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-2026-114, September 25, 2026 — IRS Launches New Mobile App, Replacing IRS2Go
The new IRS app replaces IRS2Go and adds secure sign-in to selected Individual Online Account features: refund and amended-return status, balance information, payments and payment history, select notices and letters, transcripts, communication preferences, and IP PIN access. Existing IRS2Go users receive it through the normal app update. Business Tax Account and Tax Pro Account remain on IRS.gov only. Expect client questions, and remind clients to download only from the official app store listings, since the IRS is warning about look-alike apps.
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IR-2026-113, September 21, 2026 — IRS Wraps Up 2026 Nationwide Tax Forums With Nearly 13,000 Attendees
The five 2026 Tax Forums resolved 1,165 taxpayer cases in the Case Resolution Rooms and assisted 1,635 tax professionals with e-services, PTIN, and identity authentication issues. Sessions covered AI, digital asset information reporting, collection cases, audits, the Working Families Tax Cuts provisions (including no tax on tips and overtime), and what to expect in the 2027 filing season. Worth noting as you plan next year's CE.
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Just released: IR-2026-115, September 28, 2026 — Proposed Regulations on Installment Payments of Tax on Certain Farmland Sales
Treasury and the IRS issued proposed regulations under new Section 1062, which lets eligible sellers of qualifying farmland to qualified (actively engaged) farmers elect to pay the tax on the gain in four equal annual installments, for sales in taxable years beginning after July 4, 2025. The farmland generally must have been used for farming for substantially all of the prior 10 years and be restricted to farm use for 10 years after the sale. The proposed rules also cover partnerships, S corporations, trusts, and estates. Comments are due November 30, 2026. Highly relevant for Oklahoma agricultural clients.
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TIGTA Reports
The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration published five reports during the week of September 21–27, 2026. The items most relevant to practitioners are listed first.
September 21, 2026 — The Process To Resolve Identity Theft Cases Is Long, Costly, and Frustrating for Taxpayers (Report No. 2026-100-050)
TIGTA reviewed the IRS's identity theft case resolution process and found it remains lengthy and burdensome for victims. Useful context when setting client expectations on identity theft cases and when deciding whether to seek Taxpayer Advocate Service help.
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September 23, 2026 — Fiscal Year 2026 Statutory Review of Potential Fair Tax Collection Practices Violations (Report No. 2026-300-057)
TIGTA's annual required review of whether IRS employees complied with the fair tax collection practices provisions governing how the IRS communicates with taxpayers and their representatives during collection. Directly relevant to collection representation work.
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September 24, 2026 — Assessment of Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Practices (Report No. 2026-208-059)
An assessment of how the IRS manages risk in its growing use of artificial intelligence, a topic of increasing interest as AI tools reach taxpayer-facing and enforcement processes.
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Also published this week, included briefly for completeness (internal-operations reviews): The IRS's National Distribution Center Continues to Face Declining Demand (Report No. 2026-IE-R016, Sept. 21) and Improvements Were Made in Installing Card Readers but Physical Security Deficiencies Remain (Report No. 2026-200-051, Sept. 22).
Oklahoma Tax Commission & State Tax News
Current notice (as of September 29, 2026) — OTC Refund Pause Continues
The refund pause first reported on September 16 remains in place. The notice on the OkTAP home page states that the OTC has paused issuing refunds and updating account balances due to system issues at the Oklahoma State Treasurer's Office, and that the OTC is working closely with the Treasurer's Office to resolve them. No resumption date has been announced. Clients expecting state refunds, or checking account balances in OkTAP, should be told that delays and out-of-date balances are expected for now.
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Just announced: September 28, 2026 — Governor Directs Pause on Dyed Diesel Enforcement for Farm Vehicles
Governor Stitt sent a letter directing the OTC, the Department of Public Safety, and the Corporation Commission to pause enforcement of taxes, regulations, and fines related to red-dyed diesel used in farm vehicles for a requested 120-day period during harvest season. The OTC was directed to seek Dyed Diesel Fuel Penalty Relief from the IRS. The IRS has not announced that federal relief has been granted, so agricultural clients should not assume the federal penalty exposure has changed.
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Recent update: September 9, 2026 — State Treasurer's August 2026 Tax Revenue Report
August revenue totaled $1.3 billion, up $47.2 million (3.7%) from August 2025, and the 12-month total reached $18.0 billion (up 6.1%). By source for August: combined income tax $392.2 million (up 1.6%, with individual income tax up 11.6% and corporate income tax down); sales and use tax $631.0 million (up 6.1%); gross production tax $100.0 million (up 16.5%); motor vehicle tax $61.1 million (down 14.5%). The September report is expected in early October.
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Upcoming OSEA Events
OSEA Education Committee Meeting
Friday, October 9, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Zoom
A regular meeting of the OSEA Education Committee. All members and associates are welcome to join and share ideas as we plan educational events for 2026 and beyond.
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Annual Seminars
2026 OSEA Northeast Annual Seminar
October 29–30, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Northeastern State University – Broken Arrow, 3100 New Orleans Street, Broken Arrow, OK 74014
Up to 16 CE units, in person or via Zoom. Headliners Marc J. Dombrowski, EA (financial analysis, streamlined installment agreements, offers in compromise, appeals, CDP, and transcripts) and Jane Ryder, EA, CPA (ethics, NIL income, maximizing QBI, stock options, and tax planning for businesses and rentals) will together present 15 CE units. IRS Stakeholder Liaison Mercean Lam will present on IRS CE-eligible topics, and Mike Kaufmann will present a non-CE hour on Oklahoma tax updates. Lunch is provided both days for on-site attendees. The final agenda is now posted: view the schedule.
Pricing: OSEA Members $300, Nonmembers $350. Early-bird pricing is currently in effect. Special rates of $275 (members) and $325 (nonmembers) are available to those who attended both 2025 conferences; the discount code was sent by email.
Bonus: Attend both the OKC and NE OK conferences and receive a $25 discount toward a 2027 conference.
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2026 OSEA Oklahoma City Annual Seminar
November 12–13, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Rose State College, 1720 Hudiburg Drive, Midwest City, OK 73110
Up to 16 CE units, in person or via Zoom. Headliners David L. Mellem, EA, and Mary Mellem, EA, will present 15 CE units covering federal tax updates, amended returns, an "Ask" session, basis rules for property received by gift, inheritance, remainder interests, and divorce, business credits, teens and taxes, ethics, and bankruptcy. Mike Kaufmann will present a non-CE hour on Oklahoma tax updates, and IRS Stakeholder Liaison Mercean Lam will present a CE-eligible hour on multiple topics. Lunch is provided both days for on-site attendees. The final agenda is now posted: view the schedule.
Pricing: OSEA Members $350, Nonmembers $400. Early-bird pricing is currently in effect. Special rates of $325 (members) and $375 (nonmembers) are available to those who attended both 2025 conferences; the discount code was sent by email.
Bonus: Attend both the OKC and NE OK conferences and receive a $25 discount toward a 2027 conference.
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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.
