Government Shutdown Fallout: IRS Processing Slows Down

During the recent government shutdown, many of the IRS’s core functions, such as tax refund processing, audits and nonautomated collection efforts, were temporarily paused. (Work continued that was necessary to implement One Big Beautiful Bill Act provisions and to prepare for the 2026 tax filing season.) Not surprisingly, IRS workers are now dealing with a […]

New IRS Rules Narrow the 1% Stock Buyback Tax

The Inflation Reduction Act established a 1% excise tax on the fair market value of stock repurchases (often referred to as “buybacks”) made by certain publicly traded corporations after Dec. 31, 2022. The IRS has issued final regulations that explain the application of the tax and, generally, narrow its reach. For example, the final regs […]

Facts about investing in Qualified Opportunity Zones

Claiming New Tip and Overtime Deductions? IRS Issues Key Guidance

The IRS has issued guidance for taxpayers wanting to claim new deductions for qualified tip income and qualified overtime compensation for 2025. The guidance details alternative calculation methods for the deductions because 2025 information forms, including Form W-2 and Forms 1099, won’t be updated to account for the deductions. To determine the tips deduction, employees […]

Boost your tax savings by donating appreciated stock instead of cash

Saving taxes probably isn’t your primary reason for supporting your favorite charities. But tax deductions can be a valuable added benefit. If you donate long-term appreciated stock, you potentially can save even more. Not just a deduction Appreciated publicly traded stock you’ve held more than one year is long-term capital gains property. If you donate […]

Is Your Remote Workforce Creating State Tax Exposure?

Allowing employees to work remotely from other states may introduce significant tax and compliance challenges for employers. For example, when employees are located in multiple states, employers may be required to withhold and remit income and payroll taxes in each jurisdiction. Having employees in another state can also establish what’s known as a “nexus.” This […]

First-Time Abatement: Relief Exists, But Awareness Doesn’t

Recently, National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins told attendees of an American Institute of CPAs conference that she thought the IRS needed to address problems more quickly. As an example, she said that approximately 1 million taxpayers are eligible for first-time abatements each year, but many aren’t aware of it. The IRS acknowledged the problem a […]

There’s still time for businesses to benefit from clean energy tax breaks

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law July 4, 2025, extends or enhances many tax breaks for businesses. But the legislation terminates several business-related clean energy tax incentives earlier than scheduled. For example, the Qualified Commercial Clean Vehicle Credit (Section 45W) had been scheduled to expire after 2032. Under the OBBBA, it’s available […]

Think You’ll Get a Whistleblower Reward? Not Always

Taxpayers who give the IRS Whistleblower Office (WBO) credible, specific tips about unpaid taxes may qualify for cash awards. To qualify for an award, the IRS must take action based on the tip and the WBO must collect proceeds from that action. In one new case, a tipster alleged tax fraud by several targets, including […]

Self-Employed? Don’t Miss This Valuable Health Insurance Deduction

If you’re self-employed and have realized a net profit for the year, you may be eligible for the self-employed health insurance deduction. This is an adjustment to income, rather than an itemized deduction, for premiums you paid on a health insurance policy covering medical care, including a qualified long-term care insurance policy for yourself, your […]