Tax season

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The federal tax overhaul put in place by Republicans has produced an unusual show of bipartisanship now that tax season is here: We are a nation united in befuddlement.

The Internal Revenue Service is getting ready to open the tax filing season on Monday, Jan. 29, as it gears up to handle the new tax law.

Why to file early; suing robocallers; taxing stolen money; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

Tax authorities are warning payroll pros about a familiar scam.

The Treasury Department updated its strategy for the Internal Revenue Service in advance of the failure of negotiations to keep the government open.

Repositioning real estate; state-level changes; the future of prep; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

Tax season kickoff

States’ SALT pushback; taxes and the Golden Globes; coining a new investing phrase; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

Confusion over reform legislation will bring clients in -- but it won't guarantee that they return.

The Internal Revenue Service has set the official starting date – and returns are due by April 17.

Reform’s effect on tax-exempts; hitting the marketing balance; Bozo of the year; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

Two firms share their experience driving efficiencies in preparation and filing with software tools.

S-corp boom; cash management to-dos; how to spend the season before the season; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

Potential state-by-state effects of the tax reform bill; filing for the dead; the real power of IRS notices; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

To help preparers get ready for tax season, NCCPAP president Stephen Mankowski shares the top issues they should bear in mind.

Bitcoin’s gains and competition; deducting your holiday party; taxing research; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

Tax pros look beyond reform in Washington to start preparing themselves for 2018.

Justifying advisory fees; state-level changes under the radar; plans and animals; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

The pass-through tax bite; online holiday shopping and scams; assessing perk plans; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.