IRS Modernizes Collection: What’s Next for Tax Practitioners
Tax practitioners need to be prepared for a shifting landscape in the IRS’s collection efforts in 2026 and beyond. The last several months have made clear that
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The IRS’s Free Direct File Program Is on the Chopping Block. What Went Wrong?
With its Direct File program, the IRS tried to give U.S. taxpayers a free solution to a longstanding complaint: that tax prep is too expensive.
Darren Guillot Responds to IRS Issuing Tens of Thousands of Credit Disallowances | alliantgroup
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has been issuing tens of thousands of Letter 105C notices, denying Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims.
IRS is expanding its free filing program. Here’s what that means for taxpayers
During a pilot phase this spring, 140,000 participants received a total of $90 million in refunds. Nine in 10 users rated the software as “excellent” or “above average,” according to a government survey.
IRS uses AI to close the tax gap
The Internal Revenue Service is turning to artificial intelligence to help select tax returns to audit and narrow the tax gap, but it needs to use this new technology consistently and transparently, according to a new government report.
Government Shutdown Could Disrupt Upcoming Tax Season, IRS Commissioner Says
As Americans prepare for the opening of tax season, lawmakers are racing to avert a government shutdown. If they fail to come to an agreement, the resulting pause in nonessential operations could affect taxpayers’ filing experience, according to IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel.
IRS Seeks Outside Help with Identifying Errors During Filing
The IRS is searching for contractors to support its plans to catch errors on tax returns when they are initially filed to avoid the need to fix them later — potentially with help from artificial intelligence.
IRS to Wipe Clean $1 Billion in Penalties as Collection Resumes
Nearly two years after the IRS hit pause on issuing automated collection reminder notices, the agency has set a date to begin resuming that work and coupled it with a clean slate for millions of affected taxpayers.
IRS Shuffles Leadership Roles in Revamp With Fresh Funds
The IRS is launching plans with boosted technology and artificial intelligence to collect unpaid taxes from higher earners, partnerships and large corporations.
IRS restructures leadership
The Internal Revenue Service has reorganized its leadership structure at the top, with a single deputy IRS commissioner instead of two, and four chief executives