Taxes December 12, 2025
IRS Says Financial Crimes Surged Nearly 16% in 2025—Up to $10.6B
Of the $10.59 billion, $4.5 billion resulted from tax fraud, marking an increase of 111.8% from FY24, the agency said this week.
Taxes May 18, 2023
IRS Bumps Up HSA Contribution Limits for 2024
The new inflation-adjusted amounts mean employees will be able to put more money in their HSAs next year than this year.
Taxes May 17, 2023
Former IRS Staffer Gets Jail Time for Identity Theft, Tax Fraud
Deena Vang Lee, a former IRS employee in Fresno, CA, and private tax preparer, received four years and six months in prison.
Taxes May 17, 2023
IRS Chief Daniel Werfel Says He Is ‘Deeply Concerned’ About Racial Bias in Audits
An academic study revealed that Black Americans are up to five times more likely to be audited than taxpayers of other races.
Taxes May 16, 2023
Sizing Up a Charitable Deduction for Clothing: When is an Appraisal Required?
Adhere strictly to the substantiation rules for charitable donations. A deduction worth thousands of tax dollars could be at stake.
Taxes May 14, 2023
IRS Publishes Initial Guidance for Domestic Content Tax Credit
Domestic content is generally defined as steel, iron or manufactured products that are manufactured or produced in the United States.
Taxes May 12, 2023
IRS is Looking to Connect More Taxpayers with Appeals Services
The agency is seeking ideas on how to improve tax dispute conference options for taxpayers who don’t live close to an appeals office.
Taxes May 12, 2023
AICPA Supports Extending Tax Mailbox Rule to E-Filed Returns and Payments
This practice – known as the “mailbox rule” – already applies to payments and documents sent to the IRS through traditional mail.
Taxes May 11, 2023
How Homeowners Qualify For the New Energy Efficient Tax Credits
The Inflation Reduction Act includes credits for taxpayers who make qualifying energy improvements to their home.
Taxes May 11, 2023
Ex-IRS Agent, Five Others Charged in COVID Fraud Plot
The five men and one woman were charged on May 10 with conspiracy to commit bank fraud and face up to 30 years in prison.
May 11, 2023
New Jersey CPA Pleads Guilty to $2.5 Million Tax Fraud
Benkoil admitted his conduct resulted in a tax loss to the IRS of nearly $2.5 million and has agreed to pay full restitution.
Taxes May 10, 2023
More Flexibility for Section 529 Plans
A 529 plan account owner can roll over up to $35,000 in unused funds to a Roth IRA without paying any tax, beginning in 2024.
Taxes May 7, 2023
New Law Launches Military Spouse Credit for Employers
Now new legislation enacted at the end of last year, called SECURE 2.0, provides a tax benefit to qualified small businesses aiding military families.