IRS Watch

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The IRS Watch is a dream-team of tax controversy litigators and taxpayer advocates who are keeping watch on IRS positions and trends as influenced by regulatory changes, Congress and the Courts. Our blog will emphasize challenges taxpayers face in complying with complex tax rules, taxpayer advocacy and protection of taxpayer rights in the face of IRS efforts to enforce the laws: audits, appeals, collection of tax, civil and criminal tax practice and procedure. Follow our blog for insights from some the nations top experts in tax controversy: Robert McKenzie, Charles Rettig, Josh Ungerman and Claudia Hill.

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250 viewsFeb 7, 2026

The IRS Is Losing The Paper Chase

The tools the IRS has implemented in the effort to go paperless are falling short of taxpayers' needs, especially in examination.

ByGuinevere Moore,

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165 viewsFeb 5, 2026

ERC Disallowances Under OBBA Are Here

Many business owners who filed for the Employee Retention Credit are receiving disallowance notices under the One Big Beautiful Act. A how-to guide is here.

ByGuinevere Moore,

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278 viewsFeb 3, 2026

Sirius Solutions Delivers IRS Serious Blow When Taxing Limited Partners

Limited partners are not subject to self-employment taxes in a case recently decided by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

ByGuinevere Moore,

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234 viewsJan 26, 2026

Responding To IRS Form 105C Denying Your ERC Claim - A How-To Guide

Sample responses to the two most commonly-issues ERC disallowance letters are provided to assist taxpayers who are defending ERC claims.

ByGuinevere Moore,

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500 viewsDec 15, 2025

Welcome News From The IRS: The Voluntary Disclosure Program Is Changing

The IRS Chief of Criminal Investigation, Guy Ficco, announced on Friday that the IRS will change the voluntary disclosure program and will offer tax practitioners the opportunity to provide notice and comment.

ByGuinevere Moore,

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