Tax Compliance

New Mexico Property Tax Auctions for Delinquent Taxes

The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department announced delinquent property tax auctions scheduled for March 2026 across seven counties. These auctions are for properties with taxes delinquent for at least four years. Successful bidders must pay in full at the auction.

Missouri DOR Warns of Fraudulent Text Message Scams

The Missouri Department of Revenue issued a news release warning citizens about fraudulent text messages impersonating the DOR and DMV. These scams claim recipients have a 'Final Enforcement Notice' for overdue tickets and threaten penalties, aiming to steal personal or financial information.

Missouri DOR Warns of Phishing Text Scams

The Missouri Department of Revenue has issued a warning regarding a surge in phishing text message scams targeting Missourians. These fraudulent texts falsely claim to be from the DOR or DMV and threaten recipients with fines or suspension of privileges if immediate payment is not made. The department advises recipients not to click links or provide personal information.

Missouri DOR Accepts 2025 Tax Returns, Recommends E-Filing

The Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) has begun accepting electronically filed 2025 state tax returns. The DOR encourages taxpayers to use e-filing and direct deposit for faster refunds and to avoid potential confusion with USPS postmark delays.

Maryland Tax Season Opens

The Maryland Comptroller announced the opening of the 2026 tax filing season, encouraging electronic filing for faster refunds. The agency expects to begin issuing refunds starting February 2, 2026, and will continue outreach for tax credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit.

Maryland BPW Approves $248 Million in State Spending

The Maryland Board of Public Works approved over $248 million in state spending, including a $500,000 modification for educational assessments for students with disabilities. The Comptroller's office also highlighted the opening of tax season, the transition to a new tax processing system, and available taxpayer assistance options.

Maryland Unclaimed Property Day Encourages Searches

Maryland Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman and Governor Wes Moore are urging Marylanders to search for unclaimed property in observance of Unclaimed Property Day on February 1, 2026. The state has returned $121 million in unclaimed property during Fiscal Year 2025 and highlights a new, easier-to-use online system implemented in October 2025.

Comptroller Warns of Tax Scams Ahead of Season

The Comptroller of Maryland is warning taxpayers about fraudulent notices and tax scams ahead of the upcoming tax season. The agency reported blocking over 15,000 fraudulent returns and over $42 million in fraudulent refunds last year.

Maryland Comptroller Branch Offices Closure Due to Weather

The Maryland Comptroller announced that all branch offices will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, due to inclement weather. The agency's call centers will remain open, and virtual tax appointments will proceed as scheduled.

Louisiana Income Tax Filing Begins

The Louisiana Department of Revenue announced that state individual income tax filing for the 2025 tax year will begin on Monday, January 26, 2026. Taxpayers can file electronically via the LaTAP portal or use commercial software and printed forms. Refunds are expected within four weeks for electronic filers and eight weeks for paper filers.

USPS Postmark Changes May Affect Louisiana Tax Filings

The Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) is alerting taxpayers to changes in USPS postmark application, which may cause mailed tax filings and payments to be considered late. LDR recommends electronic filing and payment via LaTAP to avoid potential penalties and interest.

Louisiana Tax Relief for Winter Storm

The Louisiana Department of Revenue is providing automatic filing and payment extensions to individual and business taxpayers affected by Winter Storm Fern in January 2026. The extensions apply to various tax types for affected taxpayers in federally declared disaster areas, with an extended deadline of March 31, 2026.

Louisiana Expands Electronic Filing Mandate for Business Taxes

The Louisiana Department of Revenue is expanding its electronic filing and payment mandate for business taxes, effective January 1, 2026. This expansion includes most sales and use taxes, all withholding taxes, and certain informational returns, requiring taxpayers to use the Louisiana Taxpayer Access Point (LaTAP) portal.

Monroe Tax Preparer Arrested for Fraud

The Louisiana Department of Revenue announced the arrest of Felicia Ann Jackson, a Monroe tax preparer, on felony charges related to a scheme to steal state income tax refunds. Jackson is accused of submitting fraudulent documents on behalf of nine clients, attempting to steal over $35,000 in refunds.

