Can the IRS assess a Form 3520 penalty without going to court? Yes. In Zhang v. IRS (N.D. Cal., May 4, 2026), the court held that Internal Revenue Code section 6039F gives the IRS direct assessment authority for a late Form 3520, meaning the form 3520 penalty lands on your account first and you must…
Does IRS Notice 2026-24 waive the underpayment penalty for farmers and fishermen? Yes — the farmer fisherman underpayment penalty waiver 2026 provided under IRS Notice 2026-24 waives the addition to tax under IRC §6654(a) for qualifying farmers and fishermen who did not make estimated tax payments for the 2025 tax year, provided they file their…
Affected by the Washington Storms? 🌧️ Discover how the new IRS May 1, 2026 deadline and financial relief options can help you focus on what matters most—recovery. To be honest, the severe storms, flooding, and high winds that started hitting Washington State back on December 9, 2025, have been absolutely devastating. If you’re in…
Will your international money transfers cost more in 2026? A new 1% excise tax on remittance transfers is coming. This guide breaks down exactly who pays, which transfers are affected, and how you can avoid it. Have you ever stood at a money transfer counter, cash in hand, ready to send some much-needed support…
