Taxes February 6, 2026
IRS Issues Proposed Rules on Clean Fuel Tax Credit
The Treasury Department and the IRS released proposed regulations Feb. 3 on the clean fuel production credit under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Taxes May 27, 2025
Pending Tax Legislation Will Result in Cancellation of IRS Direct File
The tax bill that passed the House and is headed to the Senate includes a provision to end the IRS Direct File program.
IRS May 27, 2025
Two Postal Workers Part of $63 Million Scheme to Steal IRS Refund Checks
The two U.S. Postal Service clerks and the two accused check resellers have been charged with conspiracy to aid and abet bank and wire fraud, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan said May 23.
Taxes May 23, 2025
IRS Gives Select Taxpayers Until June 16 to File 2024 Returns
For U.S. citizens and resident aliens now living or working abroad, including those with dual citizenship, the deadline for filing returns and paying any taxes owed is June 16, 2025.
IRS May 22, 2025
IRS Probationary Workers Told to Return to Office Before Memorial Day
After being on paid administrative leave since mid-March, IRS probationary employees have been told to return to the office by May 23, after being fired by the Trump administration in February and reinstated a month later.
IRS May 22, 2025
17 People Arrested After IRS Participates in ICE Raid at Seattle-Area Beverage Company
In one of the first immigration raids involving the IRS, federal agents arrested 17 people at Eagle Beverage and Accessories Products in Kent, WA, on May 20.
IRS May 20, 2025
Trump IRS Nominee Billy Long Grilled Over Ties to Fraudulent Tax Credits
The former Missouri lawmaker acted as a pitchman for tax credits that didn’t exist, Senate Finance Committee Democrats said.
Taxes May 16, 2025
Tax Court Delivers Bad News to Tardy Taxpayer
In a new case, an office mix-up authorizing the wrong FedEx service resulted in a missed tax deadline. The Tax Court addressed whether the “equitable tolling” doctrine grants the taxpayer a reprieve.
Taxes May 15, 2025
IRS: Applications for TCE and VITA Grants Accepted Through May 31
The Tax Counseling for the Elderly and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance grants allow eligible organizations to apply for annual funding to provide free federal tax return preparation assistance for up to three years.
IRS May 14, 2025
IRS Criminal Investigators in Chicago Are Being ‘Deputized’ as Immigration Enforcers
The Trump administration’s refocusing of federal resources on immigration has landed at the Chicago office of IRS-CI, where agents are now being prepared for unprecedented special assignments to help track down undocumented immigrants.
Taxes May 12, 2025
IRS: No Change to Tax Interest Rates for Q3 of 2025
For individuals, the rate for overpayments and underpayments will be 7% per year, compounded daily, the IRS said on May 12.
Taxes May 12, 2025
IRS Opens 2026 Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic Grant Application Period
Under Internal Revenue Code Section 7526, the IRS awards matching grants to qualifying organizations to develop, expand, or maintain an LITC. Eligible organizations may request up to $200,000 for the 2026 grant year.
Taxes May 9, 2025
IRS Issues New Warning For Taxpayers to Avoid Losing Money, Personal Data
Even if you filed your tax return for the year, the IRS warned this week that taxpayers should remain on alert for some common scams to avoid losing money and personal data.