In an effort to reduce identity theft, the IRS issued proposed regulations that would permit employers to use truncated taxpayer identification numbers (TTINs) on Forms W-2, Wage and Tax Statement.
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IRS Practice & Procedure
PTIN registration system reopened
The system had been down since early June, after a federal court held that the IRS cannot charge a PTIN fee.
Changes and outages coming to IRS e-Services
Various e-Services will be unavailable between Sept. 7 and Sept. 12, the IRS announced, as it moves to a new platform.
Hurricane Harvey victims have more time to file tax returns and pay tax
The relief includes an extension of time to file certain individual and business tax returns and make certain tax payments.
Proposed budget contains tax reform provisions and would authorize regulation of tax return preparers
President Donald Trump’s proposed FY 2018 budget includes a new proposal to give the IRS authority to regulate paid tax return preparers.
Will tax reform make C corps. more attractive for closely held businesses?
Tax reform is expected to reduce the tax rates imposed on C corporations’ taxable income, giving closely held businesses a significant reason to consider converting.
Considering whether to file an income tax extension
Extensions can help in avoiding mistakes and determining that all appropriate forms are included with a return.
IRS will rule on leveraged spinoffs again
The IRS says it will again issue rulings on corporate leveraged spinoff transactions.
Taxpayers must pay electronically for ruling requests
The IRS announced that it will no longer accept checks in payment for ruling requests.
Tax Court clarifies ‘amounts in dispute’ for purposes of whistleblower awards
The Tax Court held that “amounts in dispute” for the $2 million threshold in whistleblower cases are
the total amount of the liability.
IRS cannot charge fees for PTINs
The D.C. District Court held that the IRS has the authority to require preparers to use preparer tax identification numbers but that it cannot charge fees for issuing PTINs.
IRS moves for stay of PTIN fee injunction
If granted, the stay would allow the IRS to charge the fees while it decides whether to appeal the district court decision that struck down the fees and, if it does appeal, during the appeal itself.
IRS pilots Appeals videoconference service
The IRS Office of Appeals announced that on Aug. 1 it will begin offering taxpayers and their representatives a new web-based virtual conference option for taxpayer conferences.
Regulations address new statutory due dates for many tax returns
Changes to the due dates and extensions of time to file various tax returns and information returns were implemented in a package of regulations the IRS issued on Wednesday.
Treasury identifies 8 regulations as burdensome
After reviewing all 105 Treasury regulations issued in 2016 and early 2017, the Treasury Department has identified eight that cost too much, are too complex or exceed the IRS’s statutory authority.
TIGTA official testifies about IRS data breach in FAFSA application
The details of a recent data breach affecting 100,000 taxpayers were revealed in testimony before the House of Representatives Oversight and Government Reform Committee in Washington.
Potential merger incentives resulting from proposed tax reform
The House Blueprint, if enacted, may provide incentives for certain taxpayers to merge in the future.
Executive order directs Treasury to review IRS regulations
President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Treasury Department to review “significant” regulations that were issued in 2016 and 2017 to determine if the regulations cost too much, are too complex, or exceed the IRS’s statutory authority.
Trump administration explains tax reform proposals
Key features include a large reduction in the corporate tax rate, fewer and lower tax brackets for individuals, and a repeal of the estate tax and the alternative minimum tax.
Tax reform: Accounting method opportunities
Accounting method planning that accelerates deductions or defers revenue could provide corporations with the potential to take deductions at the current rate and recognize revenue at a proposed lower rate.
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Current Developments in Taxation of Individuals: Part 1
This update surveys recent federal tax developments involving individuals, including court cases, rulings, and guidance issued during the six months ending October 2025.
