IRS Modifies Automatic Accounting Method Change Procedures for Research Costs and Construction Contracts (Rev. Proc. 2026-32)
The IRS has modified automatic accounting method change procedures for research or experimental expenditures and certain residential construction contracts. Rev. Proc. 2026-32 modifies sections 7 and 19
Disaster Tax Relief Bill Signed Into Law
The Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act has been signed into law by President Trump. The law (H.R. 5366) allows victims of federally
Partnership’s Final Partnership Adjustment Timely Under Extended Limitations Period (Katanga Properties, TC)
A Notice of Final Partnership Adjustment (FPA) issued by the IRS to a partnership was timely under Code Sec. 6235 because the partnership and IRS had agreed
Proposed Regulations Would Deny Tax-Exempt Status to Private Schools Engaging in Racial Discrimination (NPRM REG-119986-25; IR 2026-103)
The Treasury Department and IRS have issued proposed regulations providing that a private school is not eligible for Federal income tax exemption under section 501(c)(3) if it
Final Regulations Issued on Car Loan Interest Deduction (TD 10054)
The Treasury Department and IRS have finalized regulations regarding the deduction of up to $10,000 in personal car loan interest by individuals for tax years
Fifth Circuit Again Rejects “Passive Investor” Rule for Code Sec. 1402(a)(13) Exception (K Alain, L.L.L.P., CA-5)
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals held that the original public meaning of “limited partner” in Code Sec. 1402(a)(13) is a partner who plays no significant role in managing
IRS Updates FAQs on Overtime Compensation and More (FS-2026-13; IR 2026-88)
The IRS updated frequently asked questions (FAQs) for qualified overtime compensation. The FAQs update guidance on (1) the qualified overtime compensation deduction; (2) coverage and
IRS Issues Guidance on Employer Credit for Paid Family and Medical Leave for Insurance Premiums (Notice 2026-28; IR 2026-86)
The Treasury Department and IRS have issued initial guidance on the employer credit under Code Sec. 45S for premiums paid on family and medical leave insurance as
Contributions to Trump Accounts Treated as Completed Gifts; Gift Tax Returns Not Required (Rev. Proc. 2026-25; IR 2026-80)
Contributions to Trump accounts will be treated as completed gifts that are not future interests in property and the gift tax annual exclusion amount will
IRS to Broaden Executive Compensation Tax Rules for Tax-Exempt Organizations (Notice 2026-36; IR 2026-73)
The Treasury Department and the IRS have announced plans to issue proposed regulations under Code Sec. 4960 expanding the definition of a covered employee for purposes of
IRS Updates Energy Community Bonus Credit Guidance (Notice 2026-39)
The IRS updated guidance relating to the energy community provisions in: — the Code Sec. 45 production tax credit for electricity produced from certain resources; — the
Inflation Adjustment and Reference Prices for Renewable Energy Production Credit Released (Notice 2026-37)
The IRS has published the inflation adjustment factor and reference prices for determining the credit for renewable electricity production for calendar year 2026 sales of