Tax season

The Internal Revenue Service has seen a proliferation in the past 24 hours of a phishing email seeking to steal tax practitioners’ usernames and passwords for the IRS's online services.

Super Bowl LI offered us many surprises this year, not the least of which was the New England Patriots’ incredible comeback. However, as a practicing CPA and attorney working exclusively in tax representation, I was taken aback with something else, as I’m sure many tax practitioners were: H&R Block, Jon Hamm and IBM’s “Watson.”

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.

Some suggestions of ways to relieve pressure as you rush toward the last-minute crunch deadline.

The tax prep chain is offering incentives both in its offices and online.

No matter how small your firm is, your clients’ information is very tempting to hackers.

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

During busy times, healthy habits and extracurricular activities are some of the first things to fall off your plate.