Income Tax Compliance News

Keep up with filing and payment requirements, deadline extensions, penalty relief, and state tax amnesty programs, including who qualifies and how to respond.

Compliance / July 15, 2026

Indiana Opens Tax Amnesty Through September 9, 2026

Indiana's amnesty window covers eligible debts for tax periods ending before 2024. Taxpayers have until September 9 to enroll and pay, or arrange an amnesty payment plan.

Compliance / July 8, 2026

IRS Announces Automatic Penalty Relief for Eligible Taxpayers

Eligible taxpayers will receive relief from certain IRS penalties without requesting a waiver. The summer transition begins with 2025 annual and 2026 quarterly returns. Tax and interest remain due, and some notices still require follow-up.

Compliance / June 18, 2026

Carlos Mencia Charged With Failing to File California Tax Returns

California prosecutors allege six years of missing personal and corporate returns. Mencia pleaded not guilty on June 22. The case highlights the difference between an overdue return and an allegation of deliberate tax evasion.