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IRS Updates
IRS Drops a Free Look Back Interest Calculator for Long Term Contracts (Form 8697 Just Got Easier)
The IRS released a free Excel based Look Back Interest Calculator on May 29, 2026, designed to support the interest computation step on Form 8697 for long term construction and manufacturing contracts. The tool helps, but the IRS is clear it does not guarantee compliance. Here is what tax pros need to know before plugging in client data.
Treasury and IRS Soften Section 892 Proposed Regs: Grandfathering and Transition Relief for Sovereign Investors
Treasury and the IRS issued additional guidance on May 29, 2026, walking back the bite of their December 2025 Section 892 proposed regulations. Sovereign wealth funds and other foreign government investors now get grandfathering protection for existing interests and a transition window before any final rules take effect. Here is what counsel needs to flag for institutional clients.
IRS Opens Taxpayer Assistance Centers Saturday, May 30: What Your Clients Can Actually Do There
The IRS will open select Taxpayer Assistance Centers from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2026, with most regular services available. Cash payments will not be accepted. Saturday hours are expected to continue through June. Here is what tax pros should know before pointing clients to a local office.
The Tax Awards
Recognition. Strategy. Real Connection.
The tax industry is evolving, and the professionals behind it deserve to be recognized, celebrated and brought into one room. The Tax Awards 2026 is a premier experience for tax professionals, firm owners, service providers and industry leaders. A night that highlights excellence, impact and growth within the culture.
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VIP Experience
Upgrade your night with separate check-in, premium seating, special recognition during the event, and open bar access reserved for VIP guests only.
The Power Room
A dedicated space running alongside the main event for live breakout sessions hosted by selected industry leaders. Real strategies, marketing, scaling, and compliance insight you can step into at your own discretion.
The Vendor Lounge
An on-site space for brands and service providers to showcase directly to attendees. Promote your business, connect with potential clients, and tap into the industry’s most engaged room.
The Full Experience
- Live Awards Ceremony with Walk-Up Music
- Two 45-Minute Industry Panels
- The Power Room with 10 Featured Speakers
- Vendor Lounge for Brand Partners
- Networking with Top Tax Professionals
- Bosses Business & Brunch (June 27)
The Podcast
Real conversations with the people moving this industry forward.
The Tax Room Podcast launches June 2026. Each episode features tax professionals, firm owners, software founders, and industry voices sharing what is actually happening in this space. Strategy, scaling, compliance, the day to day reality of building in tax. No fluff. Just real conversations.
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