Taxes November 9, 2026
IRS Expands Tax Pro Account to Allow Business Client Payments
Tax professionals can now make certain payments on behalf of their business clients through Tax Pro Account, the IRS announced on Nov. 6.
Taxes January 31, 2025
AICPA Asks IRS to Lessen Burden on Tax-Exempt Organizations in Foreign Filing Process
In a letter submitted to the IRS on Jan. 27, the AICPA requested that the tax agency and the Treasury Department provide exemptions to, or streamlined reporting for, certain foreign filings required by exempt organizations.
IRS January 30, 2025
Taxpayer Advocate, AICPA Back Bipartisan Draft Bill to Improve IRS Administration
A discussion draft, released Thursday by Sens. Mike Crapo (R-ID) and Ron Wyden (D-OR), that proposes several ways to fix IRS procedures and administration has strong support from National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins and the AICPA.
IRS January 29, 2025
IRS Adds 18 New Members to Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council for 2025
Established in 1953, the IRSAC is an organized public forum for IRS officials and representatives of the public to discuss a broad range of issues in tax administration.
Taxes January 28, 2025
TIGTA Alerts Taxpayers of New Tax Season Text Message Scam
Scammers impersonating the IRS are texting taxpayers leading them to believe they're going to receive an economic impact payment, also known as a recovery rebate credit, but it's a scheme to steal their personal data, TIGTA said on Jan. 28.
Taxes January 27, 2025
What Should You Do If You Suspect Your Tax Preparer Is Being Investigated by the IRS?
The following is a detailed look at why your preparer's legal troubles place you at risk, what signs might indicate they are under scrutiny, and which immediate steps you can take to protect yourself from civil and criminal tax exposure.
IRS January 27, 2025
IRS Takes Some Job Offers Off the Table as Tax Season Begins
Tax season 2025 began on Monday, but for some people who were set to start a career at the IRS during the agency's busiest time of the year, their new opportunity has come to a screeching halt because of a hiring freeze put in place by President Donald Trump during his first week in office.
IRS January 22, 2025
Why Trump’s Executive Order Should Not Impact IRS Hiring During 2025 Filing Season, According to an AICPA VP
Melanie Lauridsen, AICPA vice president of tax policy and advocacy, wrote on LinkedIn Tuesday that President Donald Trump's executive order halting the hiring of federal workers poses "no concern" to the IRS as the agency has already brought seasonal workers aboard for the 2025 tax season, which begins on Jan. 27.
Taxes January 21, 2025
IRS Probes Financial Firm That Was Focus of Pandora Papers Investigation
The tax agency has launched a probe into whether financial services firm Trident Trust Group helped well-heeled Americans evade taxes.
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Taxes January 21, 2025
AICPA Offers Strong Support for Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation Postponing Federal Tax Deadlines for State-Declared Disasters
The current statute requires the IRS to wait for a federal disaster declaration, which cannot happen until after the disaster occurs, in order to grant deadline extensions.
Taxes January 21, 2025
IRS Issues Guidance on State Paid Family and Medical Leave Programs
The IRS recently released guidance on the income and employment tax treatment of contributions and benefits paid in certain situations under a state paid family and medical leave program, as well as the related reporting requirements.
Taxes January 21, 2025
IRS Revises FAQs on Home Energy Tax Credits
The IRS updated frequently asked questions about the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit and the Residential Clean Energy Property Credit in Fact Sheet 2025-01 on Jan. 17.
Taxes January 20, 2025
Senate Finance Dems Seek Assurances From Treasury Secretary Nominee on Taxes Ahead of Vote
Senate Finance ranking member Ron Wyden and other committee Democrats are pressing Scott Bessent to submit to an IRS audit and release his tax filings ahead of the panel’s vote on his nomination Tuesday.