Can AI get your tax preparer in trouble with the IRS? A 2026 Tax Court case involving apparently fake case citations shows why tax professionals still need to verify AI-generated research, protect taxpayer data, and take responsibility for their work.
TIGTA found that the IRS paid about $213 million in improper EITC payments tied to nonwork Social Security numbers. The bigger issue was a data gap that made it difficult for the IRS to separate valid claims from ineligible ones.
Is the IRS going after bootleggers? TTB handles much of federal alcohol enforcement, but illegal liquor can also create serious tax problems involving unpaid excise taxes, unreported income, and tax evasion.
IRS Form 14157 is used to report suspected tax preparer misconduct. Learn when to file it, when Form 14157-A may also apply, what records to gather, and why reporting the preparer does not automatically fix your IRS account
Selling farmland can be a major financial decision. Before Texas landowners finalize a sale, understanding the possible tax considerations, important records, and planning decisions can help them move forward with better information.
Disagree with an IRS decision? The IRS appeal process may give you an opportunity for an independent review. Learn when Appeals may be available, how to request it, what to include in a protest, and which deadlines matter.
The IRS interest rate 2026 remains 7% annually for individual underpayments in Q4, compounded daily. Here is what that means if you owe taxes, use a payment plan, or are watching an IRS balance continue to change.
The tax extension deadline 2026 gives many individual taxpayers until October 15 to file, but it generally did not extend the April payment deadline. Here is why waiting until October may not make sense if your return is already ready.
Pending ERC claims 2026 are still moving through IRS review, audits, disallowances, and Appeals. Employers should use the waiting period to recheck eligibility, wage calculations, PPP overlap, supporting records, and any deadlines tied to an IRS decision.
The new IRS Tax Compliance Report gives taxpayers a clearer way to check and share their federal tax compliance status. Here is what the report shows, what Compliant, Noncompliant, and Compliance Issue may mean, and what to consider if something does not look right.
