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Recent Commentary

Regs to Change Racial Discrimination Standard

Friday, September 4, 2026
Highlights IRS

Treasury and IRS are set to publish REG-119986-25 (Proposed Regulations) in the Federal Register on September 4, 2026, providing that a private school would not qualify for tax-exempt status if it discriminates based on color, race, or ethnicity in any school-related policy or program, including classifications intended to promote diversity or remedy prior discrimination.

IRS Proposes Form 1041-A Reporting Relief for Certain Trusts

Friday, September 4, 2026
Highlights IRS

Treasury and IRS published REG-109082-25 (Proposed Regulations) in the Federal Register, proposing to eliminate certain reporting requirements for trusts whose charitable deductions are from contributions made by passthrough entities.

IRS Expands Definition of Covered Employee

Friday, September 4, 2026
Highlights IRS

In Notice 2026-36 (Notice), IRS announced proposed regulations and transitional relief after OBBBA for modifications of the excise tax on excess compensation paid by tax-exempt organizations, including an expanded definition of "covered employee."

Selling Section 1250 Real Property in a CRT

Thursday, September 3, 2026
Historical

This case study illustrates the use of a CRT to defer gain on the sale of depreciated rental property.