April Walker

I’m humbled and honored to be on @taxgirl’s must-follow Twitter list again. With me you will get mostly tax, but also some #dogs, @GoHeels and complaints about my teenager.

TIGTA found the IRS spent $4.8 billion in Inflation Reduction Act funds, which were intended to supplement its annual appropriation, on labor and IT to keep the 2025 tax season on track. sprou.tt/1W6FylJNiBF

@taxgirl My daughter is studying abroad this semester in Florence. It has been so hard, not gonna lie. So holding you close Mama. But also true that if she feels confident to go and do this, she will have an experience of a lifetime.

My daughter is leaving today for an amazing new adventure in Berlin. People have told me how fantastic this will be for her, and how she will do great things. Don't worry, they say, she will be fine. Yes to all of this. But me? I am not okay.

The Tax Court determined that W-2 wages that are not deductible under Sec. 280E in calculating taxable income are not included when calculating the Sec. 199A qualified business income (QBI) deduction. Learn more in this JofA Tax Matters article. sprou.tt/1ubJ5evCRMs

AICPA Advocates for Accounting Degree Recognition sprou.tt/1vctkGHNrXx

The IRS says a surge in fabricated Form 2439 filings prompted the only new addition to this year’s Dirty Dozen. sprou.tt/1LqFuvNS6nv

Celebrating 10 years in Las Vegas, ENGAGE 2026 is set for June 8–11 in Las Vegas. The event's first day features a high-profile keynote conversation. sprou.tt/1jg10qPNlhR

Separate reports from two federal oversight bodies warn that the IRS may struggle to maintain service levels between now and April 15, possibly causing delays in tax refunds and in getting answers by phone. sprou.tt/1Us3Bm8DtMd

The AICPA is urging the IRS to release a contingency plan that would exempt 100% of its staff in the event of a government shutdown this weekend. sprou.tt/1WoTdi9I4bi

Former AICPA Chair Bill Reeb, CPA/CITP, CGMA, joins the JofA podcast and explains how momentum, the ability to face fear, and the prioritization of long‑term vision over short-term efficiency can shape effective leadership. sprou.tt/1SGUtXwjFV7

An IRS fact sheet explains when overtime compensation qualifies for the H.R. 1 deduction and how Fair Labor Standards Act rules apply, including for federal employees. sprou.tt/1dqeXA9guzr

Congratulations on a great year Drake and Good Luck in the Super Bowl. So proud of you!

@DHPIV SAME :)

Gonna be super annoying dealing with all these UNC fans who used to hate the Patriots with Brady but now love them because of Maye and even more annoying that I'm one of them.

The 2026 tax filing season will open Jan. 26, the IRS announced. The IRS will have about 25% fewer workers than a year ago and new tax provisions to handle. sprou.tt/1fCKXGa9hD1

Melanie Lauridsen, the AICPA’s vice president–Tax Policy & Advocacy, joined the JofA podcast from the Digital CPA Conference, offering context on the most recent government shutdown and on how a potential shutdown early in 2026 could affect IRS services. sprou.tt/1uqYuroLzA2

A letter to the Department of Education signed by the AICPA and other accounting organizations expresses opposition to draft regulations that would exclude accounting from professional degree designation. sprou.tt/1lVA0n8tepe

The IRS released initial details on Trump accounts, a new type of IRA for some children. Also, a billionaire business executive pledged $6.25 billion to provide 25 million children with a $250 contribution to a Trump account. sprou.tt/1ZIRAmHRX8j

In a letter to Treasury and the IRS, the AICPA seeks changes to tax reporting requirements for partnerships and S corporations, collectively known as passthrough entities (PTEs), sprou.tt/1iwYJinWLsS