IRS clarifies health savings account changes in H.R. 1 in new notice

Among other changes, the guidance explains that bronze and catastrophic plans are considered HSA-compatible under Sec. 223.

PTEs need more notice of changes, more time to respond, AICPA says

In a letter to Treasury and the IRS, the AICPA seeks changes to tax reporting requirements for partnerships and S corporations.

Government withdraws defense of retirement fiduciary rule

The Justice Department dropped its appeal in a case challenging a Biden-era regulation, leaving financial advisers free from new fiduciary duties for now.

IRS announces prop. regs. on international tax law provisions in OBBBA

The proposed regulations will deal with changes included in H.R. 1, P.L. 119-21, commonly known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

IRS outlines details for Trump accounts

The IRS released initial details on Trump accounts, a new type of IRA for some children. Also, a billionaire business executive pledged $6.25 billion to provide 25 million children with a $250 [...]

New regs. reshape 1% stock buyback tax, drop funding rule

The IRS published final regulations that scrap the proposed funding rule and ease compliance for M&A deals, preferred stock, and netting provisions.

AICPA asks Treasury, IRS to change approach to dual consolidated losses

A letter urges an exception to the current “all or nothing” approach that prevents U.S. companies from deducting any part of a dual consolidated loss if even a portion of the DCL was used in a [...]

About 1 million taxpayers to get automatic penalty relief next year

During a session at the AICPA National Tax Conference, the national taxpayer advocate said the IRS will start applying first-time abatements automatically next year.

IRS clarifies how employees can claim 2025 tip and overtime deductions

The IRS also is updating some income tax forms and instructions to help taxpayers claim the deductions.

AICPA warns that merger of IRS offices would ‘confuse’ taxpayers

The proposed merger of the Office of Professional Responsibility and the Return Preparer Office would blur “the public’s ability to perceive the distinction between credentialed, uncredentialed, [...]