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-2025-119, Dec. 9, 2025: The Treasury and IRS issued Notice 2026-05, offering guidance on new tax benefits for Health Savings Account (HSA) participants under the One Big Beautiful Bill, enabling enrolled agents to advise clients on expanded HSA contributions and related tax advantages to optimize health-related tax planning. https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/treasury-irs-provide-guidance-on-new-tax-benefits-for-health-savings-account-participants-under-the-one-big-beautiful-bill

IR-2025-120, Dec. 12, 2025: The IRS Criminal Investigation division released its Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report, highlighting investigative achievements through new partnerships and techniques, which can help enrolled agents educate clients on emerging compliance risks and enforcement priorities to avoid potential audits or penalties. https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-ci-issues-fiscal-year-2025-annual-report-showcasing-banner-investigative-results

IR-2025-121, Dec. 12, 2025: The Treasury and IRS issued Revenue Procedure 2026-6, allowing states to make an advance election for a new federal tax credit related to contributions to scholarship-granting organizations under the One Big Beautiful Bill, providing enrolled agents with tools to guide clients on potential tax credits for educational contributions starting in 2027. https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/treasury-irs-allow-states-to-make-an-advance-election-to-participate-in-the-new-federal-tax-credit-for-individual-contributions-to-scholarship-granting-organizations-under-the-one-big-beautiful-bill

Oklahoma Tax Commission News

No Oklahoma Tax Commission news was found for this period after reviewing multiple sources.

The OTC posted on X about hiring in their Audit Division, which could appeal to enrolled agents interested in opportunities to contribute to tax compliance and auditing efforts within the state agency. https://x.com/oktaxcommission/status/1999494583177089502 (Source: X)

Upcoming OSEA Events

OSEA Board Meeting December 17, 2025, December 17, 2025: This regularly scheduled virtual board meeting via Zoom is open to all members and associates, providing an opportunity to stay engaged with OSEA leadership and discussions on society matters. https://eaok.org/event-6146678

Major Annual OSEA Seminars

Northeast Oklahoma Annual Seminar (October 29–30, 2026): This premier event offers up to 16 CE units, covering essential topics such as tax law updates, ethics, and federal tax developments, designed to enhance enrolled agents' expertise and compliance knowledge. Featuring headliners from the IRS and tax industry experts, it provides both in-person and virtual attendance options for flexible professional development.

Oklahoma City Annual Seminar (November 12-13, 2026): Enrolled agents can earn up to 16 CE units through sessions on partnerships, IRS updates, and advanced tax strategies, tailored to support practice growth and client service. With prominent headliners including tax professionals and agency representatives, the seminar offers in-person and virtual formats to accommodate diverse learning preferences.