Recent Tax News Updates for Enrolled Agents (October 28–November 3, 2025)
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
No IRS news releases were issued during this period, as confirmed by a double-check of the IRS Newsroom.
Additionally, here are relevant recent articles on IRS taxpayer services offerings and impacts during the government shutdown:
CPA: IRS Cuts, Shutdown Wearing on Taxpayers While Remaining Staff Hold Down Fort, November 3, 2025: The ongoing government shutdown is exacerbating delays at the understaffed IRS, leading to prolonged wait times for taxpayer assistance and resolution of issues, which enrolled agents should factor into client expectations for IRS interactions and prepare alternative strategies for urgent matters. Link: https://tax.thomsonreuters.com/news/cpa-irs-cuts-shutdown-wearing-on-taxpayers-while-remaining-staff-hold-down-fort/
The Impact Of The Government Shutdown On IRS Taxpayer Assistance, November 1, 2025: Due to the shutdown starting October 8, 2025, IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers are closed, and services like phone support for complex issues are limited, impacting enrolled agents' ability to resolve client queries promptly and requiring reliance on online tools or mailed correspondence. Link: https://www.forbes.com/sites/nathangoldman/2025/11/01/the-impact-of-the-government-shutdown-on-irs-taxpayer-assistance/
IRS Shutters More Functions as Shutdown Drags On, October 29, 2025: The IRS warns of refund delays during the shutdown, with only error-free, electronically filed Form 1040 refunds being processed, advising enrolled agents to inform clients about potential holds on paper returns and other services until full operations resume. Link: https://www.bdo.com/insights/tax/irs-shutters-more-functions-as-shutdown-drags-on
As a resource, the IRS provides current processing status for tax forms at https://www.irs.gov/help/processing-status-for-tax-forms, where as of November 2025, electronic individual and business returns are generally processed within 21 days, while paper original returns received in September 2025 are being processed, helping enrolled agents track client return statuses amid any shutdown-related delays.
Oklahoma Tax Commission News
November 3, 2025: This post explains how tax dollars support the Office of Juvenile Affairs by funding education, prevention, and treatment for at-risk youth, enabling enrolled agents to inform clients about the positive community impacts of their Oklahoma tax contributions. Link (X): https://x.com/oktaxcommission/status/1985361503856288162
October 31, 2025: OTC showcases its workplace culture during Halloween, highlighting employee empowerment and joy while promoting open positions, which may interest enrolled agents in understanding state tax agency dynamics or exploring career opportunities. Link (X): https://x.com/oktaxcommission/status/1984274957749125588
October 31, 2025: As October concludes, OTC reminds taxpayers to review year-end strategies like estimated payments, retirement contributions, and credits, helping enrolled agents advise clients on optimizing their Oklahoma tax positions before the year ends. Link (X): https://x.com/oktaxcommission/status/1984259187447091561
Major Annual OSEA Seminars
Oklahoma City Annual Seminar (November 13–14, 2025): This seminar offers up to 16 CE units with key topics including partnerships (introduction, advanced, dissolutions), IRS updates, gross income, ethics under Circular 230, and headliners Francis X. Degen, EA, USTCP, and Jane Ryder, EA CPA. It supports enrolled agents' continuing education needs with practical insights into tax representation and compliance, available in-person at OSU-OKC with lunch or virtually. Registration link: https://eaok.org/event-6030934.
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.
