Tax Notes reporters recap some of the most memorable stories they encountered in 2025, from the establishment of a "crypto church" to how the "no tax on tips" provision may apply to certain professions. 

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• Marital Discord Is No Defense to FBAR Penalties, U.S. Says
• Crypto Evangelist’s Tax Evasion and Other Convictions Upheld

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Credits
Host: David D. Stewart
Executive Producers: Jeanne Rauch-Zender, Paige Jones
Producers: Jordan Parrish, Peyton Rhodes
Audio Engineers: Jordan Parrish, Peyton Rhodes

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