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Tax News & IRS Updates
We keep an eye on IRS announcements so you don't have to. Here are the recent ones worth knowing about — each links straight to the official release on IRS.gov.
- September 4, 2026Featured
Security Summit: Strengthen defenses against tax identity theft
The Internal Revenue Service and the Security Summit today urged tax professionals and taxpayers to strengthen defenses against tax-related identity theft.
Read more on IRS.gov - September 3, 2026Featured
IRS Reminder: Disaster preparedness starts with tax records
The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged taxpayers to protect important tax and financial records before disaster strikes.
Read more on IRS.gov - August 24, 2026Featured
IRS reminder: Information return e-file system transitioning to a new platform
The Internal Revenue Service today reminded information return filers who currently use the Filing Information Returns Electronically (FIRE) system to prepare now for the system’s retirement and transition to IRIS before the 2027 filing season.
Read more on IRS.gov - August 19, 2026Featured
Treasury, IRS proposes rules to protect refundable tax credits from abuse by illegal aliens
The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issued proposed regulations to apply and clarify the federal law regarding the eligibility requirements for taxpayer-funded refundable individual income tax credits.
Read more on IRS.gov - September 10, 2026
IRS reminder: Direct Pay offers free, easy way to pay taxes
The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers who have bank accounts that Direct Pay offers a free, secure way to pay federal taxes directly from a checking or savings account.
Read more on IRS.gov - September 8, 2026
IRS issues notice on 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit to support domestic biofuel production and American agriculture
The Internal Revenue Service today issued guidance on the Section 45Z Clean Fuels Production Tax Credit to empower America’s crop and livestock farmers, ranchers, and fuel producers across the country and help them access the growing domestic biofuels market in a way that makes the Clean Fuels Production Credit work for them.
Read more on IRS.gov - September 8, 2026
IRS accepting applicants for 2027 Compliance Assurance Process
The IRS today announced the opening of the application period for the 2027 Compliance Assurance Process (CAP) program for corporations. Applications will be accepted until Oct. 30, 2026.
Read more on IRS.gov - September 4, 2026
IRS reminder: National Payroll Week is time for a paycheck checkup
The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged workers and employers to review withholding and payroll tax responsibilities ahead of National Payroll Week.
Read more on IRS.gov - September 3, 2026
Treasury, IRS Move to End Tax-Exempt Status for Discriminatory Practices in Private Schools
The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have issued proposed regulations to end federal tax-exempt status for private schools that engage in racial discrimination, delivering on President Trump's Executive Orders ending discrimination and restoring merit-based opportunity.
Read more on IRS.gov - August 28, 2026
IRS online services spotlight: Taxpayers can get more done online
The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged taxpayers to explore the growing number of IRS.gov online tools that can help them quickly and securely take care of common tax tasks.
Read more on IRS.gov - August 26, 2026
IRS reminder: Extension filers can use IRS Free File this summer
The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged taxpayers who requested an extension to file their 2025 federal tax return as soon as possible, rather than waiting until the Oct. 15 deadline.
Read more on IRS.gov - August 25, 2026
IRS CEO meets with tax professionals at NY tax forum
As part of the ongoing effort to engage with taxpayers and their representatives, Internal Revenue Service Chief Executive Officer Frank J. Bisignano last week met with New York-area stakeholders at the IRS Nationwide Tax Forum in New York City.
Read more on IRS.gov - August 21, 2026
Interest rates remain the same for the fourth quarter of 2026
The Internal Revenue Service today announced that interest rates will remain the same for the calendar quarter beginning Oct. 1, 2026.
Read more on IRS.gov - August 20, 2026
IRS launches digitally authenticated Tax Compliance Report
The Internal Revenue Service today announced a digitally authenticated Tax Compliance Report available through IRS Individual Online Account.
Read more on IRS.gov - August 20, 2026
Treasury, IRS issue proposed regulations on eligible investments for Trump Accounts under the Working Families Tax Cuts
The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued proposed regulations on eligible investments for Trump Accounts, a new type of traditional IRA under the Working Families Tax Cuts.
Read more on IRS.gov - August 19, 2026
IRS establishes Office of Conservation Easements and transitions settlement process
Recognizing the important role conservation and historic preservation easements can play, as well as the specialized tax, valuation, contractual, and procedural issues they present, the Internal Revenue Service today announced the establishment of an Office of Conservation Easements.
Read more on IRS.gov - August 19, 2026
IRS updates FAQs about the limitation on the deduction for business interest expense
The Internal Revenue Service today updated frequently asked questions about the limitation on the deduction for business interest expense.
Read more on IRS.gov - August 18, 2026
IRS, Security Summit remind tax pros they need a Written Information Security Plan to protect client data
The Internal Revenue Service and Security Summit partners today reminded tax professionals to protect client data with a Written Information Security Plan.
Read more on IRS.gov
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