Inside This Issue

1. Applying for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) just got easier
2. Sept. 17 Webinar: Tax Obligations of U.S. Individuals Living and Working Abroad
3. News from the Justice Department’s Tax Division
   

1.  Applying for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) just got easier

On Aug. 18, 2025, the IRS updated the Apply for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) online application as part of ongoing modernization efforts to improve taxpayer service. The modernized application features a new look and web experience. Federal, state and local government entities can now use the application to receive an EIN. Although the application has a new look, the overall functionality remains the same.

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2.  Sept. 17 Webinar: Tax Obligations of U.S. Individuals Living and Working Abroad

Join the IRS for an upcoming webinar, Tax Obligations of U.S. Individuals Living and Working Abroad, scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 2 – 4:00 p.m. ET. IRS presenters from the Large Business & International division will:

• Specify the U.S. income tax obligations of U.S. citizens and residents abroad
• List the requirements for claiming the foreign earned income exclusion
• Summarize the U.S. employment tax obligations of U.S. citizens and residents abroad
• Answer questions from the audience

Tax professionals can earn up to two Continuing Education (CE) credits. To see a complete list of webinars, visit the Upcoming Webinars page on IRS.gov.

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3.  News from the Justice Department’s Tax Division

A Nevada tax return preparer, Michael J. Moore, of Las Vegas, pleaded guilty to advising clients to commit tax evasion. According to court documents and statements made in court, Moore operated a tax and accounting business known as X Tax Pros. From 2015 through April 2025, Moore promoted a fraudulent tax avoidance scheme called the “Special Tax Shelter Strategy,” promising clients if they paid him certain “fees,” he could prepare a tax return that eliminated the clients’ taxes owed to the IRS and, in most cases, create a large tax refund. Moore charged the clients tens of thousands of dollars in fees, which the clients paid from the refunds they received from the IRS.

In total, Moore caused a tax loss to the United States of more than $3.5 million. Moore is scheduled to be sentenced on Dec. 8 and faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison.