IRS August 3, 2026
Blanche Rescinds $1.8B Weaponization Fund; Attorney General Vote to Move Forward
Two GOP holdouts—Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Thom Tillis, R-N.C.—say they'll vote to confirm acting attorney general Todd Blanche after delay.
Taxes August 3, 2026
Trump Appeals Ruling Against His IRS Audit Immunity Deal
President Donald Trump is appealing a court order barring him from attempting to use a sweeping audit-immunity settlement that resolved his $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service.
IRS July 31, 2026
IRS Modernization Bill Approved by Senate Panel
“This bipartisan bill modernizes and streamlines IRS operations, strengthens taxpayer rights, and delivers a more taxpayer-first system,” Senate Finance Chairman Michael Crapo, R-Idaho, said.
IRS July 30, 2026
Trump Might Pause Blanche Nomination as GOP Senators Object to IRS Lawsuit Settlement
A delayed vote on President Donald Trump's pick for attorney general led the president to suggest he might pull Todd Blanche's nomination for now rather than meet the senators' demands.
Taxes July 30, 2026
AICPA Supports Taxpayer Assistance Legislation
The TAS Act addresses several important tax provisions that the AICPA has long-advocated for.
Taxes July 29, 2026
IRS to Observe National Whistleblower Day on July 30
July 30 is National Whistleblower Day, and the IRS said it plans to recognize the role whistleblowers play in exposing tax fraud, reducing the tax gap, and improving tax compliance.
IRS July 29, 2026
Senators Put Blanche on Deadline
GOP holdouts want reassurance from Todd Blanche on weaponization fund, created as part of settling President Donald Trump’s $10 billion suit against the IRS.
CAS July 29, 2026
Non-Deductible IRAs: A Sound Way to Save Even More for Retirement
You may want to rely on a nondeductible IRA to supplement contributions to an employer-provided plan.
Taxes July 27, 2026
Chattanooga Church Pushes Republican Candidates, Possibly Violating Tax Law
Despite longstanding tax law that prohibits political activity at the pulpit, a Chattanooga megachurch has continued to wield political influence in state and local politics this midterm election.
IRS July 24, 2026
Spying Allegations Aside, Head of IRS and SSA Says Your Info is Safe with Him
Frank J. Bisignano, who heads both the IRS and Social Security Administration, dismissed accusations in a recent Wall Street Journal article that he spied on fellow executives during his previous financial career.
Taxes July 23, 2026
Tennessee Farmer Tried to Return $20,000 to IRS. Years Later, He’s Still Fighting
Wilson Perry Kirby, 76, says a $20,000 refund the IRS sent by mistake has turned into a yearslong dispute.
IRS July 23, 2026
IRS-CI Urges Families to Stay Vigilant Against Back‑to‑School Scams
During this season, criminals frequently target parents, educators and students with financial offenses such as online shopping scams, impersonation schemes, scholarship fraud and digital exploitation directed at youth.