IR-2025-97: IRS announces new relief for eligible taxpayers affected by ongoing events in Israel: due dates for eligible returns and payments may be postponed to Sept. 30, 2026; additional relief may be available

IRS Newswire September 30, 2025
News Essentials What's Hot News Releases IRS - The Basics IRS Guidance Media Contacts Facts & Figures Around The Nation e-News Subscriptions The Newsroom Topics Multimedia Center Noticias en Español Radio PSAs Tax Scams The Tax Gap Fact Sheets IRS Tax Tips Armed Forces Latest News Home IRS Resources Contact My Local Office Filing Options Forms & Instructions Frequently Asked Questions News Taxpayer Advocate Where to File IRS Social Media	Issue Number:    IR-2025-97 Inside This Issue IRS announces new relief for eligible taxpayers affected by ongoing events in Israel: due dates for eligible returns and payments may be postponed to Sept. 30, 2026; additional relief may be available IR-2025-97, Sept. 30, 2025 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today that due to the ongoing conflict in Israel, the agency is providing additional tax relief to affected individuals and businesses, postponing until Sept. 30, 2026, a wide range of deadlines for filing federal returns, making tax payments and performing other time-sensitive tax-related actions.  Notice 2025-53 posted today on IRS.gov, covers taxpayers affected by terroristic action in the State of Israel throughout 2024 and 2025. Today's guidance follows up on prior guidance. Notice 2023-71 originally provided relief to taxpayers affected by the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks in Israel, and Notice 2024-72 provided relief to taxpayers affected by terroristic action in Israel throughout 2023 and 2024. Notice 2025-53 postpones various tax filing and payment deadlines that occurred or will occur during the period from Sept. 30, 2025, through Sept. 30, 2026. Affected individuals and businesses in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza have until Sept. 30, 2026, to file returns and pay any taxes that are due during this period. In Notice 2023-71, Notice 2024-72 and Notice 2025-53, the IRS is providing separate but overlapping relief to taxpayers who, due the terroristic action in Israel, may be unable to meet a tax-filing or tax-payment obligation, or may be unable to perform other time-sensitive tax-related actions. As a result, for taxpayers eligible for relief under each notice, today's notice (along with Notice 2023-71 and Notice 2024-72), postpones various tax filing and payment deadlines that occurred or will occur during the period from Oct. 7, 2023, through Sept. 30, 2026. See Notice 2023-71, Notice 2024-72 and Notice 2025-53 for additional relief provided, who qualifies for relief, and when taxpayers qualify for the relief.  The IRS automatically identifies taxpayers whose principal residence or principal place of business is located in the covered area based on previously filed returns and applies relief. Other eligible taxpayers, or their representatives, whose filing address is outside the covered area can obtain relief by calling the IRS disaster hotline at 866-562-5227 and identify the date they qualified for relief. Alternatively, international callers may call 267-941-1000. Back to Top         Thank you for subscribing to the IRS Newswire, an IRS e-mail service. If you know someone who might want to subscribe to this mailing list, please forward this message to them so they can subscribe. This message was distributed automatically from the mailing list IRS Newswire. Please Do Not Reply To This Message.

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Annual Self Certification 2025 and URL Registration

QuickAlerts for Tax Professionals September 30, 2025
e-file Resources QuickAlerts Library QuickAlerts Article QuickAlerts Brochure e-file for Tax Pros Software Developers IRS.gov Refund Information Other Useful Links Tax Professionals Home All Forms and Instructions Stakeholders Partners' Headliners Training and Communication Tools e-Services Disaster Relief Internal Revenue Bulletins	Subject: Annual Self Certification 2025 and URL Registration  ATTN: Authorized IRS e-file Providers/EROs This is a reminder that all online providers must complete the annual self-certification questions, beginning October 1, 2025, to ensure they comply with Publication 1345 IRS e-file security, privacy, and business standards. If you are an authorized IRS e-file provider who owns or operates a website(s) that collects, transmits, stores or processes taxpayer information, the IRS also requires you to register those URL(s) on your e-file application. The annual certification process includes the registration of these Websites. If you have not previously registered your URL(s), select the URL collection link on the e-file application information page menu to register. Back to Top Thank you for subscribing to QuickAlerts for Tax Professionals, an IRS e-mail service. If you have an idea or a question related to QuickAlerts you can contact us by e-mail. Submissions which are not related to QuickAlerts will not be processed. If you have tax related questions you should pursue normal customer service channels provided on IRS.gov. If you know someone who might want to subscribe to this mailing list, please forward this message to them so they can subscribe. This message was distributed automatically. Please Do Not Reply To This Message.