Kansas Food Sales Tax Credit Sunsets End of 2024

The Kansas Department of Revenue issued a notice stating that the food sales tax credit for individual income taxpayers has sunsetted at the end of the 2024 tax year. This change, enacted by House Bill 2106 during the 2022 Legislative Session, means the credit can no longer be claimed on tax year 2025 returns or subsequent years.

KS DOR Tax Rate Decreases Contingent on Revenue

The Kansas Department of Revenue issued Notice 25-06 detailing new provisions from Senate Bill 269, which allows for future income and privilege tax rate decreases. These reductions are contingent on state revenues exceeding inflation-adjusted base year revenues and maintaining specific levels in the budget stabilization fund. The notice indicates that for FY 2025, revenues did not meet the threshold for a rate reduction.

Kansas Household Income Definition for Senior/Veteran Property Tax Relief

The Kansas Department of Revenue issued Notice 25-05 clarifying the definition of 'household income' for senior and disabled veteran property tax relief claims. House Bill 2231 amended K.S.A. 79-4508a to define household income as total Kansas adjusted gross income for tax year 2025 and thereafter.

Kansas Tax Changes: Personal Exemptions and Head of Household

The Kansas Department of Revenue has issued Notice 25-07 detailing changes to individual income tax personal exemptions resulting from House Bills 2231 and 2062 passed in the 2025 Legislative Session. These changes include a new $2,320 exemption for head of household filers, an increased exemption for 100% disabled veterans, and an exemption for qualifying dependents born or stillborn during the taxable year.

Kansas Historic Preservation Credit Changes

The Kansas Department of Revenue has issued Notice 25-04 detailing changes to the Historic Preservation Credit, effective July 1, 2025. Senate Bill 227 amends tax law to adjust credit percentages based on location and expenditure amounts for historic structure restoration. The Department may also reduce credits to offset delinquent taxes.

Cancel VAT Registration Guidance

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has updated guidance on how businesses can cancel their VAT registration, either online or by post. The guidance details the process, including the use of specific forms like VAT 7 and VAT 50-51 for VAT group registrations, and clarifies when cancellation applies, particularly concerning asset sales.

HMRC Tax Receipts and National Insurance Contributions Statistics

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced the upcoming release of UK tax receipts and National Insurance contributions statistics. The announcement provides the release date and time for this official statistical report, which summarizes tax revenues and expenditures.

Mandatory Tax Adviser Registration with HMRC

HMRC will implement mandatory registration for tax advisers paid to interact with HMRC on behalf of clients starting May 18, 2026. This change replaces the current registration process and requires advisers to register through a new single digital system and meet specific conditions.

ATED Statistics Release Date Announcement

HM Revenue & Customs announced that the Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) statistics will be released on March 31, 2026. The statistics will include totals and breakdowns of ATED receipts and relief claims.

HMRC Directions for Employees on Job Expenses Relief

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has published directions for employees on how to notify the agency of deductible job expenses and claim Income Tax relief. These directions are issued under the Taxes Management Act 1970 and the Income Tax (Pay As You Earn) Regulations 2003.

IRS Memo on Periodic Adjustments and Arm's Length Standard

The IRS issued Associate Chief Counsel Advice Memorandum AM2025-001 to clarify guidance on periodic adjustments and the arm's length standard under Section 482. This memo updates prior advice and addresses how taxpayers can overcome periodic adjustments by invoking the general arm's length standard or best method rule.

IRS Advice on Treaties for Branch Profits Tax on Hybrid Entities

The IRS has issued Associate Chief Counsel Advice (AM 2025-002) regarding the application of U.S. income tax treaties to the branch profits tax for hybrid entities. The advice clarifies the extent of treaty relief available for foreign entities that are fiscally transparent in their home country but treated as corporations for U.S. tax purposes, specifically addressing scenarios involving U.S. permanent establishments and U.S.-Country Y tax treaties.

