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IRS Proposes Significant Penalty Reductions for Revealing Unreported Income in 2026

IRS Proposes Significant Penalty Reductions for Revealing Unreported Income in 2026

Washington D.C., Friday, 15 May 2026.
In 2026, the IRS proposes slashing unreported income penalties from 75% to 20%. This dramatic reduction creates a highly favorable, strategic window for taxpayers to voluntarily rectify past discrepancies.