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IRS simplifies penalty relief, introduces automatic process for eligible taxpayers

IR-2026-83, July 8, 2026 — The Internal Revenue Service today announced a new automatic process to provide penalty relief for taxpayers with a history of filing and paying on time, reducing the need for them to request assistance.

Treasury, IRS issue final regulations naming certain charitable remainder annuity trust transactions as listed transactions

IR-2026-82, July 8, 2026 —The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued final regulations identifying certain arrangements purporting to be Charitable Remainder Annuity Trusts as listed transactions.

IRS, Security Summit launch summer series to help tax pros protect clients from identity theft

IR-2026-81, July 7, 2026 — The IRS and Security Summit partners today launched the summer “Protect Your Clients; Protect Yourself” campaign, a five-week series highlighting practical steps tax professionals can take to protect client data, their businesses, and themselves from evolving tax-related identity theft threats.

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