IRS Guidance on Section 4960 Excise Tax Refund Claims

The IRS issued a Generic Legal Advice Memorandum (GLAM) clarifying that remuneration paid by a tax-exempt organization (ATEO) to a covered employee is subject to the Section 4960 excise tax on excess remuneration, even if the organization is part of an affiliated group with a covered health insurance provider. The GLAM states that reliance on prior reasoning that would exempt such remuneration is not a reasonable interpretation of the statute.

IRS Memo on Source of Gain from Stock Dispositions

The IRS issued Associate Chief Counsel Advice AM2024-005 clarifying the source of gain from certain stock dispositions for U.S. citizens who become bona fide residents of Puerto Rico. The memo addresses situations involving S corporations and partnerships, providing specific conclusions on whether such gains are considered derived from Puerto Rico sources for tax exclusion purposes.

IRS: Carbon Offset Credits Must Be Included in Gross Income

The IRS Associate Chief Counsel issued guidance clarifying that operators of offset projects must include the value of carbon offset credits granted by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) in their gross income. This advice addresses the tax treatment of credits issued under California's Cap-and-Trade Program.

IRS Legal Advice: NOL Carryback After Spin-Off

The IRS Office of Chief Counsel issued Field Attorney Advice stating that a taxpayer should not be allowed to allocate cumulative income from certain subsidiaries to a successor entity after a spin-off transaction if those subsidiaries remained owned by the taxpayer. This advice clarifies that such an allocation would be an inappropriate expansion of the Separate Return Limitation Year (SRLY) limitation.

IRS Field Attorney Advice: LLC Units Transfer to Tax-Exempt Entity

The IRS issued Field Attorney Advice (FAA) regarding a purported transfer of LLC units to a tax-exempt entity. The advice concludes that the transfer lacks economic substance and should not be respected for federal income tax purposes, meaning partnership income allocated to the transferred interests is taxable to the transferors.

IRS Memo on Statute of Limitations for 1120F SFR

The IRS Field Attorney Advice memo clarifies that a foreign corporation that incorrectly filed as a domestic insurance company (Form 1120-PC) but should have filed as a foreign corporation (Form 1120-F) will have the same statute of limitations as the incorrectly filed return. This applies even if the IRS files the Form 1120-F under IRC § 6020(b).

IRS Legal Advice on Net Operating Loss Deductions

The IRS Office of Chief Counsel has issued legal advice regarding a taxpayer's application for a tentative refund based on a net operating loss (NOL) carryback. The advice addresses the taxpayer's NOL deduction claim, which stems from losses incurred by an S corporation and relates to a bankruptcy case.

IRS Legal Memo on Disclosure Statement and IRC Section 6103

The IRS issued Field Attorney Advice (FAA) GL-104768-24 addressing disclosure of partner personal information within partnership tax proceedings. The memo clarifies when sharing such information is permissible under IRC Section 6103, distinguishing between information received from outside the IRS and information generated internally.

IRS Action on Decision: Complex Media, Inc. v. Commissioner

The IRS has issued an Action on Decision regarding Complex Media, Inc. v. Commissioner. The decision clarifies that a taxpayer is bound by the form of a series of transactions as implemented, resulting in assets received having a carryover basis without a step-up. This action addresses the tax treatment of a Section 351 transaction and subsequent redemption.

IRS Action on Decision: Backup Withholding Liability Statute of Limitations

The IRS issued an Action on Decision regarding backup withholding liability and the statute of limitations. The Fifth Circuit held that the limitations period for assessing backup withholding liability begins to run upon the filing of Form 1040 and Form 1099-MISC, even if payee TINs are omitted. The IRS disagrees with this interpretation.

IRS: CSX Corp. relocation benefits excludable under RRTA

The IRS has issued an Action on Decision disagreeing with the Eleventh Circuit's interpretation of the Railroad Retirement Taxation Act (RRTA). The IRS will not follow the court's ruling that certain relocation benefits paid by CSX Corp. were excludable from RRTA taxation as business expenses. This decision indicates the IRS's continued stance on taxing such benefits.

