Taxes August 25, 2025
IRS Says Tax Interest Rates to Stay Unchanged for Q4 of 2025
For individuals, the rate for overpayments and underpayments will be 7% per year, compounded daily, the IRS said on Aug. 25.
Taxes August 25, 2025
‘Ghost’ Tax Preparer Sentenced to 22 Months in Prison for Tax Fraud
Kim Brown, 40, of Augusta, GA, pleaded guilty to two counts of aiding and assisting in the preparation and filing of false income tax returns, according to the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Georgia.
IRS August 25, 2025
Taxpayer Input Sought on Free Tax Filing Options as IRS Direct File Faces Elimination
Taxpayers have through Sept. 5 to fill out a survey that will be presented to Congress, as the Biden-era program that allows taxpayers to file their taxes for free is at risk of being shut down.
Taxes August 25, 2025
OnlyFans Creator Made $5.4M But Didn’t Pay Her Taxes, Feds Say
Kylie Leia Perez, who lives in Tampa, FL, and uses the stage name “Natalie Monroe,” owes the IRS at least $1.6 million in back taxes, the U.S. Attorney's Office said on Aug. 14.
Taxes August 19, 2025
IRS Accepting Applicants for 2026 Compliance Assurance Process
CAP employs real-time issue resolution through transparent and cooperative interaction between large corporate taxpayers and the IRS to improve federal tax compliance
Taxes August 14, 2025
IRS Scraps Kiosks at Taxpayer Assistance Centers After Many Were Found to Be Broken
The IRS is shutting down its self-service kiosk program at Taxpayer Assistance Centers after the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration expressed concerns to the agency that several of the computer terminals were unusable.
Taxes August 14, 2025
Taxpayer Advocate: IRS to Share Appeals Case Memos with Taxpayers Upon Request
The IRS Independent Office of Appeals recently reminded staff that they should share a copy of the Appeals case memorandum with taxpayers who make an informal request for the document.
Taxes August 14, 2025
Mayo Clinic ‘Schools’ IRS in $11.5 Million Court Victory
After nine years, a court of appeals ruling in July officially confirmed Mayo Clinic’s final victory over the IRS in a $11.5 million legal dispute over its tax-exempt status.
Taxes August 13, 2025
Key Filing Deadline for Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax is Around the Corner, IRS Says
Taxpayers who operate large trucks and buses have until Aug. 31 to file Form 2290 for vehicles first used on a public highway in July 2025, the IRS said on Tuesday.
IRS August 12, 2025
IRS Doled Out $123.5 Million to Whistleblowers in FY 2024
The total dollar amount of awards paid increased substantially from $88.8 million in fiscal year 2023. The total number of awards in FY 2024, however, decreased from 121 in FY 2023 to 105 in FY 2024.
Taxes August 12, 2025
IRS Gives Tax Filing Deadline Extension to Victims of June West Virginia Flash Floods
The IRS has extended the filing deadline to Feb. 2, 2026, for individuals and businesses in two West Virginia counties that were devastated by flash flooding from torrential rains in mid-June that left at least six people dead.
Taxes August 11, 2025
These States Have the Highest Share of Homeowners Who Would Benefit if Trump Scraps Capital Gains Tax
The biggest potential beneficiaries are those who have already built considerable wealth through their property, and they mainly come from states where home prices are high and have increased quickly, according to a Redfin report.