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IRS In Audio

IRS In Audio

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Stay informed about the latest IRS news and updates in audio—without the hassle of digging through the website. IRS in Audio transforms official IRS announcements, policy changes, and tax-related guidance into easy-to-digest audio segments. Each episode provides accurate, timely audio information directly from the IRS, helping you stay compliant, save time, and avoid costly mistakes.


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  • IRS Reminder for Oct. 15 Filing Deadline (IR-2025-104)

    IRS Reminder for Oct. 15 Filing Deadline (IR-2025-104)
    Oct 15 2025

    IRS Reminder for Oct. 15 Filing Deadline (IR-2025-104)

    • Date: Oct 14, 2025. Applies to tax year 2024 returns for those who filed extensions.
    • Deadline: Oct 15 (midnight). IRS urges e-filing and electronic payments; paper filers can use Form 1040 and instructions for mailing addresses.
    • Government shutdown note: Filing and payment obligations remain in effect; IRS will accept/process payments by mail or electronically.
    • Possible extensions:
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    2 mins
  • IRS Inflation Adjustments for Tax Year 2026 (IR-2025-103)

    IRS Inflation Adjustments for Tax Year 2026 (IR-2025-103)
    Oct 15 2025

    IRS Inflation Adjustments for Tax Year 2026 (IR-2025-103)

    • Applies to 2026 returns filed in 2027; detailed in Revenue Procedure 2025-32.
    • Standard deduction (2026): $32,200 MFJ; $16,100 Single/MFS; $24,150 HOH. Note: OBBB set 2025 SD at $31,500 MFJ; $15,750 Single/MFS; $23,625 HOH.
    • Marginal brackets (Single; MFJ): 37% over $640,600; $768,700. 35% over $256,225; $512,450. 32% over $201,775; $403,550. 24% over $105,700; $211,400. 22% over $50,400; $100,800. 12% over $12,400; $24,800. 10% up to $12,400; $24,800.
    • AMT exemption (2026): $90,100 Single (phaseout starts $500,000); $140,200 MFJ (phaseout starts $1,000,000).
    • Estate tax exclusion: $15,000,000 (up from $13,990,000 in 2025).
    • Adoption credit: Up to $17,670; up to $5,120 refundable.
    • Employer-provided childcare credit (for employers): Max increased to $500,000 ($600,000 for eligible small businesses) under OBBB.
    • Other indexed items:
    • Unindexed items:
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    4 mins
  • Treasury/IRS Penalty Relief for Remittance Transfer Providers (IR-2025-102)

    Treasury/IRS Penalty Relief for Remittance Transfer Providers (IR-2025-102)
    Oct 15 2025

    Treasury/IRS Penalty Relief for Remittance Transfer Providers (IR-2025-102)

    • Date: Oct 7, 2025. IRS issues Notice 2025-55 granting limited deposit penalty relief for the first three quarters of 2026 related to the new remittance transfer excise tax under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill (OBBB).
    • Relief conditions: Providers avoid deposit penalties if they make timely deposits (even if miscalculated) and pay any underpayment by the Form 720 due date for that quarter.
    • Safe harbor: Providers may use excise tax deposit safe harbor rules for Q1–Q3 2026 despite underpayments, but must meet the reasonable cause standard.
    • Tax details: Starting Jan 1, 2026, providers must collect a 1% tax on certain remittances made with cash, money orders, cashier’s checks, or similar instruments; make semimonthly deposits; and file quarterly returns. First deposit due Jan 29, 2026.
    • More info: See Notice 2025-55 and Form 720 guidance.
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    3 mins
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