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2026 Inflation Adjustments for Health Savings Accounts Released (Rev. Proc. 2025-19)
The IRS has released the 2026 inflation-adjusted amounts for health savings accounts under Code Sec. 223. For calendar year 2026, the annual limitation on deductions under Code Sec. 223(b)(2) for a...
IRS Reminds Taxpayers and Small Businesses to Stay Vigilant Against Scams Year-Round (IR-2025-57)
The IRS has marked National Small Business Week by reminding taxpayers and businesses to remain alert to scams that continue long after the April 15 tax deadline. Through its annual Dirty Dozen li...
Marginal Production Percentage Depletion Rates Announced (Notice 2025-20)
The IRS has announced the applicable percentage under Code Sec. 613A to be used in determining percentage depletion for marginal properties for the 2025 calendar year. Code Sec. 613A(c)(6)(C) defi...
Earned Income Tax Credit Marks 50th Year Aiding Working Families (IR-2025-38)
The IRS acknowledged the 50th anniversary of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), which has helped lift millions of working families out of poverty since its inception. Signed into law by President ...
Applicable Terminal Charge and SIFL Rates for Determining Value of Noncommercial Flights on Employer-Provided Aircraft Issued (Rev. Rul. 2025-09)
The IRS has released the applicable terminal charge and the Standard Industry Fare Level (SIFL) mileage rate for determining the value of noncommercial flights on employer-provided aircraft in effect ...
IRS Urges Taxpayers To Review Withholding Early To Avoid Surprises Next Filing Season (IR-2025-52)
The IRS is encouraging individuals to review their tax withholding now to avoid unexpected bills or large refunds when filing their 2025 returns next year. Because income tax operates on a pay-as-you-...
IRS Whistleblower Office Unveils First Multi-Year Operating Plan To Strengthen Program Oversight (IR 2025-40)
The IRS has reminded individual taxpayers that they do not need to wait until April 15 to file their 2024 tax returns. Those who owe but cannot pay in full should still file by the deadline to avoid t...
IL - Permanent rules for Illinois gives credit adopted
Illinois adopted permanent rules for the Illinois Gives Credit program. The program provides corporate and personal income tax credits for contributions to permanent endowment funds held by qualif...
2026 Inflation Adjustments for Health Savings Accounts Released (Rev. Proc. 2025-19)
The IRS has released the 2026 inflation-adjusted amounts for health savings accounts under Code Sec. 223. For calendar year 2026, the annual limitation on deductions under Code Sec. 223(b)(2) for a...
IRS Reminds Taxpayers and Small Businesses to Stay Vigilant Against Scams Year-Round (IR-2025-57)
The IRS has marked National Small Business Week by reminding taxpayers and businesses to remain alert to scams that continue long after the April 15 tax deadline. Through its annual Dirty Dozen li...
Marginal Production Percentage Depletion Rates Announced (Notice 2025-20)
The IRS has announced the applicable percentage under Code Sec. 613A to be used in determining percentage depletion for marginal properties for the 2025 calendar year. Code Sec. 613A(c)(6)(C) defi...
Earned Income Tax Credit Marks 50th Year Aiding Working Families (IR-2025-38)
The IRS acknowledged the 50th anniversary of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), which has helped lift millions of working families out of poverty since its inception. Signed into law by President ...
Applicable Terminal Charge and SIFL Rates for Determining Value of Noncommercial Flights on Employer-Provided Aircraft Issued (Rev. Rul. 2025-09)
The IRS has released the applicable terminal charge and the Standard Industry Fare Level (SIFL) mileage rate for determining the value of noncommercial flights on employer-provided aircraft in effect ...
IRS Urges Taxpayers To Review Withholding Early To Avoid Surprises Next Filing Season (IR-2025-52)
The IRS is encouraging individuals to review their tax withholding now to avoid unexpected bills or large refunds when filing their 2025 returns next year. Because income tax operates on a pay-as-you-...
IRS Whistleblower Office Unveils First Multi-Year Operating Plan To Strengthen Program Oversight (IR 2025-40)
The IRS has reminded individual taxpayers that they do not need to wait until April 15 to file their 2024 tax returns. Those who owe but cannot pay in full should still file by the deadline to avoid t...
IL - Permanent rules for Illinois gives credit adopted
Illinois adopted permanent rules for the Illinois Gives Credit program. The program provides corporate and personal income tax credits for contributions to permanent endowment funds held by qualif...

