Tax season

Virginia firm Wall, Einhorn & Chernitzer

The Internal Revenue Service is continuing to face challenges with identity theft and taxpayer service this tax season, although there have been some improvements since last year.

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.

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.

Very few preparers would consider changing any part of their system a month before busy season ends, so I won’t offer any of my sage advice. But I will make a suggestion.

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.

More than halfway through the 2017 filing season, the IRS reported receiving 5.7 million fewer individual returns than at a comparable point last year.

More than halfway through the 2017 filing season, the IRS reported receiving 5.7 million fewer individual returns than at a comparable point last year.

The tax prep chain credits its marketing and fast refunds.

They also helped clients get $4.3 million in refunds.

The Pennsylvania firm joins the ranks of other businesses seeking more stress-reduction during busy season.

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

From a trickle to a flood, returns have started to flow in after initial delays.

Here are some ways to save you and your tax practice some headaches this season.

This is your clients' time to communicate directly with you: Even the once-per-year tax clients need to interact with you -- so you have two choices.

It’s busy season again: a time when you can barely breathe as you hurry to complete returns for clients who often wait until the very last minute to submit tax preparation documents.

Checks aren't in the mail yet, but they could be, for millions of taxpayers who didn't file a 2013 return.

Ranking state taxes; Schedule M-2 spreadsheets; corporate income tax with no physical presence; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.