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About a quarter of callers to two IRS lines got poor service, TIGTA says
The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration estimated that about 1 million callers to two IRS customer service lines did not receive quality service.
Crowe partners with private equity; Baker Tilly on the move
Crowe is the latest top 15 firm to strike a private-equity deal. Also, Baker Tilly announced plans to relocate its headquarters to New York and acquire another top 100 firm.
TIGTA: IRS reassigned staff after layoffs for filing season
More than 11,000 workers left Taxpayer Services, prompting the IRS to assign 1,173 higher-paid employees to lower-grade positions, the report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration said.
PCAOB seeks comment on proposed quality control amendments
The PCAOB issued for public comment a supplemental release regarding narrow, targeted proposed amendments to QC 1000, A Firm’s System of Quality Control, and related amendments to forms and the QC reporting rule.
PEEC seeks input on proposed revisions to ‘public interest entity’ definition
Public comments are due by Sept. 15 on the proposed definition, which aims to ensure that the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct keeps pace with future regulatory updates without the need for additional standard-setting actions.
About a quarter of callers to two IRS lines got poor service, TIGTA says
The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration estimated that about 1 million callers to two IRS customer service lines did not receive quality service.
TIGTA: IRS reassigned staff after layoffs for filing season
More than 11,000 workers left Taxpayer Services, prompting the IRS to assign 1,173 higher-paid employees to lower-grade positions, the report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration said.
IRS holds hiring events in 6 cities after staff cuts
During the 10th ENGAGE, AICPA Chair Jan Lewis pointed to new hiring as a step toward improving IRS responsiveness.
AICPA recommends improvements to CP53E notice process
A letter to the IRS cites erroneous notices, late guidance, and practitioner confusion. It also calls for clearer rules and system changes.
IRS to merge tax practitioner offices despite AICPA opposition
The new Tax Professional Management Office will combine the Return Preparer Office and Office of Professional Responsibility functions under one structure, with the IRS saying their missions and oversight roles would remain unchanged.
TP guarantee fees under the microscope – part one
In the first article of a three-part series, Mithilesh Reddy of Steadfast Business Consulting decodes a memorandum issued by the Dutch tax authorities that addresses implicit support and recharacterisation, and explains the implications for multinationals
TP guarantee fees under the microscope – part three
Mithilesh Reddy of Steadfast Business Consulting concludes the series by analysing the Dutch Tobacco BV ruling and approaches to transfer pricing guarantee fees in the Netherlands, India, and the UAE
TP guarantee fees under the microscope – part two
Mithilesh Reddy of Steadfast Business Consulting continues his analysis of the May 2025 memorandum issued by the Dutch Coordination Group on Transfer Pricing, focusing on the conditions that guarantee fees must meet
Italian TP ruling clarifies burden of proof and method selection
Federico Vincenti and Carola Valente Della Rovere of Valente Associati GEB Partners/Crowe Valente examine a recent Italian Supreme Court decision addressing evidentiary responsibilities and the selection of transfer pricing methodologies
‘Gamechanger’: ICTS system will be boon for HMRC, says Ryan TP principal
A company risks double taxation, penalties and inquiry cost if it submits a form with anomalies under the new system, Asker Ali also tells ITR