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-2025-118 (Dec. 3, 2025): This announcement highlights the start of National Tax Security Awareness Week to combat tax-related identity theft, requiring enrolled agents to advise clients on enhanced security measures for their tax information. https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-and-security-summit-partners-announce-10th-annual-national-tax-security-awareness-week
IR-2025-117 (Dec. 2, 2025): The guidance provides details on Trump Accounts as new retirement accounts for eligible children, obliging enrolled agents to inform clients about setup and regulatory updates to optimize tax planning. https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/treasury-irs-issue-guidance-on-trump-accounts-established-under-the-working-families-tax-cuts-notice-announces-upcoming-regulations
Oklahoma Tax Commission News
Dec. 8, 2025: This update on sales and use tax collections and rates for December 2025 assists enrolled agents in advising clients on current tax trends and compliance requirements for monthly reporting. https://oklahoma.gov/tax/newsroom.html
Via X: Dec. 8, 2025: This post reminds sellers of fireworks for New Year’s Eve to register for a sales tax permit on OkTAP, enabling enrolled agents to guide clients through the process to avoid penalties during seasonal sales. https://x.com/oktaxcommission/status/1998029965976055906
Via X: Dec. 5, 2025: OTC is hiring for customer service roles in the Taxpayer Resource Center, which may interest enrolled agents seeking career opportunities or networking within state tax administration. https://x.com/oktaxcommission/status/1997063490159190205
Via X: Dec. 3, 2025: This reminder encourages organizing year-end documents like receipts and property sales records, helping enrolled agents prepare clients for smoother tax filings and reducing last-minute issues. https://x.com/oktaxcommission/status/1996187754611318802
Upcoming OSEA Events
OSEA Education Committee Meeting, December 12, 2025: This regular meeting allows members and associates to contribute ideas for planning educational events in 2025 and beyond, fostering professional growth and collaboration among enrolled agents. https://eaok.org/event-6468669/Registration
OSEA Virtual (Sooner) Event: “An Act to Provide for Reconciliation pursuant to Title II of H. Con. Res. 14” aka The One Big Beautiful Bill or OB3: [2-hour CPE], December 16, 2025: This virtual seminar analyzes individual and business provisions of the OBBB Act, including tax planning, deductions, credits, and changes, providing essential updates for enrolled agents to better serve clients. https://eaok.org/event-6448446/Registration
OSEA Board Meeting, December 17, 2025: This regularly scheduled board meeting is open to all members and associates, offering an opportunity for enrolled agents to stay involved in society governance and advocacy efforts. https://eaok.org/event-6146678/Registration
Major Annual OSEA Seminars
Northeast Oklahoma Annual Seminar (October 29–30, 2026): This premier event offers up to 16 CE units, covering key topics like tax law, ethics, and federal tax updates to enhance enrolled agents' expertise. Featuring prominent headliners, it provides flexible in-person and virtual options for comprehensive professional development. Attendees can network and gain practical insights to apply in their daily tax practice.
Oklahoma City Annual Seminar (November 12-13, 2026): Designed for professional advancement, this seminar delivers up to 16 CE units with focus on partnerships, IRS updates, and related tax strategies. Expert headliners will share actionable knowledge, available through in-person or virtual attendance. It's an ideal opportunity for enrolled agents to stay compliant and competitive in serving Oklahoma clients.
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.
