https://irstax-attorney.com/news Analysis, guidance, and field notes from Whiteford's tax defense practice, IRS audits, appeals, collection, and tax controversy. en-us https://irstax-attorney.com/news/irs-nonfiler-enforcement-unfiled-returns https://irstax-attorney.com/news/irs-nonfiler-enforcement-unfiled-returns Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Unfiled Returns A new TIGTA report found the IRS sent nonfiler notices to 4,918 taxpayers who had already filed. What to do about unfiled returns and a CP59 notice. https://irstax-attorney.com/news/irs-direct-contact-represented-taxpayers https://irstax-attorney.com/news/irs-direct-contact-represented-taxpayers Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT IRS Procedure A new TIGTA report found IRS revenue officers misread the rules on contacting represented taxpayers. Know your rights and what to do next. https://irstax-attorney.com/news/form-1099-da-crypto-tax-reporting https://irstax-attorney.com/news/form-1099-da-crypto-tax-reporting Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Digital Assets Brokers now report crypto on Form 1099-DA, but DeFi, staking and basis fall outside it. What the gaps mean for your return and your exposure. https://irstax-attorney.com/news/supreme-court-ieepa-tariffs-ruling https://irstax-attorney.com/news/supreme-court-ieepa-tariffs-ruling Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Tariffs & Trade In a 6-3 decision the Court held that IEEPA does not authorize tariffs. The tariffs are no longer in effect, and refunds are now a question for the lower courts. https://irstax-attorney.com/news/ieepa-tariff-refunds https://irstax-attorney.com/news/ieepa-tariff-refunds Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Tariffs & Trade With the Supreme Court weighing the IEEPA tariffs, businesses that paid them should map their entries by liquidation status and preserve refund rights now.