Tax season

During this stressful, deadline-driven season it’s especially important to remember to focus on client service.

Senators Chuck Grassley and Ron Wyden asked to keep the program going for tax practitioners in the wake of the government shutdown.

Open for business; new challenges for small biz; football-related tax tips; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

The 35-day partial government shutdown had a negative impact on the outlook for small business owners, although there was a slight uptick in hiring and wages last month, according to payroll giant Paychex.

Busy season has barely begun and you can expect it to be one of the most frenetic and stressful tax seasons ever. Take control of it with some handy apps.

Expats will have to wait to submit their returns and receive refunds.

The provider of cloud-based practice management software for tax pros and accountants will be launching tax prep software for next tax season.

The IRS is back open for business and here are some handy resources to help clients with their taxes.

The Internal Revenue Service began accepting returns Monday, with employees returning to work after a 35-day partial government shutdown.

The American Institute of CPAs sent a letter to officials at the IRS and the Treasury, a day before President Trump announced a temporary deal.

The commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service sent an email to staff at the agency who are struggling with the partial government shutdown.

Lawmakers want to know how the longest government shutdown in history will affect one of the most critical tax filing seasons. But it’s unlikely they’re going to get any answers this week.

The group’s members are lowering their fees for government employees affected by the shutdown.

Tax refunds could be delayed this season despite actions by the Trump administration.

The Trump administration has recalled thousands of furloughed federal workers to process tax returns and continue work on offshore drilling permits. But programs that are out of favor with the White House — such as the Energy Star consumer ratings system — aren’t getting the same treatment.

Remembering this season; retention pointers; IRS Mind; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

Thousands of Internal Revenue Service employees are being ordered back to work, without pay, only so President Trump can avoid the political embarrassment of delayed tax refunds, a federal workers’ union claimed.

Rep. Richard Neal, D-Mass., is planning to hold a hearing next Thursday about what the government standoff means for U.S. taxpayers.

Taxpayers who miscalculated how much they’ll owe the Internal Revenue Service this year won’t get hit with penalties — up to a certain point.

Most taxpayers who didn't properly adjust their withholding after the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act won't face penalties.