Tax Season Essentials
Get help during tax season with news about the latest developments from the IRS, and important information about the latest tax law changes and developments for tax preparers. Also find information here on new software and requirements for tax practitioners, including PTIN registration, continuing education and testing.
Tax Refund Amounts Fell During Delayed Tax Season
Changes to the tax laws at the beginning of the year resulted in a delayed tax season in which the average tax refund declined slightly, according to a new government report. Read more »
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The Three Paths to Off-Season Growth
June 17, 2013While the end of the busy season always brings a collective sigh of relief to staff and partners... Read more »
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Yelp Wanted: More E-Marketing Tools
June 7, 2013Preparers are exploring many online tools to e-market, and on the heels of familiar avenues such... Read more »
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Let's Never Do that Again
June 1, 2013Virtually all tax preparers were adversely affected by the late start to the 2013 filing season,... Read more »
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Surviving Tax Season: A Spouse Speaks Out
June 1, 2013Your spouse or partner seems strangely distant or removed, so what's going on? Ponder as you... Read more »
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H&R Block Offers Remote Tax Prep for Expatriates
May 31, 2013H&R Block has introduced a remote service for U.S. citizens living abroad that will help them... Read more »
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IRS e-File Improvements Should Help Next Tax Season
May 30, 2013The enhancements that the Internal Revenue Service is making to its Modenized e-File computer... Read more »
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IRS Releases 2013 Tax Season Stats
May 21, 2013Updated statistics from the IRS show continued growth in e-filing of returns. Read more »
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Divorced Parents with Children Face Complex Tax Choices
May 9, 2013There is sometimes a disconnect in the handling of dependency exemptions and related tax credits... Read more »
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IRS Oversight Board Fields Tax Season Complaints at Hearing
May 3, 2013The Internal Revenue Service’s Oversight Board heard about the various problems encountered... Read more »
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H&R Block Gives $25 to Customers Affected by Tax Filing Delays
April 26, 2013H&R Block is sending $25 prepaid debit cards to the customers affected by a tax-filing glitch... Read more »
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IRS Tells Congress Tax Season Ran Smoothly after a Bumpy Start
April 25, 2013Internal Revenue Service Acting Commissioner Steven T. Miller told a congressional panel Thursday... Read more »
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Intuit Reports Tax Season Results
April 25, 2013Intuit expects approximately 4 percent revenue growth in TurboTax for the 2013 fiscal year, the... Read more »
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New York Collects the Most Income Tax
April 23, 2013The Tax Foundation has released a chart detailing state income tax collections per capita for... Read more »
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Jason Marx on the Challenges and Opportunities Facing Accountants
June 17, 2013
CCH Small Firm Services president Jason Marx talks about the challenges confronting small accounting firms, including regulatory and tax compliance, technology adoption, and do-it-yourself software.
Jennifer Warawa on the 'On-Demand' Accountant
June 14, 2013
Jennifer Warawa, VP of partner programs and channel sales at Sage, discusses how accountants need to communicate more frequently with clients so they become more of an "on-demand" resource.
George Farrah on the Challenges and Opportunities Facing Accountants
June 14, 2013
Bloomberg BNA executive editor of tax and accounting George Farrah discusses how accountants today are dealing with the economy, technology, globalization and practice management.
Amit Jain on Three Key Trends in Accounting
June 13, 2013
Amit Jain of ADP Small Business Services discusses how the accounting firm of tomorrow will be different from accounting firms today.
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What’s in the Lease Accounting Exposure Draft?
June 18, 2013
A quick guide to FASB’s proposed standards from Bloomberg BNA.
Protecting Clients from Tax-Related Identity Theft
May 31, 2013
Tax-related identity theft is a continuing problem, and a trustworthy tax preparer is an important part of the solution.
10 Simple Revenue Boosters to Start Now
May 28, 2013
Are your prospects choosing another accounting firm just because of price? There are ways to boost your image to earn a premium fee and leave low-price competitors behind.
Tax Season by the Numbers
May 22, 2013
The IRS recently released statistics covering the year to May 10, 2013.