Tax Refund for Crude Oil Exports Under Export Clause

The IRS has issued an Action on Decision regarding Trafigura Trading LLC v. United States, addressing whether a tax refund is due for crude oil exports due to the Export Clause of the U.S. Constitution. The case concerns the constitutionality of the tax funding the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund.

Green Rock LLC v. IRS: Notice 2017-10 Invalidated Under APA

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed a lower court ruling invalidating IRS Notice 2017-10, which identified certain syndicated conservation easement arrangements as "listed transactions." The court found the notice invalid under the Administrative Procedure Act for failing to undergo notice-and-comment rulemaking procedures. This decision impacts the IRS's ability to designate listed transactions through sub-regulatory guidance.

IRS Updates to 2026 Form 1040-ES (NR) Reflecting Legislative Changes

The IRS has updated the 2026 Form 1040-ES (NR) to reflect legislative changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Key updates include changes to the qualified business income deduction, casualty loss deduction, itemized deductions, charitable contributions, certain credits, information reporting, and backup withholding.

IRS Revises State and Local Tax Deduction Worksheet for High AGI Filers

The IRS has revised the State and Local Tax Deduction worksheet for the 2025 Form 1041 instructions. The revision addresses an issue affecting filers with adjusted gross income over $500,000. Filers who previously used the old worksheet and now qualify for a higher deduction are advised to file an amended return.

IRS Guidance on Energy Credits for Prohibited Foreign Entities

The IRS has issued Notice 2026-15 providing interim guidance on restrictions for certain clean-energy tax credits for entities associated with prohibited foreign entities. This guidance implements statutory restrictions enacted by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, impacting eligibility for credits claimed on Forms 3468, 7207, and 7211.

IRS Delays 2025 Original Issue Discount (OID) Tables Posting

The IRS has announced that the 2025 Original Issue Discount (OID) tables, typically released earlier, will now be posted in mid-2026. Further information regarding this delay and the eventual release of the tables is expected.

IRS Updates 2025 Form 1040 Instructions

The IRS has issued post-release updates to the 2025 Instructions for Form 1040. These changes clarify the net income limitation for qualified tips and the definition of age 65 for enhanced senior deductions for taxpayers who die in 2025.

IRS Notice on Corporate Bond Yield Curve and Segment Rates

The IRS issued Notice N-2026-19, updating the corporate bond monthly yield curve, segment rates, and 30-year Treasury securities interest rates for February 2026. These rates are used for determining minimum funding requirements for single-employer and multiemployer pension plans.

IRS Seeks Comments on Electronic Payee Statement Furnishing

The IRS and Treasury Department are seeking public comments on potential modifications to the requirements for electronically furnishing certain payee statements. This includes evaluating current rules for brokers and considering broader applicability to other persons required to furnish payee statements.

IRS Rev. Rul. 2026-07: 2026 Federal Income Tax Rates and AFRs

The IRS has released Revenue Ruling 2026-07, providing the applicable federal rates (AFRs) and adjusted AFRs for April 2026. These rates are used for various federal income tax purposes, including the determination of issue prices for certain debt instruments and calculations for low-income housing credits.

IRS Notice Extends Temporary Relief for Digital Asset Identification Methods

The IRS issued Notice 2026-20 to extend temporary relief for eligible taxpayers using alternative methods to identify digital assets held by brokers. This extension allows for continued use of specific identification methods for digital assets sold or transferred during the relief period, building upon previous guidance.

California Wealth Tax Analysis: Temporary or Permanent?

The Tax Foundation analyzes a proposed California wealth tax ballot initiative, questioning its stated temporary nature. The analysis suggests that proponents believe it will become a permanent fixture, potentially influencing decisions of high-net-worth individuals to leave the state. The initiative aims to fund healthcare expenditures but has roots in prior permanent wealth tax proposals.

Utah Tax Commission Forms and Publications Revision Changes

The Utah State Tax Commission has updated its website to reflect changes in tax forms and publications. This notice directs users to the latest versions of these documents, including those for current and previous years, as well as specific sections for motor vehicle and property tax forms.