Tax season

The Internal Revenue Service posted a contingency plan Friday indicating that it would be able to operate until Feb. 7, 2026, while keeping all 74,942 employees working. 

The American Institute of CPAs is asking for a contingency plan that keeps 100% of IRS employees on the job in case of a shutdown during tax season.

Taxpayers could face long waits for IRS responses to questions on a slew of complicated new tax changes this filing season.

National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins warned in her annual report to Congress that this tax season is likely to bring bigger challenges for taxpayers who encounter problems with the Internal Revenue Service.

The Internal Revenue Service posted a fact sheet about its move away from paper checks to electronic payments for taxes and tax refunds.

A group of Senate Democrats and the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration are raising questions about the impact of IRS funding cuts.

The Internal Revenue Service officially opened tax-filing season amid changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and the threat of another government shutdown.

'Cautious optimism' is the watchword for this tax season — but there's still plenty tax practitioners can do to make it run smoothly.

IRS CEO Frank Bisgnano announced changes in the agency's executive ranks and priorities only a few days before the start of tax season on Jan. 26.

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Tax season is starting as a number of new provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act take effect.

Just dropping that tax return off at your local post office may no longer be proof that you met the deadline.

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Major tax legislation, IRS staffing issues, and plenty of client confusion promise a challenging tax season.

Trump administration officials are confidently forecasting that Americans will see the largest refunds next filing season thanks to the tax cuts in the OBBBA.

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