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Taxes

IRS Launches 2026 Nationwide Tax Forum Online Seminars

The Internal Revenue Service announced the launch of the 2026 IRS Nationwide Tax Forum Online on November 4, 2026, providing tax professionals access to over a dozen recorded seminars from this year's forum. The…

· Internal Revenue Service

Taxes

IRS Reminds Tax Professionals to Renew PTINs for 2027

The Internal Revenue Service reminded paid tax return preparers to renew their preparer tax identification number for 2027. Current PTINs expire on December 31, 2026, and must be renewed each year, according to the…

· Internal Revenue Service

Scams & Fraud

FTC Seeks Public Input on Impersonation Ads Online

On October 29, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission announced it is exploring additional ways to help protect consumers from online ads that impersonate well-known businesses or government agencies. The FTC is seeking…

· Federal Trade Commission

Investing

SEC Issues Exemptive Relief for Certain Repo Transactions

On October 30, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued exemptive relief related to inter-affiliate repo transactions and non-U.S. repo transactions. The relief aims to assist broker-dealers and other market…

· Securities and Exchange Commission

Taxes

IRS Reminds Taxpayers to Protect Their Tax Information

The Internal Revenue Service reminded taxpayers on October 22, 2026, to safeguard their information from tax-related identity theft. IRS Chief Executive Officer Frank J. Bisignano stated that protecting sensitive…

· Internal Revenue Service

Taxes

IRS Encourages Year-Round Tax Planning for Easier Filing

On October 23, the Internal Revenue Service encouraged taxpayers to take simple steps now to make filing easier and avoid tax-time surprises next year. IRS Chief Executive Officer Frank J. Bisignano stated, "Taxpayers…

· Internal Revenue Service