Fifth Circuit Rejects “Passive Investor” Rule for Code Sec. 1402(a)(13) Exception (Sirius Solutions, L.L.L.P., CA-5)
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals held that a “limited partner” in Code Sec. 1402(a)(13) is a limited partner in a state-law limited partnership that has limited
Health Care Is The Key Legislative Priority To Kick Off 2026
Addressing health care will be the key legislative priority a 2026 starts, leaving little chance that Congress will take up any significant tax-related legislation in
IRS Extends Transition Period for PFML Programs (Notice 2026-6)
The IRS has extended the transition period provided in Rev. Rul. 2025-4, I.R.B. 2025-6, for states administering paid family and medical leave (PFML) programs and employers
IRS Grants Relief for Farmers Deferring Tax on Land Sales (Notice 2026-3)
The IRS issued guidance providing penalty relief to individuals and corporations that make a valid Code Sec. 1062 election to defer taxes on gains from the sale
IRS Lists FAQs on Premium Tax Credit (FS-2025-10; IR-2025-127)
The IRS issued frequently asked questions (FAQs) addressing updates to the Premium Tax Credit. The FAQs clarified changes to repayment rules, the removal of outdated
IRS Issues FAQs on Limitation on Deduction for Business Interest Expense (FS-2025-9; IR 2025-126)
The IRS issued frequently asked questions (FAQs) addressing the limitation on the deduction for business interest expense under Code Sec. 163(j). The FAQs provide general information
2026 Standard Mileage Rates Released (Notice 2026-10; IR 2025-128)
The IRS released the optional standard mileage rates for 2026. Most taxpayers may use these rates to compute deductible costs of operating vehicles for: business,
IRS Provides Interim Guidance on Amendments to Bonus Depreciation Under OBBA; Proposed Regulations Forthcoming (Notice 2026-11; IR 2026-06)
The IRS has released interim guidance to apply the rules under Regs. §§1.168(k)-2 and 1.1502-68, with some modifications, to the the acquisition date requirement for property qualifying for
Proposed Regulations Issued on Car Loan Interest Deduction (NPRM REG-113515-25; IR 2025-129)
Proposed regulations regarding the deduction for qualified passenger vehicle loan interest (QPVLI) and the information reporting requirements for the receipt of interest on a specified
IRS Issues FAQs on Deduction for Qualified Overtime Compensation (FS-2026-1; IR 2026-10)
The IRS issued frequently asked questions (FAQs) addressing the new deduction for qualified overtime compensation added by the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The
IRS Issues Certifications for Energy Project Credit (Announcement 2025-22, 2025-23)
The IRS has disclosed the first set of certifications for the qualifying advanced energy project credit under Code Sec. 48C(e) for the period beginning: March 29, 2024,
IRS Provides Guidance on Expanding Availability of HSAs (Notice 2026-5; IR 2025-119)
The IRS provided guidance on changes relating to health savings accounts (HSAs) under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) (P.L. 119-21). These changes generally