Taxes January 8, 2026
IRS: 2026 Tax Filing Season to Start Jan. 26
The IRS expects to receive about 164 million individual income tax returns this year, with most taxpayers filing electronically.
Taxes January 6, 2026
AICPA Recommends Automating Extension Process for Taxpayers Affected by Federally Declared Disasters
The AICPA is requesting that the IRS leverage the use of its online taxpayer accounts to streamline the extension request submissions and notifications for section 1033 requests.
Taxes January 2, 2026
AICPA Asks IRS for Guidance on the Application of CAMT to Partnerships, Partners
The AICPA said its recommendations to the Treasury Department and the IRS aim to make the rules easier to understand and follow, which would help businesses comply with the law without facing excessive administrative burdens or uncertainty.
Taxes December 31, 2025
IRS Issues Proposed Regs on OBBBA’s Car Loan Interest Deduction
The IRS and U.S. Treasury just rolled out official guidance on a brand-new tax deduction that could save car buyers up to $10,000 in 2026.
Taxes December 31, 2025
IRS-CI Releases Its 2025 Highlight Reel
From tax evasion to cybercrime, IRS Criminal Investigation’s top 10 cases of 2025 resulted in multiyear prison sentences and multimillion-dollar financial settlements.
Taxes December 30, 2025
IRS Raises Business Standard Mileage Rate to 72.5 Cents Per Mile for 2026
The IRS announced on Dec. 29 that the optional standard mileage rate for business use of automobiles will increase by 2.5 cents to 72.5 cents per mile driven in 2026.
Taxes December 26, 2025
New USPS Rule Could Affect Year-End Tax Deductions
As a result of the new stipulation, the date stamped on mailed items may be several days later than when the mail was actually deposited, raising concerns for taxpayers who rely on the postmark to document the timing of charitable gifts.
Taxes December 26, 2025
IRS Extends Tax Deadline to May 1 for Washington Storm Victims
The IRS announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in Washington state affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides, and mudslides that began on Dec. 9.
Taxes December 26, 2025
Column: Let’s Be Grateful for the Gift of Tax Indexing
The legendary 1981 Reagan tax cut included a little-known provision called tax indexing, which has been saving taxpayers money ever since—far more money than most of us can imagine.
Taxes December 23, 2025
IRS Rolls Out Digital Form for Whistleblower Claims
The IRS Whistleblower Office said Dec. 19 that it's making it easier for whistleblowers to report tax cheats to the IRS with the launch of the new digital Form 211, "Application for Award for Original Information."
Taxes December 23, 2025
IRS Says Guidance Forthcoming on Dyed Fuel Excise Tax Refunds
Announcement 2026-01, which was issued on Dec. 22, notes that future IRS guidance will explain the process of how eligible taxpayers can submit a dyed fuel refund claim.
Taxes December 22, 2025
IRS Seeks Comments on Proposed Changes to Voluntary Disclosure Practice
The IRS on Monday opened a 90-day public comment period, which ends March 22, for proposed updates to its voluntary disclosure practice, including a more streamlined penalty framework.