IRS Grants 2025 Penalty Relief for New Tip and Overtime Reporting Rules (Notice 2025-62; IR-2025-110)
The IRS has announced penalty relief for the 2025 tax year relating to new information reporting obligations introduced under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The relief applies to penalties imposed under Code Secs. 6721 and 6722 for failing to file or furnish complete and correct information returns and payee statements. The OBBBA introduced new deductions for qualified […]
Interim Guidance Provided on the Exclusion of Interest on Loans Secured by Rural or Agricultural Real Property Issued (Notice 2025-71; IR-2025-113)
The IRS released interim guidance and announced its intent to publish proposed regulations regarding the exclusion of interest on loans secured by rural or agricultural real property under Code Sec. 139L. Taxpayers may rely on the interim guidance in section 3 of the notice for loans made after July 4, 2025, and on or before the […]
2026 Inflation Adjustments for Pension Plans, Retirement Accounts Released (Notice 2025-67; IR-2025-111)
The 2026 cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) that affect pension plan dollar limitations and other retirement-related provisions have been released by the IRS. In general, many of the pension plan limitations will change for 2026 because the increase in the cost-of-living index met the statutory thresholds that trigger their adjustment. However, other limitations will remain unchanged. The […]
IRS Releases Safe Harbor for Investment and Grantor Trusts to Stake Digital Assets (Rev. Proc. 2025-31)
The IRShas provided a safe harbor for trusts that otherwise qualify as investment trusts under Reg. §301.7701-4(c) and as grantor trusts to stake their digital assets without jeopardizing their tax status as investment trusts and grantor trusts. The Service also provided a limited time period for an existing trust to amend its governing instrument (trust agreement) to […]
NTA Collins Working On Better Communication For Taxpayer Advocacy Service
WASHINGTON – National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins told attendees at a recent conference that she wants to see the Taxpayer Advocate Service improve its communications with taxpayers and tax professionals. “What I would like to do is improve our responsiveness and communication with fill-in-the-blank, whether it be taxpayer or practitioner, because I think that is […]
IRS Finalizes Comprehensive Stock Buyback Excise Tax Rules Under Inflation Reduction Act (TD 10037)
The IRS and Treasury have issued final regulations that implement the excise tax on stock repurchases by publicly traded corporations under Code Sec. 4501, introduced in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Proposed regulations on the computation of the tax were previously issued on April 12, 2024 (NPRM REG-115710-22) and final regulations covering the procedural aspects […]