The Treasury Department’s Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) has released a report showing how the Internal Revenue Service has been dramatically impacted by government-wide efforts to reduce the size
Continue Reading Auditor Releases “Snapshot” of IRS Workforce Revealing Devastating Extent of Initial Job CutsIRS Provides Additional Extensions for Taxpayers Affected by Terrorist Attacks in Israel
IRS Notice 2024-72, provides relief for individuals and businesses affected by terrorism in Israel.
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IRS to Focus on High-Income Earners Who Have Not Filed Tax Returns Since 2017
The IRS is sending out over 125,000 collection letters to high-income taxpayers who did not file one or more federal income tax returns between 2017 and 2021. The IRS will
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IRS Provides Extensions for Taxpayers Impacted by Hamas Terrorism in Israel
In Notice 2023-71, the IRS provided tax relief for individuals affected by Hamas’ terroristic action in the State of Israel beginning on October 7, 2023. Notably, this relief is not
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IRS Going All in on Use of ArtificiaI Intelligence
The IRS issued a news release today announcing a continued and more focused use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to audit partnerships, large corporations and alleged tax shelter promoters. The news
Continue Reading IRS Going All in on Use of ArtificiaI IntelligenceIRS Restricts Levy Actions Involving EIP or PPP Funds
In recognition of the continuing economic hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Internal Revenue Service is easing its collection activities to avoid the seizure of bank accounts containing either
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Internal Revenue Service Reveals Results of Two-Week Employment Tax Compliance Campaign
Yesterday the IRS announced the results of a nationwide two-week “education and enforcement campaign” regarding employment tax compliance. For several years, the IRS has made employment tax compliance a top
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IRS Publishes Frequently Asked Questions About Resumption of Collection Activity Following Shutdown
As part of its guidance to taxpayers and practitioners about how its resumption of activities this week following the government shutdown is impacting pending matters, the Internal Revenue Service has
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IRS Guidance to Field: Deep Clean Equipment Used in Cannabis Businesses Before Selling
Attorneys representing cannabis businesses are often faced with questions about what happens when the cannabis business has not paid its taxes and the IRS is proceeding with collection actions. No
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Trends in IRS Compliance Activities Through Fiscal Year 2016
On September 11, 2017, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) issued its final report discussing IRS compliance activities through fiscal year 2016 (the federal government’s fiscal year begins
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