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2026-11140 — Federal Independent Dispute Resolution Operations

Starting soon, health plans and insurers must share clearer info when they pay or deny surprise medical bills. They’ll use special codes to explain these decisions, especially when dealing with folks they don’t have contracts with. This helps patients and providers understand bills better and speeds up fixing disputes, with no extra costs for most people.

2025-18278 — Occupations That Customarily and Regularly Received Tips; Definition of Qualified Tips

If you earn tips at work, these new rules show which jobs count as tip-earning and explain what counts as 'qualified tips' for tax deductions. The changes apply to tips received up to December 31, 2024, helping workers and employers know exactly what tips can lower their taxes. Get ready to keep better track of your tips and maybe save some money when tax time rolls around!

2025-02251 — Administrative Requirements for an Election To Exclude Applicable Unincorporated Organizations From the Application of Subchapter K; Hearing Cancellation

If you run an unincorporated organization, new rules are coming to help you skip some tricky partnership tax laws. These changes explain how to make that election properly, so you don’t get caught in confusing tax stuff. No extra fees or deadlines yet, but keep an eye out for updates to stay ahead!

2026-13370 — Increase in Threshold for Requiring Information Reporting With Respect to Certain Payees; Extension and Modification of Limitation on Wagering Losses; Hearing

The IRS is proposing to raise the dollar amount that triggers reporting payments to certain payees, making it easier for small businesses and payees. They’re also tweaking rules about how much gambling losses you can claim. A public hearing is set for July 17, 2026, so folks can share their thoughts before these changes might take effect.

2026-13292 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request on Relief for Certain Spouses of Military Personnel

The IRS is asking for feedback on a form that helps certain military spouses get tax relief. This update aims to make the process easier and less time-consuming for those affected. If you want your voice heard, send your comments by August 31, 2026—no cost changes are expected, just smoother paperwork!

2026-13338 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request on Statement of Payments Received

The IRS wants your thoughts on Form 4669, which payors use to ask for tax payment relief. If you’re involved in making or handling these payments, this could affect you. Comments are open until August 31, 2026, so jump in now to help shape how this form works and keep paperwork easy and clear!

Previous: 2025-23327 — Agreement Suspending the Antidumping Duty Investigation on Sugar From Mexico: Final Results of the 2022-2023 Administrative Review

The U.S. checked if Mexican sugar companies followed the rules from Dec 2022 to Nov 2023 and found that most did, but Grupo BSM didn’t cut their unfair pricing enough. Because of this serious slip-up, the government will take action to fix it starting December 19, 2025. This affects sugar imports from Mexico and could change how duties or rules apply going forward.

Next: 2025-23329 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; American Community Survey and Puerto Rico Community Survey

The Census Bureau is updating the American Community Survey and Puerto Rico Community Survey and wants your feedback by February 17, 2026. These surveys help gather important info about people and communities, so changes aim to make them easier and less time-consuming. If you live in the U.S. or Puerto Rico, these updates could affect how often and what questions you answer, but there’s no new cost to you.