IRS June 16, 2025
IRS Employees in Philadelphia Who Were Laid Off in February Have Now Returned to Work
Probationary employees' jobs were in limbo for weeks. Meanwhile, many IRS workers across the agency are looking to leave.
IRS June 12, 2025
Senate Confirms Billy Long as IRS Commissioner
The former Missouri lawmaker won confirmation on June 12 to be the next commissioner of the IRS, leading an agency that will play a key role in administering new tax breaks if Congress passes the “big, beautiful” reconciliation package.
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.
IRS June 11, 2025
Former IRS Chief Danny Werfel Joins Alliant Strategic Advisory Board
Danny Werfel, who served as IRS commissioner during the Biden administration, has joined the strategic advisory board of alliant, a Houston-based professional services and consulting firm formerly known as alliantgroup.
Taxes June 10, 2025
Don’t Pass Up Form 8300 Filing Requirements
A company that sells automobiles through an auction house claimed a software glitch outside of its control led to the non-filing of Form 8300. Did the Tax Court give the company a pass?
Taxes June 10, 2025
IRS Extends Tax Deadlines for Victims of Oklahoma Wildfires
Those impacted by the wildfires that destroyed at least 530 homes and businesses in parts of Oklahoma last March will now have until Nov. 3, 2025, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.
Taxes June 4, 2025
IRS Commissioner Nominee Advances to Senate Floor
The Senate Finance Committee voted along party lines on June 3 to approve President Donald Trump’s nomination of former Missouri Rep. Billy Long to lead the IRS over the objections of Democrats.
Taxes June 3, 2025
IRS Calls 2025 Tax Season ‘Successful’ Despite Staff Cuts, Revolving Door of Leaders
The IRS completed a "successful 2025 filing season" with 87% of taxpayer phone calls answered by customer service representatives and average wait times of three minutes, the agency said last week, despite workforce reductions and leadership changes that have put the IRS at times in a state of turmoil.
Taxes June 2, 2025
Santucci’s Pizza Owner Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion, Hiding $4.8 Million in Income From IRS
Frank Santucci Sr., owner of Santucci’s Original Square Pizza, agreed to plead to two counts of tax evasion and two counts of filing false tax returns for failing to pay nearly $375,000 in taxes, federal court records show.
Advisory May 29, 2025
Automating 1099 Compliance Enhances Firm Value to Clients
International accounting firm Armanino has implemented a 1099 and W-9 compliance system to relieve the burden on its clients, reduce risks, simplify filing processes, and create a strategic year-round plan for maintaining vendor information collection and management.
Taxes May 27, 2025
Pending Tax Legislation Will Result in Cancellation of IRS Direct File
The tax bill that passed the House and is headed to the Senate includes a provision to end the IRS Direct File program.