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Tax Tip 2025 2025-65: By law, every taxpayer has the right to representation when working with the IRS

IRS Tax Tips Sept. 30, 2025
Useful Links: IRS.gov Help For Hurricane Victims News Essentials What's Hot News Releases IRS - The Basics IRS Guidance Media Contacts Facts & Figures Around The Nation e-News Subscriptions The Newsroom Topics Multimedia Center Noticias en Español Radio PSAs Tax Scams/Consumer Alerts The Tax Gap Fact Sheets IRS Tax Tips Armed Forces Latest News IRS Resources Contact Your Local IRS Office Filing Your Taxes Forms & Instructions Frequently Asked Questions Taxpayer Advocate Service Where to File IRS Social Media	Issue Number: Tax Tip 2025-65 By law, every taxpayer has the right to representation when working with the IRS Taxpayers have the right to retain an authorized representative of their choice to represent them when they are dealing with the IRS. They also have the right to seek assistance from a Low Income Taxpayer Clinic if they cannot afford representation. This is one of the ten fundamental rights of all taxpayers as outlined in the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. What the right to retain representation means for taxpayers: Taxpayers have the right to retain an authorized representative of their choice to represent them in their dealings with the IRS. Taxpayers who are heading to an interview with the IRS may select someone to represent them. Taxpayers who retain representation don't have to attend with their representative unless the IRS formally summons them to appear. In most situations, the IRS must suspend an interview if the taxpayer requests to consult with a representative, such as an attorney, certified public accountant or enrolled agent. Any attorney, CPA, enrolled agent, enrolled actuary or other person permitted to represent a taxpayer before the IRS, who's not disbarred or suspended from practice before the IRS, may submit a written power of attorney to represent a taxpayer before the IRS. Taxpayers have the right to seek assistance from an LITC if they can't afford representation. They can find a LITC near them by visiting the Low Income Taxpayer Clinics page or by calling the IRS toll-free at 800-829-3676. LITCs are independent from the IRS and the Taxpayer Advocate Service These clinics represent individuals whose income is below a certain level and who need to resolve tax problems with the IRS. LITCs can represent taxpayers in audits, appeals and tax collection disputes before the IRS and in court. In addition, LITCs can provide information about taxpayer rights and responsibilities in different languages for individuals who speak English as a second language. Services are offered for free or for a small fee. Subscribe to IRS Tax Tips Back to top           Thank you for subscribing to IRS Tax Tips, an IRS e-mail service. For more information on federal taxes please visit IRS.gov. This message was distributed automatically from the IRS Tax Tips mailing list. Please Do Not Reply To This Message.

 

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IR-2025-96: Treasury, IRS provide guidance for Opportunity Zone investments in rural areas under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill

IRS Newswire September 30, 2025
News Essentials What's Hot News Releases IRS - The Basics IRS Guidance Media Contacts Facts & Figures Around The Nation e-News Subscriptions The Newsroom Topics Multimedia Center Noticias en Español Radio PSAs Tax Scams The Tax Gap Fact Sheets IRS Tax Tips Armed Forces Latest News Home IRS Resources Contact My Local Office Filing Options Forms & Instructions Frequently Asked Questions News Taxpayer Advocate Where to File IRS Social Media	Issue Number:    IR-2025-96 Inside This Issue Treasury, IRS provide guidance for Opportunity Zone investments in rural areas under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill IR-2025-96, Sept. 30, 2025 WASHINGTON — The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued guidance on Qualified Opportunity Zone investments in rural areas as provided for under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill. In 2018, certain economically distressed census tracts in the United States and its territories were designated as Qualified Opportunity Zones by the Treasury Department. Taxpayers who invest in QOZs receive certain tax benefits for their investments as an incentive to improve economic growth and job creation in these underserved communities.    What's new under the OBBB Notice 2025-50 provides clarification on two important One, Big, Beautiful Bill provisions: the definition of "rural area" and the application of the substantial improvement threshold for certain improvements to property located in a QOZ that is comprised entirely of a rural area. Under the new law, a rural area means any area other than a city or town with a population greater than 50,000, and any urbanized area contiguous and adjacent to a city or town with a population greater than 50,000. This definition applies to States, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories. The OBBB modified the substantial improvement threshold for improvements to property located in a QOZ that is comprised entirely of a rural area. As of July 4, 2025, the substantial improvement threshold for required additions to the basis for property located in these QOZs was reduced from 100 percent to 50 percent. These changes are intended to offer enhanced QOZ tax incentives for investing in underserved rural areas and to address the unique challenges of rural development. There are currently 8,764 QOZs in the United States, many of which have experienced a lack of investment for decades. The notice released today by the Treasury Department and the IRS identifies 3,309 of those QOZs as comprised entirely of a rural area. A list of all current, designated QOZs is found in Notice 2018-48. More information Notice 2025-50 applies to all tangible property located in a QOZ that is comprised entirely of a rural area on or after July 4, 2025, and that has been, or is in the process of being, substantially improved. The Treasury Department and the IRS intend to issue future guidance on the forthcoming round of opportunity zones authorized by the OBBB, including the nomination and designation procedures. For more information, refer to the One, Big, Beautiful Bill provisions page on IRS.gov. Back to Top         Thank you for subscribing to the IRS Newswire, an IRS e-mail service. If you know someone who might want to subscribe to this mailing list, please forward this message to them so they can subscribe. This message was distributed automatically from the mailing list IRS Newswire. Please Do Not Reply To This Message.

