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House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, and 18 Republican members of his committee have introduced a resolution to begin proceedings in the House to impeach Internal Revenue Service Commissioner John Koskinen.

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AccountantsWorld CEO Dr. Chandra Bhansali is warning about the tax season crunch that many accountants will be facing in a few months when their clients come in to not only do their taxes, but also close the books on their small businesses, while getting help complying with the Affordable Care Act.

Grant Thornton LLP offers 10 tax tips for the end of calendar year 2015.

The Sustainability Accounting Standards Board has introduced a new credential for accountants and other professionals who deal with sustainability issues.

The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing Tuesday to find out from Internal Revenue Service commissioner John Koskinen how his agency has responded to the committee’s recommendations in an August report on the scandal involving how the IRS reviewed applications for tax-exempt status by political groups.

Thomson Reuters has published a guide for tax professionals whose clients have been victimized by tax-related identity theft.

Wolters Kluwer announced the launch of CCH CodeConnect, an enhancement to its IntelliConnect research platform that aims to help users get quick, practical answers to questions about federal tax law.

Part of my success in getting new business was getting additional work from existing clients.

The Department of Justice has closed its investigation of the scandal over applications for tax-exempt status by political groups and decided not to file criminal charges.

The Internal Revenue Service is cautioning tax preparers that they are prime targets for identity thieves who are looking for data to use when filing fraudulent tax returns.

McGladrey LLP has changed its name to RSM US LLP and launched a national advertising campaign to promote the new brand.

A couple of our favorite recent tax fraud cases.

Planning for same-sex couples after Obergefell

Exploring the IRS’s tax settlement programs

Deloitte recently formed a Social Impact Practice to help clients deal with pressing global issues such as food security, health, education, clean water and the environment.

Piguet Galland & Cie SA will pay $15.4 million to avoid prosecution under a U.S. program that requires participating firms in Switzerland to say how they helped American clients dodge taxes.

Highlights of some of our favorite tax-related blogs from the past week.

The Internal Revenue Service recently proposed regulations that could have a big impact on U.S.-based multinational corporations that are considering incorporating a foreign branch operation or transferring intellectual property abroad.

It’s just not in the nature of most accountants to make hassle calls to taxpayer clients who are late coming in to get their returns prepared and filed.