IRS and DOJ Regs Get Rearranged for Clarity

2025-22825 — Updating Regulation References To Reflect Reorganizations at the Department of Justice and the Internal Revenue Service

The IRS and Department of Justice are updating their contact info in official rules because of recent reorganizations. This change affects taxpayers who need to send claims or communicate about tax issues, making sure their messages reach the right people. Comments on these updates are open until January 14, 2026, and there’s no cost impact—just smoother communication ahead!

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!

2026-05865 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request on Burden Related to Information Authorization and IRS Disclosure Authorization for Victims of Identity Theft

The IRS wants your thoughts on how much paperwork identity theft victims face when giving permission to share their info. They’re checking if the forms are clear and not too much work, aiming to make things easier and faster. If you have ideas or concerns, send them in by May 26, 2026—this helps save time and hassle for everyone involved!

2026-05896 — Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) User Fee Update; Hearing

If you prepare tax returns, the IRS is planning to lower the fee for getting or renewing your Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) from $11 to $10. A public hearing about this change will happen on April 24, 2026, but only if people send in their topics by April 2. This small fee drop saves money and keeps things simple for tax pros.

2026-05785 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request on Electronic Payee Statements

The IRS wants your thoughts on how they collect info about electronic payee statements—those digital forms that show payments made to people or businesses. This is all about making sure the process is easy, clear, and not a hassle. If you have ideas or concerns, send them in by May 26, 2026, so the IRS can keep things smooth and maybe save some time and money for everyone involved.

Previous: 2026-02987 — Modification of Class D and Class E Airspace; Palm Springs International Airport, Palm Springs, CA

The FAA wants to update the airspace rules around Palm Springs International Airport to make flying safer and smoother for pilots using instruments or flying by sight. These changes affect pilots and air traffic controllers and include fixing some legal details about the airspace. If you have thoughts, you need to share them by March 30, 2026, and there’s no cost to the public for these updates.

Next: C1-2025-22995 — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands; 2026 and 2027 Harvest Specifications for Groundfish

The government updated fishing rules for Alaska’s Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands for 2026 and 2027, focusing on how much groundfish can be caught. Fishermen and fishing companies will see changes in fish limits and must apply by November 1, 2026, to join certain fishing programs. These updates help keep fish populations healthy while supporting the fishing industry’s future.