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IRS updates public key for FATCA filing

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FATCA News & Information September 30, 2025
Useful Links: IRS.gov FATCA Home News Essentials Key FATCA Provisions News Releases IRS - The Basics IRS Guidance Media Contacts e-News Subscriptions IRS Resources Contact My Local Office Filing Options Forms & Instructions Frequently Asked Questions News Taxpayer Advocate Where to File	Issue Number:  2025-07 IRS updates public key for FATCA filing As you are aware, the public/private key pairs used for encryption for FATCA filings have an expiration date. The IRS Public Key for FATCA filing will expire soon. The IRS has a new key and will replace the existing key on Friday, October 17, 2025, at 9:00 am EDT. After October 17, 2025, at 9:00 am EDT, you will need to download the new IRS Public Key from IDES to file your FATCA Reports. As a reminder, when purchasing a new digital certificate or replacing one that is about to expire, IDES only recognizes and accepts digital certificates issued by IRS approved Certificate Authorities (CA).   Back to top Thank you for subscribing to FATCA News & Information, an IRS e-mail service. For more information on federal taxes please visit IRS.gov. This message was distributed automatically from the FATCA News & Information mailing list. Please Do Not Reply To This Message.

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e-News for Small Business Issue 2025-19

Paper checks; tip guidance; disaster relief, and more

e-News for Small Business September 30, 2025
Tax Resources for Small Business Small Business Self-Employment Center Small Business Forms & Instructions Small Business Tax Workshops, Meetings and Seminars Webinars for Small Businesses E-file Employment Tax Forms Businesses with Employees Self-Employed Individuals Tax Center S Corporations Other Resources IRS Home Page A-Z Index for Business Forms, Instructions & Publications Filing Your Taxes Pay Online Taxpayer Advocate Service Retirement Plans for Small Entities and Self-Employed Tax Information for Charities and Other Non-Profits State Government Websites SSA/RS Reporter IRS Social Media	Issue Number:  2025-19 Inside This Issue IRS begins phasing out paper checks IRS seeks public input on guidance for workers who receive tips Tax relief for Wisconsin disaster victims Tax relief extended to farmers and ranchers affected by drought in 49 states, other regions Final regulations on new Roth catch-up rule Other tax news   IRS begins phasing out paper checks On Sept. 30, 2025, the IRS will begin phasing out paper tax refund checks for most individual taxpayers. This marks the first step of the broader transition to electronic payments. Taxpayers should continue filing taxes as usual, but if they don't already receive refunds electronically, they should provide or secure suitable banking or digital payment options. This change will help reduce the risks of lost or stolen checks, speed up access to refunds, and lower costs to the IRS.      Back to top   IRS seeks public input on guidance for workers who receive tips Treasury and the IRS recently issued guidance defining which jobs may customarily and regularly receive tips under the One Big, Beautiful Bill. The proposed guidance list nearly 70 jobs from bartenders to water-taxi operators that qualify for no tax on tips. The IRS is seeking public comments on these proposed regulations by Oct. 23, 2025. Complete instructions on submitting comments can be found in the proposed regulations. To claim the tip deduction workers must get qualified tips. This means tips must be voluntary, paid in cash or an equivalent and not automatically included charges customers can't opt out of such as auto-gratuity.      Back to top   Tax relief for Wisconsin disaster victims Businesses and individuals in parts of Wisconsin affected by severe storms, floods and landslides that began on Aug. 9, 2025, may be eligible for tax relief. These taxpayers now have until Feb. 2, 2026, to file federal individual and business tax returns and make payments.      Back to top   Tax relief extended to farmers and ranchers affected by drought in 49 states, other regions Tax relief for farmers and ranchers in states and regions who sold or exchanged livestock because of drought conditions can qualify for tax relief. They can take more time to replace their livestock and defer tax on any gains from the forced sales or exchanges. The IRS provides this extension to eligible farmers and ranchers if the applicable region is listed as suffering exceptional, extreme or severe drought conditions during any week between Sept. 1, 2024, and Aug. 31, 2025. This determination is made by the National Drought Mitigation Center. More information on reporting drought sales and other farm-related tax issues is available in Publication 225, Farmer's Tax Guide.      Back to top   Final regulations on new Roth catch-up rule Treasury and the IRS recently issued final regulations addressing several SECURE 2.0 Act provisions relating to catch-up contributions. These are additional contributions under a 401(k) or similar workplace retirement plan for employees who are age 50 or older. The final regulations provide guidance for plan administrators to implement and comply with the new Roth catch-up rule. They also provide guidance relating to increased catch-up contribution limits under the SECURE 2.0 Act for certain retirement plan participants, particularly employees between the ages of 60-63 and employees in newly established SIMPLE plans. These regulations generally apply to contributions after Dec. 31, 2026.      Back to top   Other tax news The following information may be of interest to individuals and groups in or related to small businesses: A recap of the 2025 Summer Security Summit series Individual retirement accounts offer benefits now and in the future Ways to help and what to look out for when donating after a disaster      Back to top         Thank you for subscribing to this IRS email service. This message was distributed automatically from the mailing list e-News for Small Business. Please Do Not Reply To This Message.

 

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