The Internal Revenue Service is looking toward automated solutions to cover the recent workforce reductions implemented by the Trump Administration, Department of the Treasury Secretary Bessent told a House Appropriations subcommittee.


A taxpayer's passport may be denied or revoked for seriously deliquent tax debt only if the taxpayer's tax liability is legally enforceable. In a decision of first impression, the Tax Court held that its scope of review of the existence of seriously delinquent tax debt is de novo and the court may hear new evidence at trial in addition to the evidence in the IRS's administrative record.


The IRS has reminded taxpayers that disaster preparation season is kicking off soon with National Wildfire Awareness Month in May and National Hurricane Preparedness Week between May 4 and 10. Disasters impact individuals and businesses, making year-round preparation crucial. 


A decedent's estate was not allowed to deduct payments to his stepchildren as claims against the estate.


The IRS issued interim final regulations on user fees for the issuance of IRS Letter 627, also referred to as an estate tax closing letter. The text of the interim final regulations also serves as the text of proposed regulations.These regulations reduce the amount of the user fee imposed to $56.


The Tax Court appropriately dismissed an individual's challenge to his seriously delinquent tax debt certification. The taxpayer argued that his passport was restricted because of that certification. However, the certification had been reversed months before the taxpayer filed this petition. Further, the State Department had not taken any action on the basis of the certification before the taxpayer filed his petition.


Taxpayers will experience a short delay to the start of the 2014 filing season, but passage of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 averted the possibility of an IRS shutdown in January. The budget agreement, however, did not include any tax provisions, and tax reform must find a new vehicle to move forward in Congress. Meanwhile, the IRS starts 2014 with a new leader, who promised to restore public trust in the agency after a troubled 2013.

Many higher-income taxpayers will be in for a big surprise when they finally tally up their 2013 tax bill before April 15th. The higher amount of taxes that may be owed will be the result of the combination of several factors, the cumulative effect of which will be significant for many. These factors include a higher income tax rate, a higher capital gains rate, a new net investment income tax, and a new Medicare surcharge on earned income, as well as a significantly reduced benefit from personal exemptions and itemized deductions for those in the higher income tax brackets.

Good recordkeeping is essential for individuals and businesses before, during, and after the upcoming tax filing season.


Tax season is scheduled to begin shortly and, as in past years, there are some possible glitches to be mindful of. Already, the IRS has alerted taxpayers that the start of filing season will be delayed. Late tax legislation, although unlikely, could result in a further delay. Some new requirements under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act have been waived for 2014, but others have not. The IRS also is facing the prospect of another government shutdown in January.


Shortly after resuming operations post-government shutdown, the IRS told taxpayers that the start of the 2014 filing season will be delayed by one to two weeks. The delay will largely impact taxpayers who want to file their 2013 returns early in the filing season. At the same time, the White House clarified on social media that no penalty under the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) individual mandate would be imposed during the enrollment period for obtaining coverage through an ACA Marketplace.


Despite the 16-day government shutdown in October, a number of important developments took place impacting the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, especially for individuals and businesses. The Small Business Health Option Program (SHOP) was temporarily delayed, Congress took a closer look at income verification for the Code Sec. 36B premium assistance tax credit, and held a hearing on the Affordable Care Act's employer mandate. Individuals trying to enroll in coverage through HealthCare.gov also experienced some technical problems in October.


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