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
Bloomberg Tax Introduces the Next Generation of Bloomberg Tax Provision
Expanded global tax provision capabilities, including support for multinational reporting, non-U.S. statutory tax rates, and multi-currency reporting
Taxes August 3, 2026
Amazon to Pass on Some of Its $600 Million Tariff Refunds to Customers
The Seattle-based e-commerce giant disclosed the refund in its earnings call with analysts on Thursday, when Amazon announced it beat Wall Street’s expectations with a 20% revenue increase from last year.
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.
Taxes August 3, 2026
Billionaire Tax is Endorsed by California Democrats
The controversial billionaire tax won the backing of the California Democratic Party on Sunday, the latest twist in the drama surrounding a measure that has roiled the left and its allies.
Taxes August 3, 2026
New York City Pushes Back Pied-à-Terre Tax Exemption Deadline
The original deadline of Aug. 21 has been pushed back to Sept. 18, giving New York City homeowners more time to file an appeal over the new non-primary residence property surcharge.
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.
Taxes July 31, 2026
New York Governor Trolls LeBron James with Tax on Rumored NYC Home
Gov. Kathy Hochul's team used a post on X to label the athlete “LePied-a-Terre” in response to a report from ESPN that he would commute via helicopter from Manhattan to play for the Philadelphia 76ers.
Taxes July 31, 2026
Comedian Carlos Mencia Lists Encino Home for $6.8M Amid Tax-Evasion Allegations
Mencia faces 12 felony state tax evasion charges brought by the Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman’s newly established Business Tax Fraud Unit.
Taxes July 31, 2026
Staten Island Homeowners Say They Fear for Safety After Names, Addresses Published on NYC Tax List
The list released by New York City contains hundreds of Staten Island properties, including many that should not qualify for the surcharge on luxury second homes.
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 30, 2026
California’s Proposed Billionaire Tax Exposes Rifts Among Labor Unions
SEIU California, which is taking a neutral stance on the tax, is a parent organization of SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West, the union that crafted the measure and moved to put it on the November ballot.