Tax season

The Internal Revenue Service is adding extra staff starting Tuesday to help tax professionals reinstate their e-Services accounts.

This year’s filings are still behind last year; more and more tax pros won’t be vacationing after April 18; and other statistics as of the middle of the this year's filing period.

It’s tax season and there will be some mistakes on returns you send to clients. Hopefully not many, but there will be some.

One scheme asks preparers and taxpayers to redirect their tax refunds.

Preparers prepare for extra steps on returns with the EITC, CTC and AOTC.

Lawyers and engineers are the most likely occupations to hire professional tax preparers, according to newly released statistics.

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.