TEFRA Partnership not Entitled to Exclude Partners’ Distributive Shares from Self-Employment Income (Soroban Capital Partners LP, TCM)
A limited partnership classified as a TEFRA partnership was not entitled to exclude its limited partners’ distributive shares from net earnings from self-employment under Code Sec.
Tax Court Lacked Jurisdiction as IRS Failed to Establish Valid Notice of Deficiency (Cano, TCM)
The IRS failed to establish that it issued a valid notice of deficiency to an individual under Code Sec. 6212(b). Thus, the Tax Court dismissed the
Additional Transition Relief Provided for Brokers Required to File Form 1099-DA (Notice-2025-33; IR-2025-67)
The Treasury Department and IRS have issued Notice 2025-33, extending and modifying transition relief for brokers required to report digital asset transactions using Form 1099-DA, Digital Asset
Change of Accounting Method Procedures Updated (Rev. Proc. 2025-23)
The IRS has released guidance listing the specific changes in accounting method to which the automatic change procedures set forth in Rev. Proc. 2015-13, I.R.B. 2015-
IRS Collects More Than $5 Trillion In 2024 (IR 2025-63)
The Internal Revenue Service collected more than $5.1 trillion in gross receipts in fiscal year 2024. It is the first time the agency broke the
Supreme Court Rules Tax Court Lacks Jurisdiction Where IRS Withdraws Levy (Commissioner v. Zuch, SCt.)
The U.S. Tax Court lacks jurisdiction over a taxpayer’s appeal of a levy in a collection due process hearing when the IRS abandoned its levy
Tim Flaherty Named to Power List by Rochester Business Journal
Rochester, N.Y., ( March 31, 2025) Tim Flaherty has been named to The Rochester Business Journal’s Power List 2025 for Accounting & Insurance. The list
Luxury Auto Depreciation Caps and Lease Inclusion Amounts Issued (Rev. Proc. 2025-16)
The IRS has issued the luxury car depreciation limits for business vehicles placed in service in 2025 and the lease inclusion amounts for business vehicles
IRS Issues Guidance on Alternative Method for Health Coverage Reporting (Notice 2025-15)
The IRS has issued Notice 2025-15, providing guidance on an alternative method for furnishing health coverage statements under Code Secs. 6055 and 6056. This method allows insurers and applicable
Final Regulations Identify Partnership Basis Shifting Transaction as Reportable Transactions (T.D. 10028; IR-2025-6)
The IRS has issued final regulation identifying certain partnership related-party basis adjustment transactions as transactions of interest (TOI), a type of reportable transaction under Reg. §1.6011-4.
IRS Updates FAQs on Energy Credits (FS-2025-1; IR-2025-17)
The IRS issued updates to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (Code Sec. 25C) and the Residential Clean Energy Property
Partnerships Get More Time to Furnish Form 8308 for 2024 Section 751(a) Exchanges, Notice 2025-2
The IRS has provided relief from the failure to furnish a payee statement penalty under Code Sec. 6722 to certain partnerships with unrealized receivables or inventory items
