IRS Finalizes Comprehensive Stock Buyback Excise Tax Rules Under Inflation Reduction Act (TD 10037)
The IRS and Treasury have issued final regulations that implement the excise tax on stock repurchases by publicly traded corporations under Code Sec. 4501, introduced in
NTA Collins Working On Better Communication For Taxpayer Advocacy Service
WASHINGTON – National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins told attendees at a recent conference that she wants to see the Taxpayer Advocate Service improve its communications
IRS Releases Safe Harbor for Investment and Grantor Trusts to Stake Digital Assets (Rev. Proc. 2025-31)
The IRS has provided a safe harbor for trusts that otherwise qualify as investment trusts under Reg. §301.7701-4(c) and as grantor trusts to stake their
Interim Guidance Provided on the Exclusion of Interest on Loans Secured by Rural or Agricultural Real Property Issued (Notice 2025-71; IR-2025-113)
The IRS released interim guidance and announced its intent to publish proposed regulations regarding the exclusion of interest on loans secured by rural or agricultural
2026 Inflation Adjustments for Pension Plans, Retirement Accounts Released (Notice 2025-67; IR-2025-111)
The 2026 cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) that affect pension plan dollar limitations and other retirement-related provisions have been released by the IRS. In general, many of
IRS Grants 2025 Penalty Relief for New Tip and Overtime Reporting Rules (Notice 2025-62; IR-2025-110)
The IRS has announced penalty relief for the 2025 tax year relating to new information reporting obligations introduced under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act
IRS Lists FAQs on Employee Retention Credits Under ERC Compliance Provisions of the OBBBA (FS-2025-7; IR-2025-106)
The IRS issued frequently asked questions (FAQs) addressing the limitation on Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims for the third and fourth quarters of 2021 under
Social Security Wage Cap and Benefit Amounts Increase for 2026 (SSA Press Release; SSA Fact Sheet)
For 2026, the Social Security wage cap will be $184,500, and Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits will increase by 2.8 percent. These
IRS Revises and Updates Form 1099-K Frequently Asked Questions Under OBBBA Reporting Provisions (FS-2025-8; IR-2025-107)
The IRS issued updates to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about Form 1099-K, Payment Card and Third-Party Network Transactions (Code Sec. 6050W). The updates reflect changes
IRS Provides Transitional Guidance on Reporting Passenger Vehicle Loan Interest Under the OBBBA (Notice 2025-57; IR-2025-105)
The IRS has issued transitional guidance for reporting certain interest payments received on specified passenger vehicle loans made in the course of a trade or
2025-2026 Special Per Diem Rates Released (Notice 2025-54)
The IRS has released the 2025-2026 special per diem rates. Taxpayers use the per diem rates to substantiate certain expenses incurred while traveling away from
IRS Releases 2026 Inflation-Adjusted Tax Tables, Standard Deduction, AMT and Other Amounts (Rev. Proc. 2025-32; IR-2025-103)
The IRS has released the annual inflation adjustments for 2026 for the income tax rate tables, plus more than 60 other tax provisions. The IRS