Taxes May 18, 2026
AICPA Recommends Nearly 200 Guidance Priorities for the IRS
The American Institute of CPAs provided the IRS with 193 recommendations for the tax agency's 2026-2027 Priority Guidance Plan.
Taxes May 18, 2026
Justice Department Rolls Out $1.8B Fund as Part of Trump Settlement with IRS
The Justice Department announced May 18 a new $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” to compensate anyone for perceived targeting by past administrations as part of settling President Donald Trump’s $10 billion suit against the IRS.
Taxes May 18, 2026
IRS Lays Out Terms for Conservation Easement Dispute Settlements
The IRS last week announced the terms of a new settlement opportunity for eligible taxpayers involved in syndicated conservation easement or historic preservation easement disputes with the tax agency.
Taxes May 18, 2026
Trump’s IRS Lawsuit May End with a $1.7 Billion Compensation Fund
U.S. officials have discussed creating a $1.7 billion federal fund to pay victims of so-called government weaponization to resolve President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service.
Taxes May 15, 2026
IRS Extends Tax Deadline Again for Most Western Washington Residents
Tax Day may have passed weeks ago, but Washington residents living in areas affected by storms, flooding and landslides late last year are getting yet another extension.
IRS May 14, 2026
Hiring Watch: IRS is Looking for a Few Good Appeals Officers
If you've ever yearned to work in the IRS Independent Office of Appeals, now's your chance.
Taxes May 13, 2026
Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Grant Application Period Runs Through July 6
LITCs represent low-income taxpayers in controversies with the IRS and educate low-income and English-as-a-second-language individuals about their taxpayer rights and responsibilities.
Taxes May 11, 2026
AICPA Pushes IRS for Code Section 4960 Excise Tax Transition Relief
The American Institute of CPAs requests transition relief and comprehensive guidance regarding Section 4960 of the tax code, amended last year by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, that imposes an excise tax on applicable tax-exempt organizations.
Taxes May 11, 2026
IRS Plans Settlement Offers in Conservation Easement Disputes
The IRS said last week that it will soon release the terms of a limited-time settlement opportunity for eligible taxpayers involved in conservation easement disputes.
Taxes May 11, 2026
New Court Case Paves Way for Additional Disaster Refund Claims
The main issue contested in the new case was whether section 7508A relief should be applied broadly to taxpayer responsibilities or be limited by IRS pronouncements.
IRS May 11, 2026
IRS Seeks IRSAC Members for 2027
Interested in serving on the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council next year? If so, you have until June 5 to submit your IRSAC application to the IRS.
Taxes May 11, 2026
IRS: Applications for TCE and VITA Program Grants Now Accepted
The IRS is accepting applications for Tax Counseling for the Elderly and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance grants through the end of the month.