As enrolled agents assisting clients with federal and state tax matters, staying informed on the latest IRS and Oklahoma Tax Commission (OTC) developments is crucial. Below is a curated summary of press releases and news items from the past week, including key highlights relevant to your practice, along with direct links to the source materials.
IRS News Releases
IR-2026-84 — July 28, 2026
IRS Recognizes National Whistleblower Day with $8 Billion Recovered Since 2007
The IRS highlighted National Whistleblower Day (observed July 30) and the role whistleblowers play in exposing fraud and strengthening tax compliance. Since 2007, whistleblower information has led to more than $8 billion recovered and over $1.4 billion paid in awards. The IRS also noted a new digital Form 211 and a centralized online fraud-reporting tool at IRS.gov/submitatip.
What it means for your practice: If a client asks about reporting suspected tax fraud or wonders whether a whistleblower claim could apply to a business dispute, the digital Form 211 process is now faster to point them to.
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Oklahoma Tax Commission & State Tax News
Oklahoma Sales Tax Holiday — announced July 31, 2026 (event dates: August 7–9, 2026)
The OTC confirmed via its official channels that Oklahoma's annual sales tax holiday runs 12:01 a.m. Friday, August 7 through midnight Sunday, August 9, 2026. Clothing and footwear items priced under $100 are exempt from state and local sales tax; accessories, athletic/protective footwear, and school supplies do not qualify.
What it means for your practice: Clients who operate retail businesses should be reminded that participation in the holiday is mandatory, not optional, for qualifying items — a good time to check point-of-sale tax settings.
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Recent update: Oklahoma State Treasurer — June 2026 Tax Revenue Report (published July 8, 2026)
State Treasurer Todd Russ reported total June 2026 revenue of $1.6 billion, up 5.8% year-over-year. Fiscal Year 2026 revenue totaled $17.91 billion, up 5.9% (about $989.9 million) over FY2025. Sales and use tax collections were $617.4 million (up 6.0%), income tax was $613.1 million (up 3.2%), and gross production (oil and gas) tax was $113.4 million (up 27.2%).
What it means for your practice: Continued growth in sales, income, and gross production tax collections is a useful data point when advising business clients on the state's overall revenue and economic trend.
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Upcoming OSEA Events
OSEA Education Committee Meeting
Friday, August 7, 2026, 9:00–10:00 AM — Zoom
A regular meeting of the OSEA Education Committee. All members and associates are welcome to join and provide input as the committee plans educational events for 2026 and beyond.
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Oklahoma Sooner (Virtual) Chapter Seminar — Beyond the Return: Solving IRS Issues for Your Clients, Part 1
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 2:00–3:30 PM Central — Online (Zoom)
Edward Moore, EA presents a 1-hour CE session on interacting with the IRS, including the roles of IRS employees, authorization requirements, transcript types, and best practices for IRS communication. No cost. IRS Course ID: FAHHB-T-00197-26-O (1 CE Hour, Federal Tax Law).
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OSEA Board Meeting
Monday, August 17, 2026, 3:00–4:30 PM — Zoom
A regularly scheduled board meeting of the Oklahoma Society of Enrolled Agents. All members and associates are welcome to attend.
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Annual Seminars
2026 OSEA Northeast Annual Seminar — October 29–30, 2026
Location: Northeastern State University – Broken Arrow, 3100 New Orleans Street, Broken Arrow, OK 74014
CE: Up to 16 CE units available; attend in person or via Zoom
Speakers: Headliners Marc J Dombrowski, EA and Jane Ryder, EA, CPA lead 15 CE units covering financial analysis, installment agreements, offers in compromise, appeals, CDP, and transcripts (Dombrowski), plus ethics, NIL income, QBI, stock options, and tax planning for business and rentals (Ryder). IRS Stakeholder Liaison Mercean Lam will present on several IRS CE-eligible topics, and Mike Kaufmann will give a non-CE hour on Oklahoma tax updates.
Pricing: Early-bird pricing is in effect. Member $300 / Nonmember $350 (standard early-bird rates); reduced rates are available by discount code for members and nonmembers who attended both 2025 conferences.
Bonus: Attend both the OKC and NE Oklahoma conferences and receive a $25 discount on a 2027 event!
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2026 OSEA Oklahoma City Annual Seminar — November 12–13, 2026
Location: Rose State College, 1720 Hudiburg Drive, Midwest City, OK 73110
CE: Up to 16 CE units available; attend in person or via Zoom
Speakers: Headliners David L Mellem, EA and Mary Mellem, EA lead 15 CE units covering federal tax updates, amended returns, an "Ask" session, basis rules, business credits, teens and taxes, ethics, and bankruptcy. IRS Stakeholder Liaison Mercean Lam will present a CE-eligible hour on multiple tax topics, and Mike Kaufmann will give a non-CE hour on Oklahoma tax updates. Taxpayer Advocate Service availability is still TBD.
Pricing: Early-bird pricing is in effect. Member $350 / Nonmember $400 (standard early-bird rates); reduced rates are available by discount code for members and nonmembers who attended both 2025 conferences.
Bonus: Attend both the OKC and NE Oklahoma conferences and receive a $25 discount on a 2027 event!
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The Oklahoma Society of Enrolled Agents (OSEA) is a professional organization dedicated to representing and supporting enrolled agents in Oklahoma through education, advocacy, and networking opportunities. Visit us at EAOK.org for more information and resources.
