Income Tax July 22, 2026
Seven Form 990 Red Flags CPAs Should Not Ignore
A difference in wording is not necessarily a problem. Yet at the same time, a material change in purpose or activity may be.
IRS October 6, 2025
Jarod Koopman Named IRS Acting Chief Tax Compliance Officer
In this acting role, Koopman will oversee IRS compliance operations, including the LB&I division, SB/SE division, TE/GE division, IRS-CI unit, Office of Professional Responsibility, Return Preparer Office, and the Whistleblower Office.
Taxes October 6, 2025
TIGTA Launches Interim Website During Government Shutdown
The interim website gives taxpayers access during the government shutdown to the watchdog's latest reports and keeps open ways for people to report fraud, waste, and abuse within IRS programs or by IRS employees.
IRS October 6, 2025
A CEO at the IRS: Treasury Department Names Frank Bisignano to Fill New Role
Bisignano will report directly to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who is also acting chief of the IRS, managing the organization and overseeing all day-to-day operations while also continuing to serve in his role as head of the Social Security Administration.
Small Business October 6, 2025
If Trump Tariffs Are Overruled by Supreme Court, Businesses Expect Refund Chaos
Should Trump’s country-based tariffs be deemed illegal, the U.S. could owe the bulk of the $165 billion in customs duties collected so far this fiscal year back to companies that paid them.
Accounting October 6, 2025
Avalara Enhances Compliance with AVI Everywhere, MCP Servers, and AI Innovations
Avalara, Inc., a maker of agentic tax and compliance solutions for businesses, has released new enhancements in its enterprise compliance.
AICPA October 3, 2025
AICPA Renews Call to Except All IRS Employees for Duration of Shutdown
The new tax law requires additional guidance to ensure compliance; without full staff, this guidance could be delayed, as we’ve seen during previous shutdowns.
Taxes October 3, 2025
IRS Posts Guidance on Opportunity Zone Tax Incentives for Rural Areas
The Treasury Department and the IRS issued new guidance Sept. 30 on qualified opportunity zone investments in rural areas under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the tax-and-spending bill signed into law in July.
Taxes October 2, 2025
IRS Extends Form 6765 Comment Period to March 31, 2026
The agency said Oct. 1 that it wants to receive additional feedback about the draft instructions for Form 6765 and is extending the dates for certain reporting rules related to the Credit for Increasing Research Activities, also known as the research tax credit.
Taxes October 2, 2025
IRS: Volunteers Needed to Provide No-Cost Tax Services
The IRS is seeking volunteers to support the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs, which offer free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals.
Taxes October 2, 2025
‘People Are Angry’: Thousands of Kansas City IRS Workers Brace for Federal Shutdown
IRS employees across the Kansas City region are bracing for the full impact of a federal government shutdown poised to force thousands home without pay.
Taxes October 1, 2025
Websites for TIGTA, Other Government Watchdogs Disappear as Government Shuts Down
For at least a half dozen government watchdog offices, their sites appeared blank on Oct. 1 except for a terse message: “Due to a lack of apportionment of funds, this website is currently unavailable.”
Taxes October 1, 2025
IRS Appeals Office Rolls Out Post-Appeals Mediation Pilot Program
The IRS said on Oct. 1 that the Independent Office of Appeals has launched a two-year pilot program to increase awareness of post-appeals mediation, as well as to make it a more attractive option to taxpayers.