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-2025-104 (October 14, 2025): The IRS reminds individuals with tax year 2024 extensions that returns are due tomorrow, unaffected by the appropriations lapse. This impacts enrolled agents by requiring them to advise clients on imminent filing deadlines and payment obligations to avoid penalties in their tax practice. Link

External Article: IRS layoffs that were ‘off the table’ this summer now deepen short-staffing concerns (October 14, 2025): The IRS's issuance of reduction-in-force (RIF) notices during the government shutdown has resulted in approximately 1,446 layoffs at the Treasury Department, primarily affecting the agency's human resources and IT workforce, exacerbating existing short-staffing issues following a 25% workforce reduction earlier this year through voluntary separations. This disrupts preparations for the upcoming tax filing season, including hiring and training thousands of new customer service representatives and revenue agents, potentially leading to delays in processing, outdated systems, and backlogs that could hinder tax practitioners' access to the dedicated hotline and overall support for clients. Link

Oklahoma Tax Commission News

No Oklahoma Tax Commission news was found for this period after reviewing multiple sources. However, the following relevant updates were posted on X (formerly Twitter):

• On October 20, 2025, the OTC announced internet and phone service interruptions, which may delay enrolled agents' ability to contact the agency for client inquiries or filings; the issue is being addressed for quick resolution. From X: Link
• On October 20, 2025, a reminder that September sales tax filings for businesses are due today, enabling enrolled agents to guide clients on timely submissions to prevent late fees and maintain compliance. From X: Link
• On October 15, 2025, final call for the filing deadline on tax extensions, critical for enrolled agents to ensure clients file today to avoid penalties on state returns. From X: Link
• On October 14, 2025, a scam alert about fake texts claiming approved tax refunds, advising no clicks or responses; this helps enrolled agents educate clients on protecting personal information, as the OTC never requests details via text. From X: Link

Upcoming OSEA Events

• OSEA Education Committee Meeting, October 23, 2025, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: This virtual Zoom meeting invites all OSEA members to contribute ideas for planning educational events in 2025 and beyond, providing enrolled agents with a platform to influence professional development programs. Registration Link
• OSEA Northeast Oklahoma Chapter Event - Beyond the Return: Solving IRS Issues for Your Clients, Part 2, October 24, 2025, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Edward Moore, EA, delivers a 1-hour CE presentation on key IRS interactions such as obtaining transcripts, appeals, audit reconsideration, penalty abatement, and spouse relief, offering practical tools for enrolled agents, especially newcomers, to resolve client issues effectively. Registration Link
• Northeast Oklahoma Annual Seminar, October 30–31, 2025, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM: This in-person or virtual conference at Northeastern State University – Broken Arrow provides up to 16 CE units through sessions on retirement planning, estate and trust returns, ethics, S corporations, federal tax updates, SE tax, and more, helping enrolled agents stay current on essential topics. Registration Link

Major Annual OSEA Seminars

Northeast Oklahoma Annual Seminar (October 30–31, 2025): The 2025 OSEA Northeast Annual Seminar, hosted by the Oklahoma Society of Enrolled Agents at Northeastern State University in Broken Arrow, OK, offers up to 16 CE units through in-person or virtual (Zoom) attendance options. Key topics cover retirement planning, estate and trust returns, ethics, insurance reporting, client interviews, S corporations, federal tax updates, SE tax, IRS topics, and Oklahoma tax updates, presented by headliners Randy Adams, EA, MSA, and Melinda Garvin, EA, along with Mercean Lam from the IRS and Mike Kaufmann. Enrolled agents can benefit from this event's practical sessions on tax compliance and planning, with special early pricing extended through September 30, 2025, and lunch provided for on-site participants. Registration Link

Oklahoma City Annual Seminar (November 13–14, 2025): The 2025 OSEA Oklahoma City Annual Seminar, hosted by the Oklahoma Society of Enrolled Agents, offers up to 16 CE units through in-person or virtual (Zoom) attendance options at OSU-OKC Student Center. Key topics include gross income, Subtitle F, partnerships and LLCs, tax matters for lawsuits, ethics under Circular 230, IRS updates, and Oklahoma tax updates, with headliners Francis X. Degen, EA, USTCP, and Jane Ryder, EA CPA, plus presentations from Mercean Lam of the IRS and the Taxpayer Advocate Service for case resolutions. Enrolled agents can benefit from this event's comprehensive tax education, provided lunches for in-person attendees, and special pricing (e.g., $350 for members through October 16, 2025) to meet annual CE requirements efficiently. Registration Link

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.