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Shutdowns and tax obligations; 529 money and the CPA exam; gig questions; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

The Internal Revenue Service named Jarod Koopman as its acting chief tax compliance officer.

The commissioner of the Social Security Administration, Frank Bisignano, has been named to a dual role as CEO of the Internal Revenue Service, a new position.

The Internal Revenue Service issued guidance on the corporate alternative minimum tax in response to comments it received.

The Internal Revenue Service was able to steer through this past tax season despite extensive cuts, but next season could be a problem, according to a new report.

The American Institute of CPAs is urging the federal government to keep all Internal Revenue Service employees working for the duration of the shutdown.

The IRS is looking for help for its VITA and TCE programs — no tax experience required!

The comment period has been extended to March 31, and the extra 45 days to perfect R&D claims is now available Jan. 10.

Getting started on our next shutdown; bleeding tax lawyers; who really levies tariffs?; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

The Internal Revenue Service's Independent Office of Appeals launched a two-year pilot program designed to increase taxpayers' awareness and use of PAM.

The Internal Revenue Service is postponing until Sept. 30, 2026, a wide range of deadlines.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is abruptly curtailing the $7,500 tax credit for new electric vehicles and $4,000 for used EVs.

The IRS is lowering the fee for PTINs from $11 to $10.

The Treasury and the IRS issued guidance on qualified OZ investments in rural areas under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

The plan estimates up to half a workday would be needed to complete shutdown activities.

The Internal Revenue Service's contingency plans for a government shutdown are currently unknown, with the web page for the most recent plan from last December returning an error message as of Friday afternoon.

The Treasury Department reported it has made significant progress on modernizing information systems at the Internal Revenue Service and signed agreements.

Tax traps; women in the profession; checking out; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

The Internal Revenue Service and Treasury Department's phase out of paper refund checks for individual taxpayers is the first step in an earlier announced order to more widely transition to electronic payments.

Notice 2025-54, announces the special per diem rates for the special transportation industry rate, the rate for the incidental expenses-only deduction, and the rates and list of high-cost localities.