Archive - Tax Coda

Funding cut $80 billion to $10 billion. Workforce down 30%.

The IRS is expected to maintain its performance with fewer staff, less consistent leadership, and a disrupted way of working.

Apr 10 • Adam Parr

$9.8 billion for the IRS as enforcement funding drops

The Trump administration has proposed a 2027 IRS budget of about $9.8 billion, $1.4 billion less than last year.

Apr 9 • Adam Parr

Court upholds IRS authority to assess and collect criminal tax restitution in full

Paul M. Daugerdas v. Commissioner. United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. No. 25-1055.

Apr 8 • Adam Parr

Court denies refund claims after taxpayer fails to prove withholding deposits

Janessa Jordan-Rowell v. United States. USDC for the Southern District of New York. No. 1:23-cv-02155.

Apr 7 • Adam Parr

Court allows tax data leak claims against IRS and Booz Allen to proceed

Safe Harbor International LLC v. Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. USDC for the District of Maryland. No. 8:25-cv-00139

Apr 6 • Adam Parr

Tax Coda Weekly Digest — April 5, 2026

This week highlighted how information is managed and the importance of having solid structures in place.

Apr 5 • Adam Parr

IRS reports advance pricing agreement activity for 2025

2025 Annual Report on Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs)

Apr 3 • Adam Parr

Senator sues Booz Allen over IRS data breach tied to contractor safeguards

Richard Lynn Scott v. Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. USDC the Middle District of Florida. No. 2:26-cv-00845.

Apr 2 • Adam Parr

Court upholds 40% penalty in microcaptive case after finding no economic substance

Royalty Management Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Commissioner. United States Tax Court. Docket No. 3823-19 and 4421-19. T.C. Memo.

Apr 1 • Adam Parr

March 2026

Court orders IRS to release records in Schiff FOIA fight

Peter Schiff V. IRS. USDC for The District of Columbia. Docket No. 1:24-CV-02230

Mar 31 • Tax Coda

IRS proposes updated arbitrage rules for tax-exempt bonds

Internal Revenue Bulletin: 2026-14

Mar 31 • Tax Coda

Tax Coda Weekly Digest — March 29, 2026

This week focused on exposure.

Mar 29 • Tax Coda

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