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Treasury Releases 31 December 2025 Exchange Rates While IRS Annual Rates Still Pending

Treasury Releases 31 December 2025 Exchange Rates While IRS Annual Rates Still Pending

Taxpayers waiting for the IRS’s official Yearly Average Exchange Rates will need to hold on a little longer. As of now, the IRS has not yet published its annual table for the 2025 tax year. However, there is some good news for those preparing FBARs (FinCEN Form 114)...

The 2025 SALT Deduction Increase: What the New $40,000 Cap Means for Taxpayers and U.S. Expats

The State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction has long been one of the most debated features of the U.S. tax code. For tax years commencing in 2025, the deduction has seen the most significant increase in several years. The cap has lifted from $10,000 to $40,000 for joint...

Changes to U.S. Retirement Plan Catch‑Up Contributions for Taxpayers Age 50+ Effective January 1, 2026

The U.S. tax system has a highly complex structure of retirement plans. One of these includes the Roth retirement account, where contributions to the account are made out of after-tax income. Beginning January 1, 2026, significant changes came into effect for certain...

IRS Issuing a Wave of Erroneous Notices: What Taxpayers Need to Know

The start of 2026 has brought an unsettling trend for taxpayers and tax professionals alike: a raft of incorrect notices being issued by the IRS. These include penalties related to Form 3520 and, more recently, a series of notices tied to 2024 Form 1040 filings. If...

IRS Recovers $10 Billion as Agency Intensifies Criminal Enforcement Efforts

The Internal Revenue Service has reported the recovery of approximately $10 billion tied to tax‑related crimes, marking a significant milestone as the agency sharpens its focus on criminal enforcement. The figure reflects a broader push by the IRS to combat tax...

IRS Issues Notice 2025‑68 on New Accounts Under Section 530(A) of the Internal Revenue Code

On December 4, 2025, the IRS and the Treasury Department issued Notice 2025-68 Notice of Intent to Issue Regulations with Respect to section 530A Trump accounts (‘Notice’). The Notice: * provides an overview of how Trump accounts will operate;  * sets out questions...
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  • Treasury Releases 31 December 2025 Exchange Rates While IRS Annual Rates Still Pending February 3, 2026
  • The 2025 SALT Deduction Increase: What the New $40,000 Cap Means for Taxpayers and U.S. Expats January 15, 2026
  • Changes to U.S. Retirement Plan Catch‑Up Contributions for Taxpayers Age 50+ Effective January 1, 2026 January 14, 2026
  • IRS Issuing a Wave of Erroneous Notices: What Taxpayers Need to Know January 8, 2026
  • IRS Recovers $10 Billion as Agency Intensifies Criminal Enforcement Efforts December 13, 2025

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