Treasury regulations

The OCC's interim final rule clarifies that national banks may assess non-interest charges and fees, including interchange fees from card operations, even when set by third parties.

The OCC, Federal Reserve, and FDIC lower the community bank leverage ratio requirement from 9 percent to 8 percent and extend the grace period for qualifying institutions from two to four consecutive quarters.

Treasury Department submits multiple Internal Revenue Service information collection requests to OMB for review under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and invites public comment.

IRS requests public comments on information collection requirements for IRA and Trump account contributions under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

Treasury Department seeks public comment on a proposed survey measuring small-business costs for anti-money laundering and counter-financing-of-terrorism compliance activities.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency proposes rescinding or amending regulations on public welfare investments, collateralized loan obligations, and nondiscrimination requirements for Federal savings associations; public comment period open.

Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control adds individuals to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List, blocking all U.S.-jurisdiction assets and prohibiting transactions with listed persons.

The Internal Revenue Service is accepting nominations through the IRSAC program for individuals with tax preparation, reporting, or taxpayer advocacy experience to represent small business and other stakeholder interests.

The OCC is renewing its "Assessment of Fees" information collection under Paperwork Reduction Act requirements and has submitted it to OMB for review.

OFAC publishes newly designated persons and aircraft on the Specially Designated Nationals List, blocking all U.S.-jurisdiction property and prohibiting transactions with listed entities.

OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List identifies individuals and entities whose U.S. assets are frozen and with whom American persons are prohibited from conducting transactions.

The Department of the Treasury increases fees on surety and reinsuring companies, effective January 1, 2026.

The State Department publishes a quarterly list of individuals who have chosen to expatriate from the United States for tax purposes.

OFAC has added persons to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List, blocking all U.S.-based property and prohibiting transactions with these entities by U.S. persons.

The Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council will hold a public meeting to discuss agency priorities and small-business tax issues.