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Tax pros should watch out for phishing emails and other attacks, Security Summit warns

IR-2025-75, July 15, 2025 — The Internal Revenue Service and Security Summit partners warn tax professionals to be wary of evolving phishing emails and other schemes to steal sensitive taxpayer data and offer steps tax pros can take to protect sensitive taxpayer information.

IRS urges extension filers to use IRS Free File this summer

IR-2025-74, July 10, 2025 — The Internal Revenue Service encourages taxpayers who requested an extension to file their returns now rather than wait until the Oct. 15 deadline. IRS Free File makes it easy.

IRS, Security Summit launch summer series to help tax pros protect clients from identity theft as Nationwide Tax Forums begin

IR-2025-73, July 1, 2025 — With new scams continuing to emerge, the Internal Revenue Service and the Security Summit partners today announced the start of the special summer Protect Your Clients; Protect Yourself campaign to help tax professionals protect themselves against new and ongoing threats involving tax-related identity theft.

Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee 2025 Annual Report includes recommendations to Congress and IRS

IR-2025-72, June 25, 2025 — The Internal Revenue Service Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC) released its 2025 annual report today with 14 recommendations – four to Congress and 10 to the IRS.

National Taxpayer Advocate issues mid-year report to Congress

IR-2025-71, June 25, 2025 — National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins today released her Fiscal Year 2026 Objectives Report to Congress, highlighting a largely successful 2025 filing season while raising concerns about persistent refund delays for victims of identity theft, delays in processing Employee Retention Credit claims, and critical challenges facing taxpayers and the IRS as the agency prepares for the 2026 filing season.

Long sworn in as the 51st IRS Commissioner

IR-2025-70, June 23, 2025 — Billy Long was sworn in as the 51st Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service on June 16. Long was confirmed by the Senate on June 12.

IRS improves Pre-Filing Agreement tax certainty program for large business and international taxpayers

IR-2025-69, June 17, 2025 — The Internal Revenue Service today announced improvements to its Pre-Filing Agreement (PFA) program to provide greater tax certainty for large business and international taxpayers.

Organizer and seller of micro-captive insurance program agrees to pay penalties for promoting micro-captive insurance companies

IR-2025-68, June 16, 2025 — The Internal Revenue Service today announced a settlement with Bruce Molnar, cofounder and majority owner of Alta Holdings, LLC (Alta), U.S. Risk Associates Insurance Company Limited (U.S. Risk), and Newport Re, Inc. (Newport Re).

IRS provides additional transition relief for brokers who are required to file information returns and backup withhold on certain digital asset sales

IR-2025-67, June 12, 2025 — The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued Notice 2025-33 extending and modifying the transition relief provided in Notice 2024-56 for brokers who are required to file Form 1099-DA to report certain digital asset sale and exchange transactions by customers.

IRS has options to help taxpayers who missed the filing deadline

IR-2025-66, June 9, 2025 — The Internal Revenue Service today highlighted several resources to help taxpayers who missed the April 2025 federal income tax return filing deadline and owe taxes, interest and penalties.

IRS announces tax relief for taxpayers impacted by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and wildfires in Missouri; various deadlines postponed to Nov. 3

MO-2025-02, June 9, 2025 — The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Missouri that were affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and wildfires that began on March 14, 2025. These taxpayers now have until Nov. 3, 2025, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.

IRS reminder: the second quarter estimated tax payment deadline is June 16

IR-2025-65, June 6, 2025 — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers that second quarter 2025 estimated tax payment is due Monday, June 16.

IRS Nationwide Tax Forum early bird registration expires June 10

IR-2025-64, June 5, 2025 — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded tax pros the early bird registration rate for the 2025 IRS Nationwide Tax Forum expires on Tuesday, June 10.

IRS releases fiscal year 2024 Data Book describing agency’s activities

IR-2025-63, May 29, 2025 — The Internal Revenue Service today issued its annual Data Book detailing the agency's activities during fiscal year 2024 (Oct. 1, 2023 – Sept. 30, 2024).

Tax pros: Register now for the 2025 IRS Nationwide Tax Forum

IR-2025-62, May 27, 2025 — The IRS encourages tax professionals to register now for the 2025 IRS Nationwide Tax Forum, coming this summer to Chicago, New Orleans, Orlando, Baltimore and San Diego.

U.S. taxpayers living, working abroad must file 2024 tax return by June 16 deadline

IR-2025-61, May 22, 2025 — The Internal Revenue Service encourages taxpayers living and working abroad to file their 2024 federal income tax return and pay any tax due by Monday, June 16, 2025.

IRS announces call for grant applications for Tax Counseling for the Elderly and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance programs

IR-2025-60, May 13, 2025 — The Internal Revenue Service is now accepting applications for the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) grants.

Interest rates remain the same for third quarter of 2025

IR-2025-59, May 12, 2025 — The Internal Revenue Service announces that interest rates will remain the same for the calendar quarter beginning July 1, 2025.

IRS opens application period for Low Income Taxpayer Clinic grants May 15

IR-2025-58, May 9, 2025 — The Internal Revenue Service will begin accepting applications for Low Income Taxpayer Clinic matching grants from all qualified organizations from May 15, 2025, to July 14, 2025. The period of performance for the grant will be Jan. 1, 2026, to Dec. 31, 2026.

IRS reminds taxpayers and small businesses to look out for scams

IR-2025-57, May 8, 2025 — The Internal Revenue Service joins in celebrating National Small Business Week by reminding taxpayers and small businesses that, even though the April 15, 2025, tax filing deadline has passed, it is important to stay vigilant against scams and fraud year-round.

IRS celebrates entrepreneurs and small business owners during National Small Business Week

IR-2025-56, May 2, 2025 — The Internal Revenue Service celebrates National Small Business Week, May 4-10, with important tools and insights for entrepreneurs and small business owners to protect their businesses and successfully navigate tax filing requirements.

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