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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is hosting an upcoming open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Taxpayer Communications Project Committee. This meeting will take place via teleconference on Thursday, April 10, 2025. The purpose of the meeting is to gather public comments, ideas, and suggestions aimed at improving customer service at the IRS. Individuals interested in participating or making comments are encouraged to contact Jose Cintron-Santiago for more information.

The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has added individuals to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List. This action blocks all property and property interests within U.S. jurisdiction of these individuals, prohibiting U.S. persons from transacting with them. Two individuals from Venezuela, Lorena Carolina Cornelies Ruiz and Ramon Antonio Torres Espinoza, have been specifically identified based on legal criteria. The list and additional information are available on OFAC's website.

In the Federal Register document 86 FR 1256, a correction was made to a previously published rule by the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service. The correction involves the DATES section of the rule initially issued on January 6, 2021, where the date "December 31, 2021" should be corrected to "December 31, 2020". This change ensures the accurate representation of the document's originally intended deadline.

The Department of the Treasury has released a list of countries involved in, or potentially involved in, international boycotts as defined by section 999 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. These countries include Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, and Yemen. This publication is part of the department's responsibilities under the code to inform the public and other stakeholders about such matters. Lindsay Kitzinger, serving as the International Tax Counsel for Tax Policy, is the official associated with this document.

The Internal Revenue Service, part of the Treasury Department, will hold a closed meeting for the Art Advisory Panel on April 17, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern time. This meeting, taking place in New York City or virtually via Microsoft Teams, will focus on reviewing and evaluating fair market value appraisals of artworks for federal tax purposes. The meeting will be closed to the public because it involves confidential tax return information. Elizabeth P. Askey from the Independent Office of Appeals filed the notice, citing legal provisions to justify the closure.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published a notice announcing a petition to add sodium chlorite to the list of taxable substances. The petition was filed by Occidental Chemical Corporation and requests public comments on this potential addition, which is not yet confirmed. Sodium chlorite is primarily used in water purification, textile bleaching, and disinfecting meat processing facilities. Comments must be submitted by March 24, 2025, using the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by mail.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is asking for public comments regarding the continued use of Form 928, which concerns information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This is part of an effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden. The IRS wants feedback on the necessity and utility of the information collection, as well as how to minimize the burden on those who respond. Comments are welcome until May 30, 2025.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is requesting comments from the public and other federal agencies about continuing information collections related to the repeal of the bonding requirement for low-income housing tax credit recapture, as outlined by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The comment period is open until May 5, 2025, and inputs are sought on the necessity, burden, and potential improvements to these collections. This notice also clarifies that the IRS is not making any changes to the current paperwork burden for this collection. Kerry L. Dennis, a Tax Analyst at the IRS, approved this request.

The Department of the Treasury has proposed a new system of records titled "Health Screening and Contact Tracing Records" to track individuals who have been infected with or exposed to communicable diseases while at Treasury facilities or events. This system, established under the Privacy Act of 1974, aims to protect the health of Treasury personnel and visitors by collecting necessary information for health screening and contact tracing. Treasury will use these records to comply with health and safety regulations, respond to public health emergencies, and reduce the transmission of infectious diseases. Personal information, including health data, may be shared with relevant authorities for public health purposes while maintaining privacy safeguards.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced new updates to their Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). This list includes names of individuals whose properties and financial interests that fall under U.S. jurisdiction are restricted, and it is generally unlawful for U.S. citizens to do business with them. In addition to adding new names, OFAC has also updated information on two individuals already on the list. Further details about the list and related sanctions are available on the OFAC website.