IRS August 8, 2025
IRS Commissioner Billy Long Removed by Trump Two Months After Confirmation
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will add acting IRS chief to his duties until Long's replacement is installed.
Taxes August 7, 2025
Bessent Pressed by MSNBC Analyst on How Tariffs Are Paid
On MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” Eugene Robinson walked Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent through addressing the “confusion” when it comes to whether a U.S. importer or another country would have to pay for tariffs.
Accounting July 21, 2025
AICPA Asks Treasury, IRS for Guidance on SECURE 2.0 Roth Catch-Up Contributions
In a letter sent to Treasury and the IRS earlier this month, the AICPA requested additional guidance related to catch-up contributions designated as Roth contributions within Section 603 of the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022.
Payroll July 8, 2025
Supreme Court Allows Trump to Proceed with Federal Workforce Cuts
Justices let President Trump move ahead with plans to dramatically reduce the size of the federal government, lifting a court order that had blocked several departments and agencies, including the IRS, from slashing their workforces.
Taxes July 8, 2025
Trump Orders Treasury to Set New Rules to Restrict Wind and Solar Tax Credits
In an executive order signed on July 7, President Donald Trump instructed the Treasury Department to strictly enforce the termination of the clean energy production and investment tax credits in the tax code for wind and solar facilities.
IRS June 12, 2025
Tax Industry Groups Urge Treasury to Prioritize IRS Stability
A coalition representing tax professionals urged the Treasury Department in a letter to take immediate steps to preserve core IRS functions—for both taxpayers and practitioners—amid workforce reductions at the tax agency.
Taxes June 12, 2025
Treasury Reviews Hundreds of Colleges’ Tax-Exempt Status Over Race
The Treasury Department is considering changing rules to revoke tax-exempt status for colleges that consider race in student admissions, scholarships, and other areas.
Taxes April 23, 2025
Ex-Treasury Secretary Says Trump ‘Attack’ on IRS Risks $1 Trillion Revenue Hit
Lawrence Summers said that the Trump administration’s moves to downsize the IRS, along with other changes, are likely to incentivize reduced tax-payment compliance.
IRS April 19, 2025
Bessent Replaces Acting IRS Commissioner in Musk Power Struggle
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appointed his deputy, Michael Faulkender, as the next acting chief of the IRS after reports the current leader of the agency, Gary Shapley, had been installed at the urging of Elon Musk without Bessent’s knowledge.
Taxes April 8, 2025
IRS to Share Immigrant Tax Data to Build Criminal Cases
The IRS will give taxpayer data about immigrants to U.S. authorities conducting criminal investigations, saying it will support President Donald Trump’s pledge to deport people illegally in the U.S.
IRS April 7, 2025
IRS Workers Get Final Chance to Take Deferred Resignation Offer
IRS employees who didn't accept the Trump administration's buyout offer earlier this year are being given one more chance to take the offer as more job cuts loom at the tax agency.
Small Business March 3, 2025
Reactions Mixed on Treasury Halting Enforcement of BOI Reporting Requirements
As you can imagine, there have been many views expressed on the Treasury Department's announcement Sunday evening that it will no longer enforce the Corporate Transparency Act or the associated beneficial ownership information reporting requirements.