The IRS has expanded its Security Summit partnership to better protect taxpayers from identity theft and refund fraud. This new initiative improves how the IRS, banks, and tax software companies share information, detect suspicious activity, and verify taxpayer identities. Learn what’s changing and how these updates may affect your tax filing process and refund security in 2026.

More businesses and organizations can now use the IRS Business Tax Account. Learn how this 2026 update simplifies tax filing and account management.

The IRS is paying whistleblowers 15%–30% of recovered funds for reporting tax fraud in 2026. Learn how the program works, who it targets, and what it means for taxpayers and businesses.

A new report says the IRS may have mistakenly shared private taxpayer data with immigration officials, raising serious concerns about privacy, trust, and taxpayer rights in 2026. Learn what happened, who may be affected, and why this issue matters for every person who files taxes in the United States.

A federal judge has blocked the IRS from sharing taxpayer data with the Department of Homeland Security, offering a layer of protection for taxpayer privacy. This ruling affects how personal tax information can be used for immigration enforcement and highlights the importance of understanding your rights as a taxpayer. Learn what this decision means for individuals, immigrants, and small business owners in 2025.