
December 28, 2025

IRS installment agreement use rises as more taxpayers turn to payment plans and monthly payments to manage tax debt and balances due after filing returns.

IRS cryptocurrency reporting expands in 2025 with new Form 1099-DA rules, increasing oversight of digital asset transactions and tax return reporting.

Virtual Tax Court hearings are expanding in 2025 as more IRS disputes move online, allowing taxpayers to appear remotely before the United States Tax Court.

IRS AI chatbot uses artificial intelligence to answer questions and guide taxpayers to tax forms, payment plans, and online tools during the 2025 filing season.

Paper ITIN applications decline during peak tax season as more taxpayers use IRS centers and agents to avoid mailing original documents.

IRS online payment agreement applications increase as taxpayers with a balance due after filing tax returns choose installment agreements to manage tax debt.