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Search ArticlesIRS simplifies penalty relief, introduces automatic process for eligible taxpayers
IR-2026-83, July 8, 2026 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced a new automatic process to provide penalty relief for taxpayers with a history of filing and paying on time, reducing the need for them to request assistance. The new Automatic Exemption from Penalty will replace the long-standing First Time Abate administrative relief and is designed to simplify the process and reduce burden for those with a timely compliance history.
Treasury, IRS issue final regulations naming certain charitable remainder annuity trust transactions as listed transactions
IR-2026-82, July 8, 2026 WASHINGTON —The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued final regulations identifying certain arrangements purporting to be Charitable Remainder Annuity Trusts as listed transactions. Material advisors and certain participants in these listed transactions are required to file disclosures with the IRS and are subject to penalties for failure to disclose.
IRS, Security Summit launch summer series to help tax pros protect clients from identity theft
Protect Your Clients; Protect Yourself series runs for five weeks IR-2026-81, July 7, 2026 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service and Security Summit partners today launched the summer “Protect Your Clients; Protect Yourself” campaign, a five-week series highlighting practical steps tax professionals can take to protect client data, their businesses, and themselves from evolving tax-related identity theft threats.
Treasury, IRS provide safe harbor for certain contributions to Trump Accounts under the Working Families Tax Cuts
IR-2026-80, June 29, 2026 WASHINGTON — The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued Revenue Procedure 2026-25 PDF providing a gift tax reporting safe harbor for certain contributions to Trump accounts created under the Working Families Tax Cuts. Under this safe harbor, if certain requirements are met, contributions made by individual donors to Trump accounts in a given year will not be subject to gift tax reporting requirements for that year.
National Taxpayer Advocate issues 2026 mid-year report to Congress
Highlights a largely successful filing season and priorities for 2027 IR-2026-79, June 24, 2026 WASHINGTON — National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins today released her Fiscal Year 2027 Objectives Report to Congress, highlighting a largely successful 2026 filing season in which the IRS processed nearly 139 million individual tax returns, issued more than 90 million refunds, and successfully implemented extensive tax law changes despite significant operational challenges.
2027 Objectives Report to Congress
“At its core, tax administration is about people. Every tax return represents an individual, a family, or a business trying to meet their tax obligations, often while balancing financial stress, work, caregiving responsibilities, illness, language barriers, or other life challenges. Most taxpayers want to comply with the law and do the right thing. They deserve a tax administration system that works for them, treats them fairly, and provides meaningful help when problems arise.” Erin M.
IRS to offer final Saturday hours at Taxpayer Assistance Centers nationwide June 27
IR-2026-78, June 22, 2026 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced select Taxpayer Assistance Centers will be open Saturday, June 27, for the final Saturday service event of 2026. Participating TACs will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to provide in-person assistance on a range of tax-related issues. Taxpayers are encouraged to visit IRS.gov/saturdayhours before going to an office to confirm participating locations, available services, and appointment times.
Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee 2026 Annual Report includes recommendations to Congress and IRS
IR-2026-77, June 17, 2026 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC) released its 2026 annual report today with a total of 18 recommendations – six of which are directed to Congress.
Put a plan in place for potential disasters
Tax Tip 2026-47, June 9, 2026 Hurricane season officially started at the beginning of the month, but they aren’t the only type of disaster that can occur. Taxpayers are encouraged to take steps now to ensure they’re prepared in case they are impacted by a disaster or emergency. Review and update emergency preparedness plan annually Taxpayers should review their emergency preparedness plan, at least annually.
More than half the U.S. States signed up to participate in the federal scholarship tax credit program enacted under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill
IR-2026-76, June 8, 2026 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced that 27 states have elected to participate in the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC) program, which enables eligible taxpayers to claim a federal tax credit for qualified contributions to Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs) providing scholarships for qualified elementary and secondary education expenses.