A new IRS Individual Online Account feature lets taxpayers download a digitally authenticated compliance report for use when applying for jobs, loans, government benefits, and other services.
AICPA supports disaster tax bill, presses for permanent relief
The bill, which awaits the president’s signature, would make disaster tax relief rules easier to find and more predictable by adding them to the Internal Revenue Code, a change the AICPA says should be made permanent.
Proposed rules would restrict Trump account eligible investments
The IRS proposed regulations that would limit Trump account investments to low-fee stock index funds and ETFs during the growth period.
IRS shifts approach to conservation easement disputes
The agency said it has ended its latest conservation easement settlement initiative and is creating a new office to coordinate strategy for such cases.
IRS provides guidance on rollovers between retirement plans and IRAs
Use of the sample forms and proposed rollover procedures in the guidance is optional for plan sponsors.
IRS staffing cuts delayed paper returns and refunds, report says
For most taxpayers, the 2026 filing season was normal, a government report says. Those who filed paper returns or relied on paper refund checks faced delays because of a smaller IRS workforce and technology problems.
Final rule will eliminate BOI reporting for US entities
Treasury said a final rule will permanently end beneficial ownership information reporting requirements for U.S. companies and U.S. persons under the Corporate Transparency Act.
Trump account prop. regs. clarify $2,500 limit for workers
The proposed regulations, which the IRS said would affect millions of children, families, and employers, also address self-employed owners, Sec. 125 cafeteria-plan contributions, and employer matching of the government’s $1,000 pilot-program contribution.
No joke: Comedian CPA adding more to Tax Return Pizza Tracker menu
CPA Nicole Davis built a Tax Return Pizza Tracker and then got a trademark for it. Now she has big plans for a companion app that would touch almost every task in a tax firm.
Final regs. issued for Sec. 3406 backup withholding rules
Final IRS regulations reflect changes made by the OBBBA to rules governing backup withholding on third-party network transactions under Sec. 3406.