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December 16, 2025
DOL and IRS Release New Form 5500 Requirements for 2025 Employee Benefit Plans

The Department of Labor, Internal Revenue Service, and Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation have jointly released informational copies of the 2025 Form 5500 series, marking annual updates to the mandatory filing requirements for employee benefit plans. These forms serve as the federal government’s primary tool for monitoring the financial health and operations of retirement and welfare [...]

December 15, 2025
IRS Criminal Investigation Uncovers $10.59 Billion in Financial Crimes During 2025

The IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) division released its fiscal year 2025 annual report showing record-breaking results in uncovering financial crimes. The agency identified $10.59 billion in financial crimes from October 2024 through September 2025, representing a 15.7% increase from the previous year. Tax fraud alone accounted for $4.5 billion of these findings, marking a 111.8% [...]

December 12, 2025
IRS Opens Path for States to Join New $1,700 Federal Education Tax Credit Program

The Treasury Department and IRS have issued new guidance allowing states to prepare for a federal tax credit program that could save taxpayers up to $1,700 annually on their federal taxes. Revenue Procedure 2026-6, released December 12, 2025, establishes the framework for states to participate in a new federal tax credit for contributions to Scholarship [...]

December 12, 2025
IRS Launches 10th National Tax Security Awareness Week Amid Rising Holiday Scams

The Internal Revenue Service kicked off the 10th National Tax Security Awareness Week this December, highlighting the growing threat of tax-related identity theft and scams during the holiday season. The initiative, led by the Security Summit coalition of IRS officials, state tax administrators, and tax software companies, aims to protect taxpayers as criminals increasingly target [...]

December 12, 2025
IRS Issues New Guidance on Tax Deductions for Tips and Overtime Pay

The IRS has released new guidance clarifying how workers can claim tax deductions for tips and overtime pay received during 2025. Notice 2025-69, published on November 21, provides detailed instructions for approximately 6 million tipped workers and overtime earners on how to calculate and claim these new deductions without requiring additional forms from their employers. Under [...]

December 12, 2025
IRS Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged at 7% for First Quarter 2026

The IRS announced it will maintain current interest rates for the first quarter of 2026, keeping the rate at 7% annually for individual taxpayers who owe money or are owed refunds. The rates, which take effect January 1, 2026, represent a continuation of the current structure that has been in place since early 2025. For individuals, [...]

December 12, 2025
IRS Launches Early 2026 Tax Season Prep Campaign as New Tax Law Changes Take Effect

The IRS has launched its annual “Get Ready” campaign for the 2026 filing season, encouraging taxpayers to begin preparing now for filing their 2025 tax returns early next year. This year’s preparation is especially important as the One, Big, Beautiful Bill brings significant changes to federal taxes, credits, and deductions that will affect millions of [...]

December 12, 2025
IRS Sets December 31 Deadline for Tax Professional License Renewals

The IRS is reminding tax professionals across the country that they have until December 31, 2025, to renew their Preparer Tax Identification Numbers (PTINs). Anyone who prepares tax returns for compensation must have a valid PTIN, and these credentials expire at the end of each year. The renewal process takes about 15 minutes to complete online [...]

December 12, 2025
IRS Launches Online Tax Forum with 15 New Professional Education Seminars for 2025

The IRS has expanded its educational offerings for tax professionals by adding 15 new seminars to its Nationwide Tax Forum Online platform. The seminars cover current tax law updates, procedural changes, and essential topics for the 2025 tax season, including specialized sessions on retirement plan distributions and digital asset reporting requirements. Tax professionals can access these [...]