said the IRS broke the law by violating the Internal Revenue Code approximately 42,695 times when it shared confidential taxpayer addresses with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Taxes February 26, 2026
IRS Gives Taxpayers a More Streamlined Way to Report Tax Fraud and Scams
A new web page on IRS.gov consolidates multiple IRS fraud-reporting options into a single, centralized location, making it easier for taxpayers to report suspicious activity, the agency said on Feb. 26.