Stopgap Government Funding Bill Raises Question on IRS Funding Cuts
While Congress was able to pass a short-term Continuing Resolution (CR) to prevent a government shutdown through December 20, it …
Policy Expert Offers IRS ‘Holistic’ Performance Metrics
The IRS’ objectives outlined in its Strategic Operating Plan (SOP) for spending the 10-year appropriation of agency funding from the …
Tax-exempt Hospitals’ Savings-to-Community Benefits Ratio Disputed
A new report found that tax-exempt hospitals delivered $10 in benefits to their communities for every $1 in federal tax exemption they …
Senate Approves Additional Tax Court Judge
The Senate approved the nomination of Rose E. Jenkins to the U.S. Tax Court in a 69-17 vote Monday evening. …
Whistleblower Attorneys Announce ‘Historic’ Tax Fraud Recovery
The IRS recovered $263 million in a settlement after three whistleblowers brought a taxpayer’s fraud to the agency’s attention, said …
The Ramifications of Moore v. United States
By Jonathan D. Grossberg Moore v. United States is the first time in many, many years that the Supreme Court has …
IRS Chief Counsel to Combine Large, Small Business Divisions
The IRS announced on September 18 that the Large Business & International (LB&I) and Small Business/Self-Employed (SB/SE) Divisions will be …
Additional Guidance Issued on Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit
On September 18, the Treasury Department and IRS issued a notice of proposed rulemaking and other guidance on the Alternative …
Premium Tax Credit Increases Access to Care, But at What Cost?
The enhanced premium tax credit is fulfilling its goal of increasing access to health insurance coverage, heard the Senate Finance …
Pennsylvania Imposes Electric Vehicle Road User Charge, Eliminates Alternative Fuels Tax on Electricity for Residential Charging
By Rita L. Eng Pennsylvania has enacted legislation to impose an annual electric vehicle road user charge (EV Fee) on …