Prop. regs. amend Sec. 3406 backup withholding regulations

The IRS issued the proposed regulations to reflect changes made by H.R. 1 to the threshold for backup withholding for third-party settlement organizations such as PayPal, Venmo, and others.

IRS IT overhaul set to finish by 2028, former official says

After years of delays, the IRS expects to complete modernization of its fragmented IT systems by 2028, a former acting IRS commissioner said at an AICPA webcast.

IRS to start accepting and processing tax returns on Jan. 26

The IRS acknowledged that new tax provisions could affect federal taxes, credits, and deductions. The start of filing season is in line with previous years.

Electronic filing for business tax returns starts next week

The IRS said it will begin accepting business tax returns electronically next week. No date has been announced yet for individual tax returns.

AICPA calls on IRS to automate Sec. 1033 extension requests

The recommendation aims to cut delays that leave taxpayers uncertain about disaster related replacement deadlines for property.

Proposed regulations provide guidance on car loan interest deduction

In proposed regulations for the car loan interest deduction, the IRS addresses issues for taxpayers and lenders, including eligibility criteria for the deduction and information-reporting requirements.

Business standard mileage rate increases for 2026

The IRS increased the optional standard mileage rate used to calculate the deductible costs of operating a vehicle for business to 72.5 cents per mile driven, up 2.5 cents from 2025.

IRS updates FAQs on business interest limitation, premium tax credit

The updates reflect changes made in H.R. 1, P.L. 119–21, commonly known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Corporate Transparency Act, source of BOI reporting mandate, held constitutional

Despite the Eleventh Circuit holding that the Corporate Transparency Act is constitutional, an interim rule from Treasury means that domestic companies are not subject to beneficial ownership [...]

Even an expert says: Digital asset reporting creates headaches

At the AICPA National Tax Conference, digital assets expert Nik Fahrer, CPA, sympathized with tax pros who dread the upcoming tax season because of digital asset reporting requirements.