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What the IRS shutdown and furloughs mean for tax pros

What the IRS shutdown and furloughs mean for tax pros
What the IRS shutdown and furloughs mean for tax pros
 
Congress Focuses On IRS Delay In Disclosing Groups' Scrutiny
 
Enforcement activity and Tax Court cases are at a standstill, and practitioners should expect backlogs and slowdowns.
 
 
 
 
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Tax
 
AICPA wants IRS safe harbor for reporting tips, overtime
 
The American Institute of CPAs is asking for more flexibility for taxpayers who wish to claim tax deductions for overtime and tip income under the OBBA.
 
 
 
 
 
Technology
 
SAP rolls out new agents
 
SAP announced new specialized AI Joule Agents (named for its generative AI copilot Joule) that handle travel and expense processes as well as core finance functions.
 
 
 
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Tax
 
Education Dept. agrees to student debt and tax relief
 
The Trump administration agreed to procedures for student debt relief so borrowers who have their loans canceled this year don't get hit with a huge tax bill.
 
 
 
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