The IRS has been examining only a tiny fraction of tax filings from large partnerships due to staffing shortages and other resource constraints.
Category: NYT Accounting News
AI driving firms, clients to revisit pricing models
A majority of accounting firms say they are changing their messaging around pricing as clients increasingly question their cost models in the age of AI efficiencies.
In the blogs: Take the high road
Sweeping review; year-end procedures; close the book; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.
Over 1.4M taxpayers now facing tax refund delays
Approximately 1.4 million taxpayers have received notices that their tax refunds are being delayed because the IRS wants direct deposit information.
IRS AI projects fall by the wayside due to staff cuts
The Internal Revenue Service’s efforts to leverage artificial intelligence are running into obstacles thanks to the severe cuts in staffing and budgets.
1099-DA rules have a gross problem in 2026
CPAs dealing with the new 1099-DA rules this year are challenged by the fact that they only report gross proceeds this year, leaving them and their clients to calculate cost basis themselves.
IRS overestimated Direct File costs before ending program
The Internal Revenue Service vastly overstated the projected costs of operating the free tax prep program before terminating it, according to a new report.
IRS offers flexibility on tax deduction elections
The Internal Revenue Service issued a revenue procedure on how businesses can take advantage of new tax breaks offered by the OBBBA and withdraw elections made under the old rules.
Judge nixes FinCEN residential real estate rule
A Texas judge struck down a rule requiring professionals engaged in real estate closings and settlements to report information about nonfinanced transfers.
Competency matters more as tax rules grow more complex
The goal of regulation should not be unnecessary burdens or barriers to entry. The goal should be confidence that taxpayers are receiving reliable guidance.