Tax season

Eligibility expands for claiming the refundable tax credit, though taxpayers who claim it will face some delays before receiving their refunds.

A basic federal filing with a state return and no itemized deductions is up $17 over the past two years.

Changing national demographics may be producing a new kind of dependent: parents and adult children of middle-aged taxpayers, according to the National Association of Enrolled Agents.

Even though their income level may not require them to file, taxpayers with disabilities may still qualify for the credit, the tax service says.

Some tax deductions and credits may be traded for lower overall rates in the reform plans of the Trump administration and the Republic congressional leadership, so taxpayers may want to make the most of them now.

Some deductions and credits may be traded for lower overall rates in the Trump administration’s reform plans, so tax preparers may want to make sure their clients make the most of them now.

Every year, TurboTax battles H&R Block for dominance in tax preparation, while smaller players fight over the rest of the market.

Seven ways to build better client relationships during tax season, and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers this week.

The Internal Revenue Service kicked off the 2017 tax season Monday but won’t be able to process some returns until February 15.

A small but growing number of states are looking for taxpayers to supply ID card information as part of their returns.

Tax practitioners may spot a new 16-digit code on clients' W-2s this year, as part of an effort to fight tax-related ID theft.

The implications of delaying ACA repeal, getting media exposure during filing season, and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

The tax prep giant has upgraded its online presence with a range of new tools.

A number of code changes go into effect for the first time this year or apply for the first time for tax returns filed this year.

Even if there are no new laws from President-elect Trump and the Republican-controlled Congress, practitioners still will have to cope with a number of changes that go into effect for the first time this year or apply for the first time for tax returns filed this year.

Scammers and cheaters make the tax prep process harder for the government, taxpayers and tax preparers alike. Professional practitioners shared what they would do to shut the criminals down.

The tax service and its private-sector partners have opened this year's program for free tax prep software for eligible taxpayers.

The Treasury Department is partnering with TaxAct, TaxSlayer and Intuit’s TurboTax to encourage tax filers to open retirement savings plans.

New this year is BluPrint Financial Assesment Plus, which provides year-round guidance.

The tax prep giant is giving no-interest loans of up to $1,250 to current and new clients.