The Accounting Podcast The IRS Agents Who Will Watch OnlyFans At Work
Dec 15, 2025
The intriguing world of IRS agents and OnlyFans takes center stage with a discussion on the new tip deduction. Gender diversity in audit teams shows benefits, with studies revealing women-led groups deliver higher quality work at lower fees. AI disrupts the traditional billable hour, pushing firms toward fixed pricing. Controversies surrounding KPMG's exam cheating scandal and innovative child investment accounts also grab attention. Plus, Meta's off-balance-sheet practices spark questions about accountability in accounting.
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Tax Rule Forces Subjective Content Judgments
- A new "no tax on tips" deduction forces the IRS to decide which digital creators qualify, creating subjective enforcement dilemmas.
- Blake Oliver warns this could require IRS agents or tax pros to view OnlyFans content to judge eligibility.
IRS Telework Rollback Raises Capacity Concerns
- The IRS tightened telework, largely ending hardship telework and limiting most employees to five telework days per year.
- Blake links this to staffing stress amid thousands of accommodation backlogs and voluntary separations.
IRS Must Explain Math Errors Now
- The IRS Math Act now forces the agency to explain math-error notices and gives taxpayers 60 days to dispute them.
- Blake calls this a straightforward improvement to taxpayer communications.