This is the fourth in a series of ten client alerts summarizing the key provisions of the Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act (the “TAS Act”), a bipartisan legislative package introduced on February 26, 2026, by Senators Crapo and Wyden to improve service and administration at the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”).  This alert addresses Title IV... Continue Reading…More

This article is the third in a series analyzing the proposed Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act (the “TAS Act”), bipartisan legislation introduced by Senators Crapo and Wyden to improve service and administration at the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”).  Our introduction to the series is here, our discussion of Title I is here, and our discussion... Continue Reading…More

This article is the second in a series analyzing the proposed Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act (the “TAS Act”), bipartisan legislation introduced by Senators Crapo and Wyden to improve service and administration at the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”).  Our introduction to the series is here, and our discussion of Title I is here. This article... Continue Reading…More

Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act Title 1: Tax Administration and Customer Service   By Meeren Amin, Brian C. Bernhardt, Kristy Caron, Matthew D. Lee, and Jonathan M. Wasser   This article is the first in a series of articles analyzing the Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act (the "TAS Act"), bipartisan legislation introduced by Senators Crapo and Wyden to improve service and administration at the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”). Our introduction to the series can be found [HERE].   This article examines the…More

On February 26, 2026, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) introduced the Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act, a bipartisan legislative package proposing significant reforms to Internal Revenue Service procedures and administration.  The bill includes proposals recommended by the National Taxpayer Advocate along with other provisions designed to improve... Continue Reading…More

According to a recent report, the FBI and IRS are rolling out a collaborative effort to investigate nonprofit organizations believed to have connections to domestic terrorism. The program stems from a December 2025 memorandum issued by Attorney General Pam Bondi instructing federal law enforcement to focus on probes and criminal cases involving groups and individuals... Continue Reading…More

In the wake of a March 9 letter from three U.S. Senators expressing concerns about Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s dual role as Acting IRS Commissioner, the IRS announced today that Bessent is no longer serving as Acting IRS Commissioner.  This leaves the Commissioner’s Office – one of only two Senate-confirmed positions at the IRS –... Continue Reading…More

The Internal Revenue Service has unveiled a new web page on IRS.gov that allows taxpayers to confidentially report suspected tax fraud or evasion, scams, and other tax-related illegal activities. In a press release, IRS Chief Executive Officer Frank J. Bisignano stated that “[i]mprovements to the IRS fraud reporting system make reporting suspected wrongdoing easier and... Continue Reading…More

Fox Rothschild attorneys Matthew D. Lee, Brian C. Bernhardt, and Jonathan M. Wasser have authored a client alert regarding a new refund opportunity for taxpayers who accrued IRS penalties or interest during the pandemic. The Court of Federal Claims recently ruled that Internal Revenue Code Section 7508A postponed tax deadlines between January 20, 2020, and... Continue Reading…More

Fox Rothschild attorneys Lizbeth R. Levinson and Brittney R. Powell have authored a client alert regarding the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s recent ruling striking down the President’s tariffs, and in particular the question of whether businesses can obtain refunds of previously paid tariffs. Their alert addresses the questions most frequently asked by clients and... Continue Reading…More