The bill would empower survivors of domestic abuse or spousal abandonment to file taxes without contacting their abuser.
New commissioner confident IRS can implement OBBBA’s tax provisions
Commissioner Billy Long explained his management philosophy at the 2025 Tax Summit of the National Association of Enrolled Agents, where he said IRS employees will be able to implement the OBBBA’s tax provisions.
IRS staff cuts could put burden on practitioners to explain OBBBA
A retired IRS communications executive told the AICPA’s Town Hall that employees will be challenged to explain tax changes in the massive law.
IRS advises of Tuesday deadline to maintain Business Tax Account access
The IRS warned that those who do not revalidate accounts by Tuesday will need to request access to the account again, either as a designated official or other user type.
Congress passes act allowing tax relief when a state declares disaster
A bill supported by the AICPA is “a major win for taxpayers and tax practitioners,” according to a statement by President and CEO Mark Koziel. The bill, which now heads to President Donald Trump for his signature, is intended to speed up the granting of tax deadline extensions after a disaster.
AICPA: Guidance needed on catch-up contributions under Roth mandate
In a letter to Treasury and the IRS, the AICPA requested guidance on language in proposed regulations issued in January.
It’s no joke: Being nice is among this attorney’s top ways to deal with the IRS
Being nice is one of tax controversy attorney Melissa Wiley’s ways of getting answers from the IRS, which also includes knowing the Internal Revenue Manual and using self-service tools.
AICPA recommends changes to mandate ending federal disbursements by paper check
An executive order issued in March requires the Treasury secretary to cease issuing paper checks for all federal disbursements and requires all payments made by the federal government to be electronically processed.
IRS withdraws proposed regs. governing built-in losses and gains
The IRS said Tuesday that it expects to issue a revised notice of proposed rulemaking after it studies the issues addressed in the 2019 proposed regulations.
TAX PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
2025 tax software survey
AICPA members in tax practice assess how their return preparation software performed during tax season and offer insights into their procedures.
