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.
Taxes September 19, 2025
IRS, Treasury Release Guidance on ‘No Tax on Tips’ Deduction, Which Occupations Qualify
The Treasury Department and the IRS issued proposed regulations on Sept. 19 that confirm the occupations eligible for the deduction, which excludes any tips received for "illegal activity" and "pornographic activity."
Payroll September 18, 2025
Tax Changes to Overtime Pay Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Tax Act – OBBBA Tax Law Changes
Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), employees can deduct overtime pay in certain situations—no questions asked.
Taxes September 15, 2025
IRS Releases Final Regs on Roth Catch-Up Contributions
The regulations include final rules related to a SECURE 2.0 Act provision requiring that catch-up contributions made by certain higher-income participants be designated as after-tax Roth contributions, the IRS said.
Taxes September 15, 2025
IRS Provides Glimpse of Schedule 1-A Form for New OBBBA Tax Deductions
Schedule 1-A, "Additional Deductions," for Form 1040 will be used during the 2026 tax season to calculate new deductions for tips, overtime, car loan interest, and senior citizens.
Taxes September 15, 2025
Podcasters and OnlyFans Creators Stand to Win Big Under Trump’s Tax Law
More than a quarter of large U.S.-based influencers—those with at least 100,000 followers—reported earning tips, according to a 2024 study by the Creative Class Group.
Taxes September 11, 2025
New Law Complicates Charitable Gift-Giving – OBBBA Tax Law Changes
For the first time in history, the new law creates a “floor” for deducting charitable donations deductions. At the same time, it opens up deductions to non-itemizers as well as itemizers.
Taxes September 11, 2025
Teacher Tax Credit Changes Under 2025 Trump Tax Law – OBBBA
The deduction isn’t just for teachers (although they are the most common benefactors). It may also be claimed by someone who works as an instructor, counselor, principal, or aide for students in K-12.
Taxes September 9, 2025
IRS Has Doled Out $162M in Penalties to Taxpayers Over False Tax Credit Claims Linked to Bad Social Media Advice
Thousands of taxpayers have filed inaccurate or frivolous returns that falsely claim the Fuel Tax Credit and the Sick and Family Leave Credit, often resulting in the denial of refunds and steep penalties, the IRS said Sept. 8.
Payroll September 9, 2025
What is the IRS Rule of 55 and How Does it Work?
The rule of 55 can benefit workers who have an employer-sponsored retirement account and are looking to retire early or need access to the funds if they’ve lost their job near the end of their career.
Taxes September 9, 2025
IRS Decides to Shutter Nine Taxpayer Assistance Centers
The IRS is reportedly closing nine taxpayer assistance centers in six states later this year in an apparent cost-savings move, as the agency faces a potentially smaller budget for fiscal year 2026.
Taxes September 4, 2025
IRS Has Shared Data on More Than 40,000 Immigrants with ICE
The IRS has already shared the residential addresses of more than 40,000 foreigners with immigration authorities, who are seeking to have the confidential information of at least 1 million more people incorporated directly into their database.
Taxes September 3, 2025
IRS Proposes Easing Rules on Publicly Traded Foreign Companies Moving to U.S.
The Treasury Department and the IRS issued a notice on Aug. 19 proposing to tweak rules that currently "may serve as an impediment to publicly traded foreign corporations redomiciling into the United States."