IRS reminds Southeast Georgia taxpayers of Aug. 20 deadline
Southeast Georgia wildfire victims have until Aug. 20 to file and pay certain federal taxes, while a new law may preserve more time to claim refunds.
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IRS watchdog says digital-first service left some filers behind
The IRS processed most 2026 returns successfully, but its taxpayer watchdog found long delays and limited help for people needing manual review or identity assistance.
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Senate Funding Deal Moves Forward as IRS Rolls Out Automatic Tax-Penalty Relief
Senate leaders reached a funding agreement intended to prevent a federal shutdown, while the IRS began moving eligible taxpayers toward automatic penalty relief.
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New 2026 Charitable Deduction Rules Change Nonprofit Fundraising
New 2026 tax rules may broaden the donor base while pressuring larger gifts, requiring nonprofits to update appeals, receipts and cash-flow plans.
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IRS warns tax preparers that cyberattacks can delay taxpayer refunds
An IRS summer campaign urges tax professionals to strengthen security as stolen credentials and client data can lead to fraudulent filings and refund delays.
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IRS Expands Business Tax Account Tools for Small Businesses
New IRS tools let eligible small businesses download notices, schedule payments and review records, but access still depends on entity type and user role.
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IRS Requires New Annual Filing for Group-Exemption Leaders
Most nonprofit central organizations with group exemption letters must use new Form 15644 annually. Here are the filing windows and Jan. 22, 2027, transition rules.
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Trump Accounts are open: What families should know about the $1,000 benefit
Trump Accounts can now receive contributions, but the $1,000 Treasury deposit has strict eligibility rules, an IRS election process and long-term limits.
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IRS phases out First Time Abate as automatic relief begins
The IRS is replacing request-based First Time Abate with automatic penalty relief, but taxpayers with transition-period returns may still need to ask.
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Senate Judiciary Vote on Todd Blanche Faces IRS Settlement Dispute
The Senate Judiciary Committee set an August 4 vote on Todd Blanche after Sens. Cornyn and Tillis sought written assurances about a disputed IRS settlement.
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IRS Begins Automatic Tax Penalty Relief for Eligible Taxpayers This Summer
The IRS is rolling out automatic penalty relief for taxpayers with strong compliance histories, but unpaid tax, interest and noncovered penalties still remain due.
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DOJ charges two men in alleged $52.7 million tax-credit scheme
A July 21 indictment alleges two men filed 290 false pandemic tax-credit returns, while GAO warns about IRS controls and improper-payment risks.
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AI Tax Integrity Act advances from Ways & Means with JCT “negligible” receipts impact
United States Congress and Budget Watch – House Ways & Means advances H.R. 9501, creating an IRS AI fraud-detection pilot; JCT calls receipts impact negligible.
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Judge sanctions Trump lawyers in IRS case over improper-purpose fund
On July 13, 2026, Judge Kathleen Williams sanctioned Trump’s lawyers in a dismissed IRS case, finding “improper purpose” and limiting use of the “settlement” terms.
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IRS says automatic penalty relief starts this summer—who qualifies and what to watch
The IRS says Automatic Exemption from Penalty (AEP) will replace parts of First Time Abate starting summer 2026—here’s who gets automatic relief.
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Ways & Means advances 7 IRS bills: taxpayer rights, AI integrity, hospitals
July 1, 2026: House Ways & Means marked up seven IRS tax-administration bills on taxpayer rights, AI safeguards, ghost-preparer fraud, and hospital transparency.
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IRS Working Families Tax Cuts: “No tax on tips” and “No tax on overtime”
IRS guidance updated July 1 and July 6 explains the ‘no tax on tips’ and ‘no tax on overtime’ deductions—and what to track in your pay records.
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Judge Kathleen Williams blocks “settlement” label, sanctions Trump IRS lawyers
July 13 ruling says Trump–IRS case was used for an “anti-weaponization” fund; judge sanctions lawyers and blocks “settlement” label in court.
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IRS Working Families Tax Cuts Updated July 1: How 2025 Filing May Change
IRS updated Working Families Tax Cuts guidance July 1, 2026. If you filed for 2025, some changes may be retroactive—review eligibility and W-4.
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IRS ‘Automatic Exemption from Penalty’ starts Summer 2026: late-filing impact
AEP replaces First Time Abate for eligible late filers: the IRS will skip some failure-to-file/pay/deposit penalties starting Summer 2026.
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July 10, 2026 tax cutoff: IRS warns some COVID-19 refund claims need action
United States Consumer Costs and Household Budgets – July 10, 2026 is a cutoff for some COVID-19-related tax refund or protective claims tied to Kwong v. United States.
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Treasury sets Trump Accounts default fund before July 4 launch
United States Evening Breaking National Update – Treasury named a default S&P 500 fund for Trump Accounts and outlined a new stock-contribution process before the July 4 rollout.