Tax preparation

The IRS regularly shares tips about different credits and deductions that can reduce a tax bill – as well as scams taxpayers should look out for.

‘Shocking’ Medicare fraud; appealing ACA determinations; tangible property regs; other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

Tax practices are looking for ways to keep employees engaged during busy season.

Inflating and stealing refunds, three sentenced for faking Scheduled C figures; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

The IRS is still seeking other candidates for the advisory committee.

Return changes in FAFSA; Trump and the AMT; charitable donation overstatements; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

This year’s filings are still behind last year; more and more tax pros won’t be vacationing after April 18; and other statistics as of the middle of the this year's filing period.

Preparers prepare for extra steps on returns with the EITC, CTC and AOTC.

The 36 franchisees added in the last year have bought 125 territories from the tax prep chain.

An ITS preparer sentenced, an injunction for ‘serial tax fraud,’ and other highlights of recent cases.

Frictionless tax compliance; ATGs; giving up bonus depreciation and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

Some clients see preparers as overpriced or even a scam.

The IRS is seeking members from across the country for an important advisory committee.

Accountants can help clients achieve their philanthropic goals while preparing their taxes.

Tax pros share the issues they’re most concerned about for this year’s returns.

H&R Block Inc. reported that its revenues declined $22.7 million in the third fiscal quarter of 2017 due to the delayed tax season.

The IRS is seeking nominees for its Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee.

The tax prep chain credits its marketing and fast refunds.

Tax attorneys who didn’t file, 19 suspended preparers in Maryland, and other highlights of recent tax fraud cases.

The future of the estate tax; tax prep in the gig economy; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.