Practice Management

The Internal Revenue Service has introduced new regulations aimed at encouraging more whistleblowers to report on corporate tax problems by making it easier for them to collect on their claims.

The Internal Revenue Service needs to conduct more research to identify the needs and preferences of small business and self-employed taxpayers, according to a new government report.

Buyers who skip evaluating IT systems of a target company may be making a very expensive mistake, according to accounting and consulting firm Crowe Horwath.

BlumShapiro has merged in accounting, tax and business consulting firm Needel, Welch & Stone, expanding the firm’s presence in Massachusetts.

Two months after penetrating the Pacific Northwest region by acquiring LeMaster Daniels, CPA and business advisory firm LarsonAllen acquired Kennewick, Wash.-based Hansen NvO, effective immediately.

The Internal Revenue Service opened its 21st season of electronic filing Friday with a reminder to taxpayers that e-file remains the best way to get fast refunds and ensure accurate tax returns, particularly following several tax law changes in December.

The Internal Revenue Service opened its Free File program Friday for the ninth year, offering free tax preparation and electronic filing to taxpayers.

CCH has expanded its research resources with the CCH Expert Treatise Library, with the initial treatise covering the taxation of compensation and benefits.

Atlanta accounting firms Windham Brannon and Tarpley & Underwood have agreed to combine, expanding the services and client base for the two firms.

Henry Bloch, the “H” in H&R Block, needs no introduction to accountants, or the millions of taxpayers whose returns have been prepared by the firm — and the industry — he spawned.