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IR-2026-19, Jan. 30, 2026 — The Internal Revenue Service announced today the award of $53 million in Tax Counseling for the Elderly and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance grants to organizations that provide federal tax return preparation at no cost.
IR-2026-18, Jan. 29, 2026 — The Internal Revenue Service is accepting applications for the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee through Feb. 28, 2026.
IR-2026-17, Jan. 29, 2026 — With the 2026 filing season fast approaching, the Internal Revenue Service encourages tax professionals to help their clients prepare now by sharing helpful tips and tools available at IRS.gov/GetReady.
IR-2026-16, Jan. 28, 2026 — The Internal Revenue Service encourages taxpayers to use online tools and take a few simple steps to prepare for claiming new and expanded tax benefits under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill. Families planning to claim the Child Tax Credit, the Adoption Credit, or pay for educational expenses should review these changes before filing.
IR-2026-15, Jan. 28, 2026 — National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins today released her 2025 Annual Report to Congress, finding that taxpayers generally fared well in their dealings with the IRS in 2025 and that most taxpayers are likely to have a smooth experience in 2026.
IR-2026-14, Jan. 27, 2026 — The Taxpayer Advocate Service today announced the award of more than $22.5 million in matching grants to 145 qualified Low Income Taxpayer Clinics nationwide for the 2026 grant year, which runs from Jan. 1, 2026, to Dec. 31, 2026.
IR-2026-13, Jan. 27, 2026 — The Internal Revenue Service today issued frequently asked questions to help taxpayers, businesses, and other stakeholders understand the changes under Executive Order 14247: Modernizing Payment To and From America’s Bank Account.
IR-2026-12, Jan. 26, 2026 — The Internal Revenue Service today opened the 2026 tax filing season and began accepting and processing federal individual income tax returns for tax year 2025.
IR-2026-10, Jan. 23, 2026 — The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued frequently asked questions in Fact Sheet 2026-01 related to the new deduction for qualified overtime compensation under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill.
IR-2026-11, Jan. 23, 2026 — The Internal Revenue Service and partners nationwide today launched the annual Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day outreach campaign to help millions of eligible low-to- moderate-income, working Americans claim the Earned Income Tax Credit.
IR-2026-09, Jan. 16, 2026 — The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today confirmed that supplemental basic allowance for housing payments made to members of the uniformed services in Dec. 2025 are not to be included in income by those who received the payments; they are not taxable.
IR-2026-08, Jan. 15, 2026 — The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued guidance for certain retirement plan administrators, updating safe harbor explanations to reflect tax law changes made after Aug. 6, 2020.
IR-2026-07, Jan. 14, 2026 — The Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council today issued its annual public report, offering recommendations to the IRS on a range of new and continuing issues in tax administration.
IR-2026-06, Jan. 14, 2026 — The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued Notice 2026-11 that provides taxpayers with guidance on the permanent 100% additional first year depreciation deduction for eligible depreciable property acquired after Jan. 19, 2025, provided by the One, Big, Beautiful Bill.
IR-2026-05, Jan. 9, 2026 — IRS Free File will begin accepting individual tax returns today, giving eligible taxpayers an early opportunity to prepare and file their federal income tax returns ahead of the official start of the 2026 filing season later this month.
IR-2026-04, Jan. 9, 2026 — Taxpayers may be able to take advantage of new deductions that could reduce taxable income and increase refunds due to the One, Big, Beautiful Bill, passed by Congress in July 2025.
IR-2026-03, Jan. 8, 2026 — The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued proposed regulations that would revise the threshold for when certain third-party settlement organizations are required to perform backup withholding to comply with changes made in the One, Big, Beautiful Bill.
IR-2026-02, Jan. 8, 2026 — The Internal Revenue Service announced Monday, January 26, 2026, as the opening of the nation’s 2026 filing season. This year, several new tax law provisions of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill become effective, which could impact federal taxes, credits and deductions.
IR-2026-01, Jan. 6, 2026 — With the 2026 filing season quickly approaching, the Internal Revenue Service is urging taxpayers to take a few simple steps now to prepare for filing their 2025 federal income tax returns.
IR-2025-129, Dec. 31, 2025 — The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today provided guidance on the “No Tax on Car Loan Interest” provision enacted under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill.
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