Tag: tax_administration
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IRS Establishes New Office for Conservation Easements, Revamps Settlement Process
The IRS has established a new Office of Conservation Easements to centralize expertise and refine its settlement process. The agency ends its uniform settlement initiative, acknowledging that standardized offers were not suitable for the diverse nature of these tax cases,…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentLegalEconomy IRSConservation EasementsHistoric PreservationTax AdministrationSettlement ProcessOffice of Conservation EasementsTaxation
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IRS Establishes New Office for Conservation Easements, Revamps Settlement Process
The IRS has established a new Office of Conservation Easements to centralize expertise and revise its settlement process. This change ends uniform settlement offers, allowing for more tailored resolutions for complex conservation and historic preservation tax cases.
Politics and GovernmentUSAFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsLegalEconomy Internal Revenue ServiceConservation EasementsTax AdministrationSettlement ProcessHistoric PreservationValuation IntegrityGovernment Policy
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Treasury, IRS Unveil Simplified Retirement Plan Rollover Guidance and Forms
The Treasury and IRS have released new guidance and optional sample forms to simplify retirement plan rollovers, as mandated by the SECURE 2.0 Act. This initiative aims to ease compliance for participants and plan sponsors, with public comments open until…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborLegal IRSTreasury DepartmentRetirement PlansRolloversSECURE 2.0 ActNotice 2026-49Tax Administration
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IRS and Security Summit Partners Restructure to Bolster Taxpayer Protection Against Fraud
The IRS and Security Summit partners have restructured their alliance to combat evolving tax fraud and identity theft. New work groups and enhanced payroll collaboration aim to strengthen protections and information sharing across the tax system.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentEconomyComputers and InternetLegal IRSSecurity SummitTax FraudIdentity TheftCybersecurityTax AdministrationPublic-Private Partnership
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IRS Seeks Applicants for 2027 Advisory Council Membership
The Internal Revenue Service is seeking qualified volunteers to serve three-year terms on its advisory council starting in 2027. Applications are open until June 5, 2026, for tax professionals and advocates to help advise IRS leadership on key administration issues.
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