IRS Advisory Council Invites Public to Discuss Making Taxes Easier
Published Date: 10/28/2026
Notice
Summary
The IRS Advisory Council is hosting a public meeting on November 18, 2026, in Washington, DC, to discuss ways to make taxes easier and fairer for everyone. They’ll cover topics like fighting tax fraud, simplifying forms, protecting privacy, and helping small businesses. If you’re interested, you need to register by November 13 to join the conversation and hear about potential changes that could affect your taxes and money.
Analyzed Economic Effects
10 provisions identified: 6 benefits, 2 costs, 2 mixed.
IRS Discusses Increasing Revenue Collection
The IRS Advisory Council will discuss “IRS Resources Enabling Increased Revenue Collection” at its public meeting on November 18, 2026. If you care about tax enforcement or collection, this topic was listed for consideration at the meeting (register by November 13, 2026 to attend).
Reducing Compliance Friction
The IRS Advisory Council will discuss “Reducing Compliance Friction” at the November 18, 2026 meeting. This topic is framed as making taxes easier and fairer and was included on the meeting agenda (public must register by November 13, 2026 to attend).
Simplify Form W-4; Protect Employee Privacy
The Council will consider “Simplification of Form W-4 and Changes to Protect Employee Privacy” at the November 18, 2026 meeting. If you are a W-2 employee, this topic was listed for discussion (register by November 13, 2026 to attend or file a written statement by that date).
Elective Withholding by Partnerships
The IRSAC agenda includes “Elective Withholding by Partnerships for Partners,” to be discussed at the November 18, 2026 meeting. Partnerships and partners who want to attend must register by November 13, 2026 or may submit written statements by that date.
Small Business Tax Literacy Focus
The Council will discuss “Small Business Tax Literacy: Focus on Individuals with Business Income” at the November 18, 2026 meeting. Individuals with business income or small business owners can register by November 13, 2026 to hear and participate in that discussion.
Preventing Tax Scams; Expand VITA Program
The IRS Advisory Council will consider “Preventing Tax Scams and Fraud Suffered by Low-to-Moderate Income Taxpayers by Enhancing and Expanding the Successful VITA Program” at the November 18, 2026 meeting. Low-to-moderate income taxpayers and volunteers can register by November 13, 2026 to attend or submit written comments by that date.
EITC Returns with Large Schedule C Losses
The Council will discuss “Strengthening the Analytical Basis for Addressing Earned Income Tax Credit Returns that Report Large Schedule C Losses” at the November 18, 2026 meeting. Taxpayers who claim the EITC and report large self-employment losses may be directly related to this discussion (registration deadline November 13, 2026).
AI Use by Tax Preparers: Responsibility & Privacy
The IRSAC agenda includes “Use of Artificial Intelligence by Tax Return Preparers: Professional Responsibility, Confidentiality, and the Use of Taxpayer Information” for discussion on November 18, 2026. Taxpayers and preparers concerned about confidentiality and professional responsibility may wish to register by November 13, 2026.
Digitalize Residency Certification Forms
The IRSAC agenda includes “Electronic Filing and Processing of Form 8802: Application for US Residency Certification and Digitalization of Form 6166: Certification of US Tax Residency” for discussion on November 18, 2026. Entities or individuals who apply for residency certification could attend by registering by November 13, 2026.
TIN Match Expansion on Agenda
The Council will discuss “TIN Match Expansion” at the November 18, 2026 meeting. Payers and payees who use TIN matching services were specifically listed as a topic for consideration (register by November 13, 2026).
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