IRS Begins Issuing Automatic Adoption Tax Credit Refunds (IR-2026-123)
The IRS has begun issuing refunds to more than 50,000 taxpayers who benefited from the adoption tax credit carryforward from prior years. Most eligible taxpayers are expected to receive their refunds ...

IRS Extends Relief for Taxpayers Affected by Terrorist Action in Israel; Deadlines Postponed (Notice 2026-63; IR 2026-116)
The IRS has provided relief under Code Sec. 7508A for persons determined to be affected by the terroristic action in the State of Israel throughout 2025 and 2026. Affected taxpayers have until Septemb...

IRS Urges Taxpayers to Strengthen Cybersecurity Practices (IR 2026-119)
The IRS has encouraged taxpayers, tax professionals and organizations to improve their online security during Cybersecurity Awareness Month. To help protect sensitive information, the IRS, the Cyberse...

IRS Launches Mobile App Expanding Access to Refund, Payment, Transcript, and Individual Online Account Services (IR 2026-114)
The IRS announced a new free mobile app that replaces IRS2Go and expands secure mobile access to selected Individual Online Account services for taxpayers. Beginning September 25, 2026, users can sign...

Final Regulations Issued Increasing the User Fee on an Estate Tax Closing Letter (TD 10055)
The IRS finalized regulations increasing the user fee imposed on a request for the issuance of an estate tax closing letter (IRS Letter 627) to $76. The increased fee applies to requests for estate ta...

IL - Property tax debt relief pilot program launches
The City of Chicago launched a property tax debt relief pilot program for homeowners with unpaid taxes from the 2023 or 2024 tax year. The pilot will provide up to $5,000 to qualifying homeowners in E...